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Northeast Baptist Hospital – ACE Unit

8811 Village Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217
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About Northeast Baptist Hospital – ACE Unit

Northeast Baptist Hospital ACE Unit is a substance use treatment program in San Antonio, Texas, offering care for adults facing addiction and cooccurring mental health disorders.

Located at 8811 Village Drive within a full service acute care hospital, the program provides inpatient, outpatient and aftercare services.

Care addresses alcohol use disorder, drug and opiate addiction and mental health concerns through a range of evidence based therapies.

Medically Supported Setting

Clients can access a continuum of care that includes inpatient and residential treatment, outpatient services and aftercare with relapse prevention support.

Housed within an established acute care hospital, the ACE Unit is positioned to serve individuals who benefit from a medically supported setting.

Programs may incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy and individual, group and family therapy to address addiction alongside cooccurring mental health conditions.

Specialty focus areas serve older adults, women and men seeking recovery.

Quick Facts About the ACE Unit

  • Location: Northeast side of San Antonio, Texas, near Loop 410 and Village Drive
  • Levels of care: Inpatient/residential, outpatient and aftercare with relapse prevention
  • Who they treat: Adults, with specialty focus on older adults, women and men
  • Approach: CBT, trauma therapy and individual, group and family therapy
  • Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and military insurance
  • Setting: Housed within a Joint Commission accredited acute care hospital

Getting Started

To begin treatment at the Northeast Baptist Hospital ACE Unit in San Antonio, Texas, reach out to schedule an assessment and discuss your needs.

An admissions team member can explain available programs and review insurance and payment options.

Contact the ACE Unit today to learn more about starting your recovery journey.

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Latest Reviews

jeremy collins
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I came in feeling like I was going to die and I was on the edge. Not only did this hospital save my life but my but the team of doctors that were seeing me were absolutely incredible. I stayed on the cardiac floor for almost 3 weeks and every single staff member that I interacted with went above and beyond it was absolutely amazing. I would like to personally thank my nurse Edwin who took care of me most nights and made me feel extremely comfortable in uncomfortable situations and a special shout out to the best housekeeper in the world Miss Linda who would make me smile every time she came in and always made sure I didn't need anything. I really appreciate everyone there!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Jeremy, thank you for sharing your review with us. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Cassandra Roberts
1 month ago on Google
5
Bianca Ortiz is so sweet and helpful. My mom has been here days and it's so nice to have smiling faces!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Cassandra, we appreciate the recognition and will do our best to keep up the great work!
Kim Drzymala
1 month ago on Google
5
Just wanted to say Steven from the emergency room was great. We were pretty irritated because we were still waiting on our bed upstairs. He explained why we were having to stay in the emergency room so long and was very honest about everything. Still didn’t like waiting lol but I appreciate him coming by and talking to us and keeping us in the loop.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Kim, we’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your review with us.
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

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.

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

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.

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.

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

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Matthew Stone

CEO

Kristen Lemus, MSN, MHa, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Sowjanya Mohan, MD

Chief Medical Director

Charles Handley

CFO

Stepahnie Talley

Chief Human Resources Officer

Tripp Lyles

Chief Strategy OFficer

Rebekah Batot

Chief Compliance 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
Accreditation Number: 9209

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Northeast Baptist Hospital – ACE Unit.

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8811 Village Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217

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3.18 (1162 reviews)
Barbara Quintana
4 days ago
1

Experience was great for actual surgery for adult son. However the mandates of colonoscopy other screening for patients to get before going to hospital and having proof of clearance weren't done At time of bariatric surgery, unknown to our son, he had at the time colon cancer that could have been treated, he passed recently. Oncologist advised him it could have been caught and able to treat if it had been treated then

Response from the owner
Barbara, we are so sorry about the loss of your son. You have our deepest condolences. We’d like to learn more about your experience, please email patientexperience@tenethealth.com with your contact information and the patient's name so that we can reach out to you directly.
Chris Hammond
1 week ago
5

Bianca Ortiz she is originally from nuero science but is working today in telle nuero. She showed compassion in her work and is a very nice PCA please give her recognition and I hope not only her but all PCA's get paid enough for what they do because they work as hard as a nurse and doctors. Bianca took very good care of me and I imagine she took very good care of the rest of the patients. Plus all my nurses were good to me too.

Michael Chavez
1 week ago
5

Today 5 September 2026 Esmeralda Valenzuela Housekeeping clean my room very very good very friendly person and very clean very nice very helpful and Julia therapy is very helpful and encouraging

Response from the owner
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing your review with us. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Cesar Gonzalez
2 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating, Cesar
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