About Life’s Second Chance Treatment Center South
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Life’s Second Chance Treatment Center South provides tailored opioid use recovery in a safe and conducive outpatient setting in Dallas, Texas. This clinic has an overwhelmingly positive reputation among those they’ve helped on a path to lasting recovery. Their staff were described as caring, friendly and compassionate without compromising quality care. This reflects a clinic that’s genuinely committed to the wellbeing of clients. They serve adult men and women including pregnant women. They also support victims of domestic violence.
Easy Access to Recovery in Dallas
Life’s Second Chance Treatment Center is situated in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of southern Dallas. South Lancaster Road provides direct access to I-35E to the west and Interstate I-45 to the east. This facilitates convenient travel to other parts of Dallas and nearby cities like Irvin. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit system serves this area. The VA Medical Center Station is about a half mile south and offers access to the DART light rail Blue Line. This links to downtown Dallas and other regions.
Medically Supervised Withdrawal
If you’re dealing with severe substance use issues and need structured medical oversight to stabilize, you’ll benefit from the supervised withdrawal management available here. This is typically a short-term procedure involving 24/7 monitoring by trained physicians. These experts may administer FDA approved meds or other medical support to help you safely discontinue substance use. They may also offer counseling and therapy to ensure your withdrawal is as comfortable as possible.
Methadone and Suboxone Detox
Both methadone and Suboxone can be used in detox, but they work differently. This is why the clinic offers both to address unique needs. Methadone is a slow taper. This means the dose is gradually reduced over days or weeks to minimize withdrawal. It’s often used for people with a long history of opioid use since stopping too quickly can be unbearable.
Suboxone detox is typically shorter because it has “ceiling effects.”That means it doesn’t create as much of a high as other opioids. It helps ease withdrawal but is usually tapered off faster than methadone.
Methadone Maintenance Treatment
After detox, you can continue your recovery via maintenance treatment. This is a long term treatment in which methadone is used to curb cravings and minimize physical withdrawal symptoms. You’ll then attend individual and group counseling to address underlying psychological issues, develop sound coping skills and prevent relapse. This integrated approach increases treatment retention and facilitates lasting sobriety.
Support for Pregnant Women
The clinic also offers methadone maintenance treatment for pregnant women in recovery. This program prioritizes the safety of the mom and the infant. It may involve monitoring and specialized care to manage any unique risks during pregnancy. Additional services like prenatal care may also be provided via care coordination with an OBGYN. The clinic also offers paternity testing.
Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
Life’s Second Chance Treatment Center offers support and education for individuals in abusive relationships through a specialized program called the Batterers Intervention and Protection Program. This is geared toward addressing and reducing domestic violence among couples, families and households. It helps individuals understand the impact of their actions, learn healthier ways to communicate and rebuild trust. It’s about creating a safer and more respectful relationship.
Wraparound Care
Life’s Second Chance Treatment Center’s full spectrum of care includes relapse prevention, discharge planning and case management. Your case manager may assist you with accessing affordable housing, job search and educational programs through linkage to community resources.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Medically Assisted Detox
Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program
Clinical Services
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.
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.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Kisha Nelson
Nurse Supervisor
Katrina Hembree
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Contact Information
2615 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216