Positive Recovery Centers – Addiction Treatment in Garden Oaks – Houston

513 Thornton Rd. Houston, TX 77018

Top 10 Rehab In Houston

About Positive Recovery Centers – Addiction Treatment in Garden Oaks – Houston

Located in Houston, Texas, Positive Recovery Centers offers addiction recovery services at their Garden Oaks Campus. The levels of care available at this facility include residential treatment and detox. The facility is less than twenty minutes away from various city amenities downtown.

Safe Management of Withdrawal Symptoms

Clients who are going through medical detox will receive round the clock care from doctors and nurses. The staff is trained and prepared to administer medications to help reduce your discomfort throughout the process. You’ll also be able to receive clinical care to treat psychiatric symptoms you may experience, such as PTSD and anxiety.

Addiction Therapy and Education For Families

When you move forward with residential treatment, your family can start receiving therapy and education services. The counselor can help heal the emotional damage that may have resulted from your substance use. Families can also learn how they can best support the client receiving treatment.

Long Term Support Through Outpatient Care

Clients can continue to receive support from the facility through receiving outpatient care at Positive Recovery Center’s Montrose Campus. You can check out theintensive outpatient program as well as the more intensive partial hospitalization program. The facility also makes care convenient for their patients by providing treatment in person and remotely.

With the additional time you’ll be able to have outside of the facility, you can enjoy more sober activities that Houston has to offer. One place that you might like to visit is Memorial Park. It features a running trail and shady areas where you can relax under after your treatment sessions.

Latest Reviews

Beloved Kcamp

1 week ago on Google

Thankful for PRC 🙏🏾💪🏾

Emily Su

1 week ago on Google

Thank you PRC for truly being an advocate for positive recovery. Your program has given my family and I the foundation and tools for a new life that I could never have imagined. I can not thank you enough!

Rich Leung

1 month ago on Google

I have been here twice. I owe myself an apology. This "rehab" places profit over individuals lives, and the only reason why I did not transfer was because of the counselor Stephen. Beware of the intake counselor named Michael. He is nothing but a con artist, and this supposedly rehab costs me my livelihood which is my job. He won't take "no" for an answer. I was initially going into detox and he had the nerve to contact my probation officer without me being present and I have no idea what he said to my officer which in turn made her keep me in for 30 days. And from numerous other clients I have heard he calls their jobs and families without the client being present fabricating and exaggerating situations so the clients families and jobs will force the clients to stay there. In my situation my officer was contacted 15 minutes after my boss gave me the thumbs up to go back to work after detox. After Michael and his team of clowns forced me to be there they even told me I had a payment of $1200. If I would have left 30 days residential my P.O. was going to send me up the river based on Michael conversation with her which I was not allowed to see. Go Anywhere but here. Right step. The Parc. Bay area recovery. Positive Recovery is similar to the salvation army. Here is an edited review: you are absolutely correct. The counselor Michael didn't "break" any confidentiality laws with me. However, what he did was unethical and immoral all for his own gain as well as Positive Recovery. He knew by law he could NOT make me stay. However, he found the loophole to email my probation officer, and even went as far to cutting out what he said and only allowing me to see what she (probation officer) said. Now, what is he trying to hide? Also, I have seen with my own eyes this same counselor sitting on the edge of a patients bed with short term disability papers. I witnessed the patient telling Michael the counselor that he had no right to contact his employer. Now that is BREAKING confidentiality laws. Say what you want to say but this program and rehab doesn't follow what they teach which is the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. What does the back of the AA chip say? "To thine own self be true". Looks like this counselor is just like the director that is described in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous. If everyone would do what he says the show would come out right. Am I correct? I hope no one falls prey and becomes victims of this so called institution. You aren't here to get anyone sober. You're here to make money at the cost of playing with people's lives. ENOUGH SAID. Another update: I have yet another update. Why do I keep having updates? Maybe because Michael the intake counselor and this treatment center did me wrong on all sorts of levels you do not do to another human being. My insurance company has sent me letters saying they did not completely approve of all my time in residential at Positive Recovery. Why? Because Positive Recovery did not even bother to send them the pre-authorization. They basically kept me in their facility without telling me that I wasn't even covered. Now, they are trying to collect from me. I've already spoken with my insurance company and they have told me this is NOT on me. Michael, stop doing wrong to people. Not everyone is going to jump when you tell them to do so. Learn to practice the program and LIVE it. Don't use the program as a way to benefit your own pocket. Enough said....

Response from the owner1 week ago

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that you left feeling this way. At Positive Recovery Centers, we are committed to helping individuals flourish in recovery, work, and life. We take all feedback seriously and use it as an opportunity to improve. While we cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy laws, we want to assure you that we follow strict state and federal regulations, including HIPAA, to protect every client’s confidentiality and rights. If you'd like to discuss your concerns further, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you directly. We wish you continued strength and success in your recovery journey.

