Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is a psychiatric hospital and addiction facility in San Antonio, Texas. The 330-bed facility offers services for children, adolescents, and adults facing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and trauma. Laurel Ridge provides whole-person treatment in a therapeutic campus setting designed to support lasting recovery.
Laurel Ridge is dedicated to serving active-duty service members, veterans, military families and first responders through its Patriot Support Program and Mission Resiliency Program. The 60-bed Mission Resiliency Unit provides specialized treatment for PTSD, combat operational stress, military sexual trauma and substance use disorders.
Treatment incorporates traditional therapeutic approaches and trauma-focused care. Patients work through individual and group counseling while engaging in experiential therapies like equine therapy, art therapy, and ROPES course activities that address both mental and physical wellness.
Laurel Ridge offers services for children as young as 4 and adolescents up to 17. The RISE residential program uses a strengths-based approach with experiential therapies, while the on-campus University of Texas Charter School allows young patients to continue their K-12 education during treatment.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center serves North Central San Antonio and surrounding Central Texas counties, with virtual outpatient options also available. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA funds and self-pay. They have financial aid and sliding scale options available for eligible clients.
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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.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
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.
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).
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
A drug intervention in Texas may be necessary if your loved one is in denial about a substance use disorder. You can partner with intervention services to plan and execute an effective intervention that educates your loved one about addiction and encourages them to get the treatment they need. Many rehab centers offer intervention specialists who can facilitate the intervention and help with a seamless transition to inpatient rehab for treatment.
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.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
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.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Treatment that takes a dialectical behavior therapy approach focuses on four strategies. Distress tolerance will help you accept and tolerate intense emotions. Emotional regulation will teach you to manage those emotions. Mindfulness will keep you in the present moment instead of regret or worry. Interpersonal effectiveness will teach you to manage your relationships.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Together with an experienced trauma therapist, you work on healing emotional wounds from traumatic experiences within a trauma therapy environment. Your therapist will help you process the experience of the trauma, which promotes emotional healing and improves your overall mental health.
Family and caregiver involvement is an integral component of the treatment program. The Laurel Ridge staff offers family therapy and aftercare management to encourage families to forward gains made during treatment to the home environment. Through the skills learned at Laurel Ridge, patients have the foundation for continued growth outside of our facility.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Creative arts therapy focuses on creative processes. You may engage in sculpting, dancing, improv, painting, or sketching. These creative outlets provide an opportunity to explore and express difficult emotions.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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17720 Corporate Woods Drive
San Antonio, TX 78259
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I was in the inpatient their which was good no complaints their. But the outpatient clinic I do not recommend to anyone. I was discharged for defending 80 year old elderly man who was being verbally attacked and threatened by another patient. They quote said I threatened you ...
I would not recommend this place to anyone. There are so many inconsistencies throughout the felicity it is ridiculous. My son was voluntarily admitted. They told us he would be staying 48 hours, then he could leave. He was admitted on Friday. What they failed to inform ...
There are moments in life where you realize you cannot continue carrying the weight you’ve been silently battling for years. For me, that battle was an 8–10 year dependency on and overuse of prescription sleep medication — something that slowly became etched into my everyday life until I no longer recognized how deeply it had taken hold of me. Walking into Laurel Ridge Treatment Center was one of the most vulnerable and frightening moments of my life. I did not know what to expect. I was exhausted emotionally, mentally, and physically. But what I found there was something I will never forget: compassion, patience, structure, understanding, and people who genuinely cared. Every single staff member I encountered treated me with kindness and dignity. Not once did I feel like I was simply another patient passing through their doors. I felt seen. I felt heard. I felt cared for. What impacted me most was that healing at Laurel Ridge went far beyond medication management or detox protocols. The conversations mattered. The encouragement mattered. The way staff took time to speak life into people who often arrive feeling broken, ashamed, scared, or uncertain… mattered more than my words can truly express. Every interaction — whether big or small — helped prepare me for my release back into the real world. They did not simply help me withdraw from medication. They helped rebuild parts of my mindset that had been neglected for years. I left with knowledge, tools, coping mechanisms, and a deeper understanding of how to properly navigate not only my current struggles, but future hardships as well. The education, attentiveness, and emotional support I received gave me something I had almost forgotten existed: hope. I also want future patients entering Laurel Ridge to understand something important. The rules, structure, attentiveness, and routines are not there because the staff wants to be harsh or unreasonable. They exist because the people they take their positions seriously and genuinely care about the safety, recovery, and success of every individual who walks through those doors. Structure is part of healing. Accountability is part of healing. The consistency they provide is meant to prepare you for success outside of the facility when no one is standing next to you and guiding you anymore. If you enter with an open mind and an open heart, you may realize that even the difficult and uncomfortable moments encountered there - are rooted in care and concern for your wellbeing. To every staff member at Laurel Ridge: Thank you. Thank you for your patience during moments when I struggled. Thank you for your compassion during moments when I felt weak. Thank you for the conversations that shifted my perspective. Thank you for reminding me that transformation is possible, even after years of dependency and emotional exhaustion. You helped guide me through one of the hardest chapters of my life, and I will carry the lessons I learned in my heart for this moment on. I truly hope to continue growing and developing into a healthier, stronger version of myself in a way that honors every staff member who genuinely cared for me during my stay. Some people may never fully understand how life-changing this kind of support can be until they experience it themselves. But I will never forget the impact Laurel Ridge had on my life, and I will always be grateful for the role each staff member played in helping me begin again.
Came here after I had self admitting myself due to suicidal ideation. The EMT who brought me had to confront the staff because we had been there for over an hour I with no one to do intake as a man in handcuffs was screaming and flailing in the lobby with SAPD. I came in at 3:09am and was not put in a unit until past 9am. Was not allowed to sleep until 3pm only an hour and half. They drew blood in the day room, the same area where people eat and are around. Used masking tape over the wound after. Did not get my clothing that family brought until 24 hours later. No privacy, so you can hear the staff talk about patient's medical information. 4 people left my unit in stretchers during the 5 days I was there. My psychiatrist said I had to process my trauma from this place and that she would never recommend patients going here. I asked them for medical records via authorization forms and dropping of papers in the admissions lobby for my job. Still no response after over 2 weeks. My last day there the units across the property were flooding heavily due to rain. This place needs to be investigated.
Don’t be fooled by the outside, on the inside it is a dangerous mess. As a former paitent, I experienced countless fights in my unit (I was placed in the teenager unit), and I assumed that there would be more things to do but the place was so strict I couldn’t even really go outside because of all the new people, I didn’t see the sun for 3 days in a row. The beds were also horrible and I slept in an unwashed paper thin sheet set with no pillow. Not to mention, the lobby of my unit had uncleaned seats and one working phone that wasn’t even a phone, it was a literal speaker in the wall and you could only call twice a day. Also, good luck with seeing your family because there is only ONE HOUR out of the week for visitation and that is always packed and limited aswell. Some of the staff also seemed to not care about us as they would forget what we asked and I tried asking for melatonin to help me sleep but I was never able to get it so I stayed up restless. You’re stripped down into scrubs and placed with paitents barely even similar. As a runaway, I was placed with gang members and drug addicts. Go somewhere else or remove them immediately. The food also wasn’t good, and the shower area was always messed up and you don’t get your own room. No phones allowed, small outdoor space, overworked staff, chaotic scenery, do not go here.
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