About Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital in DeSoto, Texas, providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults ages 55 and above. The hospital addresses a wide range of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Texas ranks among the lowest states nationally for mental health care access, making community-based psychiatric hospitals like this one an important resource for the greater Dallas area.
Inpatient and Outpatient Programs in DeSoto
The hospital’s adult inpatient program provides structured, 24-hour psychiatric care using a holistic model that incorporates art and music therapy alongside evidence-based clinical practices. A separate adolescent inpatient program supports teens in a focused therapeutic environment, while a geriatric track addresses the distinct needs of older adults. All inpatient psychiatric programs emphasize stabilization, skills development, and discharge planning aimed at long-term recovery.
For those stepping down from inpatient care or entering treatment at a lower level of intensity, Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital offers a Partial Hospitalization Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program. Individual, group, and family therapy are available across all levels of care, and the admissions team provides free, confidential assessments to help identify the right starting point.
Access and Payment Information
Located at 800 Kirnwood Dr in DeSoto, the hospital serves the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro region. Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital accepts numerous private insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealth Group, as well as military insurance. Self-pay and financial aid options are also available. To explore behavioral health treatment in DeSoto, Texas or schedule an assessment, contact the hospital directly at (972) 982-0900.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient rehab programs are geared toward clients in early recovery. They also provide intensive support for clients in crisis and those at an increased relapse risk. Clients receive housing and meals while in inpatient care, allowing them to focus solely on their recovery. Most programs prioritize addiction counseling but may draw on various psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, RBT, trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing. Life skills training and holistic therapies are also common in inpatient care.
After completing some form of inpatient care, many clients transition or step down to an outpatient rehab, while some choose to transition from detox directly into outpatient care. High-intensity outpatient programming, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) is widely available for clients in early recovery, those leaving detox, and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients in outpatient care generally engage in robust addiction counseling and recovery education, and some also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Intensive outpatient programs offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.
Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.
Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
Peer support is an important aspect of group therapy sessions for drug and alcohol addiction. As you and your peers share stories and encourage each other, it fosters a sense of community and belonging that helps you process your feelings and reduces the sense of isolation that is associated with addiction.
Individual therapy offers you a confidential space to address the complexities of your drug or alcohol addiction. Your therapist guides these personalized sessions to help develop self awareness and manage stress. This promotes sustained sobriety and overall well being.
The purpose of family therapy is to create a supportive and understanding family dynamic within the family unit. Therapists help individual members to identify and change harmful behavior patterns and improve communication. This provides a stable foundation for the family and their loved one's recovery.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Matthew Matusiak, DHSc, FRSPH(UK), MT(ASCP)
Chief Executive Officer
Muhammad Haqqani, MD, FAPA
Chief Medical Officer
Brittney Hicks, LMSW
Director of Clinical Services, Inpatient & Outpatient Services
Marlise Curlee, DNP, RN, CLNC
Chief Nursing Officer
Nabil Zaiour, MSA
Chief Financial Officer
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
800 Kirnwood Dr
Desoto, TX 75115


































































