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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.

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

Aftercare Support

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

12 step programs promote participants' sustained sobriety through rigorous and ongoing peer coaching and personal spiritual growth. Participants routinely attend 12 step meetings, which are available multiple times per day, 365 days per year in most communities. This ensures that those in recovery have prompt access to the structure and support they need when they need it. These programs use spiritual precepts to address the root causes of addiction and encourage compassion, self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.

Sober Living Homes

Residents of a sober living home in Texas reside at the halfway house with others who have agreed to abstain from substances and practice sober-living skills. The relationships and accountability formed here can help individuals strengthen their mental health and achieve long-term recovery. Residents share common spaces such as kitchens and back yards, share meals together, and share household responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning.

Intervention Services

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.

Medically Assisted Detox

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 length of stay at the detoxification program is determined according to the specific needs of the patient.

Treatments

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

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 Adult Program

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.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Texas is to change thought patterns, which leads to changes in behavior. Specific techniques during CBT can include self talk, SMART goals, journaling, and positive activities.

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.

Therapy sessions that incorporate motivational interviewing focus on OARS: open questions, affirmation, reflections, and summarizing. This facilitates an exchange of information and an empowering of the client to decide for themselves what changes might need to be made in their lives.

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.

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.

The right life skills training will help you build the skills you need for recovery. You'll learn how to solve problems, improve your social life, enhance your mental health, and make good decisions. This is a key component of drug rehab programs in Texas.

Amenities

Residential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

George Joseph

CEO

Julie Denofa

President

Dr.Jason Z. Powers

Chief Medical Officer

Rachael Bowles

CFO

Jamie Demeris

COO

Felix Tijerina

Chief Strategy Officer

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Texas
License Number: 4199-4200

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

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes

Contact Information

(713) 930-9549

Website

513 Thornton Rd.
Houston, TX 77018

Get Help Now - 346-552-8173

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Reviews of Positive Recovery Centers – Addiction Treatment in Garden Oaks – Houston

4.1/5 (60 reviews)

Google Reviews

4.1 (60 reviews)

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1 month ago

Response from the owner

Nathan Kuretsch

This place is just not good. The RA's are extremely unprofessional. I caught one asleep on her I pad. Another violating HIPPA rights. Literally telling me a patient has HIV. There is no psychiatrist on staff. Just a DR with a god complex. There food is sub bar. The facility is pretty gross. Bathrooms smell like urine and the showers are growing mold.The cafeteria and cups and dishes are gross and unsanitary. The curriculum is dull and is forced upon you. How you gonna have an art appreciation class and just bring us a bead making box?... The admission building lacks AC and the cafe gets hot as the AC unit is overwhelmed. What really rubbed me the wrong way was being pulled from a group to see if I could make a payment. If I was able to you would get my wallet out the safe and allow me to pay?... I have no desire to use my DOC but I couldn't stay at this place. Just do a lot of research before you go here. It may not be the rehab or detox for you. There are lots of options.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. While we can’t discuss specific details publicly, please know that we are actively reviewing the issues you raised. Feedback like yours is important as it helps us identify areas where we can improve and better support those we serve. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and wish you all the best on your recovery journey.

Ana Rodriguez

2 months ago

I was at the facility for only detox, at intake my toiletry products were missing when my things where returned to me, i found it odd of course, I was told by the staff member that I probably forgot it… i doubted myself for a second, i know I did not because I made a check list of my items to take, I called my friend that evening for her to go to my home to look for it and bring it to me, next day i called her and she said it wasn’t there!! I couldn’t believe it and i asked again. The reason of one star is because two products in my stuff was valued a lil over $100!! I work hard for my money and for it to go missing, I did make a complaint and they said that someone will call be back… it’s been over a week and I never received a call!! I would never refer anyone to this facility!

Dan J

3 months ago

I felt compelled to write this review in hopes of helping the next person navigating the difficult path of addiction recovery. While I understand that treatment centers are businesses and need to be profitable, it was clear to me that PRC prioritizes profit over people - and it shows at every level of their operations. Instead of investing in qualified, compassionate staff, PRC appears to cut corners by hiring undertrained assistants at $12 an hour. The contrast between the professionalism of the counselors and nurses versus the rest of the staff was stark and deeply concerning. Sadly, clients spend the majority of their time interacting with these underqualified "front line" employees - RAs, techs, cooks, and administrative staff - rather than with trained professionals. The result? A toxic and often dehumanizing environment where empathy is in short supply. I witnessed staff routinely making up arbitrary rules, mishandling medication, abusing their authority, and treating clients with disdain rather than support. Many individuals left - not because they weren't ready to recover, but because the environment made healing feel impossible. It was heartbreaking to see. To be clear, I had no issues with the counselors or nurses. They were professional and caring. But they are far outnumbered, and the day-to-day experience is shaped by the untrained majority. In all honesty, my time at PRC felt worse than jail - and while I've only spent a couple of nights in jail, that comparison still feels valid. Thankfully, after a little more than 2 weeks, I was able to transfer to Taylor Recovery, and the difference was night and day. It was a truly supportive environment - everything PRC should have been but wasn't. If you're seeking help, please do your homework. Find a place that treats you with dignity and compassion. Recovery is hard enough - you deserve support, not suffering. You can do this.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that your time with us didn’t reflect the supportive environment we strive to provide. While take pride in the training we offer our staff, especially around positive psychology, and it’s clear we fell short in your case. We're grateful you were able to find the care and support you needed on your recovery journey, and we wish you continued strength and success.

Gabriel Rodriguez

I can truly tell anyone looking to get clean and walk a happy sober life... this is awesome place...All the staff are super friendly and treat you like family.. Their counselors really care..I had the pleasure of working with Stephen Dickerson..he taught me skills that will be with me for life. I am grateful for the knowledge he gave me.. The food there is delicious..The cooks feed you like a champion.. Believe me when I say..the best decision I made in my life... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍🙏

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We’re truly honored to have been part of your recovery journey. It means the world to us to hear that you felt supported, seen, and cared for—not just by our counselors like Stephen, but by our entire team. We believe that recovery thrives in a community that feels like family, and we’re so glad you felt that here.

We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to our culinary team too. Eating well is part of the healing process! Your story is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do, and we’re so proud of the progress you’ve made. Thank you again for trusting us. We’re cheering you on always!

—The Positive Recovery Team 💙

katc

7 months ago

If I could, I would give this facility zero stars. Entrusting a rehab facility with taking care of a loved one is one of the toughest decisions you make. We were given a lovely, informative tour, and we spoke to a highly knowledgeable counselor before making our decision to choose this facility. The treatment of the staff to the clients here is horrible. When we came for visitation, my nephew brought out a cup of water. My family member got scared and quickly told him that cups were not allowed outside. And when we got ready to leave, he frantically checked to make sure all cups were put back. He told us they get yelled at and reprimanded for not following their rules. He likened his experience to how he imagined prison would be. On top of the horrible treatment, this facility misplaced the cash we left for him. Only after speaking to a staff member who remembered us did the staff go back to the safe and finally discovered THEIR error of misplacing his cash in another person’s area in the safe. My family member was too afraid to ask again and didn’t want to get in trouble by asking for them to look again for his money, so it was only when we came to visit that he finally got some. And yes, you need money. Every little item you need costs money. And when you bring in items like laundry detergent or bar soap, the front office will hold it for over 24 hours for “inspection”, but the inspection will magically be done when your family member calls to request it be given to your family member. To top everything off, this facility gave my family member’s medication to the WRONG CLIENT. This client was an aggressive person who was aggressive to my family member and was released for poor behavior. And that client now has my family member’s personal Info on a prescription that belongs to my family member!! I could go on and on. Please read this review and look around before settling for this location. I hear the counselors were good. But that’s it. Moving my loved one out early and placing him in another facility was something we never thought we would have to do, but we are so happy we did.

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how important it is to feel confident in the care your loved one receives. Our Executive Director has already spoken with your family regarding these concerns, and our President has reached out to offer a phone or in-person discussion to ensure all matters are addressed.
We take all concerns seriously and are always working to provide the best possible care and support for our clients. If you would like to continue this conversation, we welcome you to reach out directly.

Joyce Amador

Thank you for your feedback. At Positive Recovery Centers, we are committed to providing compassionate care and support. My name is Jamie Demeris, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly at 281-769-8623. Your input is important to us as we strive to improve and help others flourish in recovery.

Elizabeth Savoie

10 months ago

Dorian Holland

1 year ago

Where to begin in thanking PRC for giving me the tools to save myself. Super friendly right from the beginning. Admissions had me scheduled for check in before I got there. Linda was compassionate and kind as she was doing my intake assessment. When I was taken to the men's dorm, Ron, gave me the lay of the land and made sure to remind me I chose to come here because I wanted to live differently. Colleen, Reanna, Jaime and Kevin provided insightful exercises that not only challenged my understanding of my disease they also allowed me to understand myself in a new way. Dr Powers' Positive Psychology is amazing and I can't thank him and the staff enough for my recovery.

Dorian, we are honored to walk this journey with you! It is a gift to see your progress and all the hard work you're putting in toward your recovery. 🙌🏻

Kasey Pahlow

Positive recovery has played a pivotal role in 3 of my closest friends and family’s lives. We are so grateful for their continued support. Their comprehensive care and treatment plans make the path forward feel manageable. We highly recommend PRC to anyone looking for a safe place to land and get the help they deserve.

Kasey, we are honored to help your friends and family on their path to recovery! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

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