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3043 Gessner Road Houston, TX 77080
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About Prevention and Recovery Center – PaRC

Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC) is a substance abuse treatment facility in Houston, Texas. They offer outpatient programming, which provides flexibility for those wanting to continue working or attending school while getting care. The location is convenient, near the George Bush and William P. Hobby airports and the University of Houston for those traveling to treatment.

Your recovery starts with an Admissions Counselor who will evaluate you to help determine whether you need detox or other services and that outpatient treatment will meet your unique needs. They have day and evening options to fit your schedule.

Along with traditional treatment methods, they provide chemical dependency education to help you understand how addiction affects thinking patterns and relationships. The 12 Step principles will help you accept accountability for past actions and future sobriety.

Before you leave their care, the staff will design a comprehensive discharge plan that aligns with your long term recovery goals and needs. You’ll work on relapse prevention techniques that help you avoid some of the pitfalls that often affect clients in early recovery.

Guests have one year of aftercare services included in the program. This area helps you successfully remain sober with continued support after you complete rehab. You’ll develop the skills you learned in treatment to build on your recovery foundation in a small, intimate group where you can openly share with peers.

They have an Alumni Association that provides ongoing connection and fellowship with others from the program who are pursuing long term sobriety. They include activities and events that keep you engaged in a sober lifestyle and experiencing fun without drugs or alcohol.

Latest Reviews

Todd Farnsworth
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I actually listen to what they were trying to teach me and something happened which change my life. I’m a free man today thanks to Bay Area recovery center.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are thrilled to hear about your life-changing experience. Your dedication made the difference. Congratulations on everything you have done!
K Martinez
3 weeks ago on Google
1
If I could give a 1 star I would. The communication is awful between them. There were major concerns, things happening (threats, Harassment) and refused to address the concerns. The therapist called and stated that she could not do anything since she was put in the middle between client and supervisor conflict. Once the Therapist requested a meeting, The supervisor at the Adolescent Unit decided to do a discharge. The supervisor Traci, Targets them when they start to express high concerns about treatment. For instance when a female patient makes inappropriate/ advancements and comments to male individuals. At discharge, they did not request ID to identify and released the minor. They lost belongings. They prescribed medication and changed medication and dosages within days, not allowing the individual's body to adapt to new medication. Spoke to the head CEO and even though there were alarming concerns it was best advised to do a release. Terrible experience for a new individual seeking treatment for the 1st time.
Darlene Mikeska
4 weeks ago on Google
1
My son was a patient there for alcoholism. When I came to visit, he told me he felt like his counselor could care less if he got better or not I called the counselor and asked the counselor if he could just make him feel like he mattered. I didn’t ask them to coddle him or let him get away from accountability for his problem. Did not ask him to change his course of treatment or his way of treatment just to make my son feel like he mattered and wasn’t just money in their pocket. His words were,, we don’t do things like that here. So in other words, he was just money in their pocket. He committed suicide soon after. I know it was his choice but thanks for nothing. You could’ve made him feel like he mattered..
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We take all feedback seriously and strive to provide compassionate care to every person we serve. We would like to connect with you directly to discuss your concerns. Please contact our team at (713) 939-7272, ask for our leadership team.
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Accepted Insurance

Prevention and Recovery Center – PaRC works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

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.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Clients and family will be encouraged to attend one-year Aftercare Program during and after treatment in their partial hospitalization program. Aftercare sessions are held on Saturday mornings. Aftercare Program provides continued support for both patients and family members. Long-term support has been shown to decrease relapse rates and increase success rates.

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

12-step icon12-Step

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).

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

inpatient iconInpatient

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.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically 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

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

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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.
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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.

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.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

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.

During equine alcohol and drug rehab counseling teens are encouraged to interact with the horse through petting, grooming and talking—no horseback riding is involved. Teens work with their horse throughout the session and then meet as a group to process feelings, behaviors and patterns experienced while participating in the activities.

Experiential therapy encourages participants to identify and address hidden or difficult issues through activities such as role-playing, guided imagery, and a range of other active experiences. Active, weekly participation in experiential therapy helps patients relax and develop their skills and strengths.

Family needs help in dealing with the damage that drugs and alcohol have done to the family. Also needs help in learning how to support patients in their recovery without enabling them; family members need to know when to help and when to step back. In PaRC’s day treatment program, family will learn those things. Family counseling sessions, family education and Family Aftercare Program will become the cornerstone of client's family’s success in healing and in client's own recovery.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC) takes pride in offering the best in food quality and customer service to their patients and family. The facility encourages each patient to eat as much as they like as proper nutrition is a vital part of one's health recovery. Therefore providing tasty meals is essential to ensure that each patient is regaining the proper caloric intake.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • wifi iconWifi
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • weight iconGym

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Corey Odol

COO

Mike Leath, M.D.

Medical Director

Carlos Guerra Jr., M.D.

Director of Psychiatry

Traci Gauen, MA, LPC-S, LCDC

Director of Clinical Services

Resha Shah, LPC, LCDC

Regional Director of Care Coordination

Xavier Harris, MBA

Director of Facility Operations

Lisa Walker

Director of Quality Management

Ahmad Belton

Director of Patient Experience

Accreditations

LegitScript has reviewed Prevention and Recovery Center – PaRC as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

LegitScript verified in September 2021

Contact Information

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3043 Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77080

Fact checked and written by:
Patti Croft, MBA
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.5 (75 reviews)
Todd Farnsworth
3 weeks ago
5

I actually listen to what they were trying to teach me and something happened which change my life. I’m a free man today thanks to Bay Area recovery center.

Response from the owner
We are thrilled to hear about your life-changing experience. Your dedication made the difference. Congratulations on everything you have done!
K Martinez
3 weeks ago
1

If I could give a 1 star I would. The communication is awful between them. There were major concerns, things happening (threats, Harassment) and refused to address the concerns. The therapist called and stated that she could not do anything since she was put in the middle between client and supervisor conflict. Once the Therapist requested a meeting, The supervisor at the Adolescent Unit decided to do a discharge. The supervisor Traci, Targets them when they start to express high concerns about treatment. For instance when a female patient makes inappropriate/ advancements and comments to male individuals. At discharge, they did not request ID to identify and released the minor. They lost belongings. They prescribed medication and changed medication and dosages within days, not allowing the individual's body to adapt to new medication. Spoke to the head CEO and even though there were alarming concerns it was best advised to do a release. Terrible experience for a new individual seeking treatment for the 1st time.

Darlene Mikeska
4 weeks ago
1

My son was a patient there for alcoholism. When I came to visit, he told me he felt like his counselor could care less if he got better or not I called the counselor and asked the counselor if he could just make him feel like he mattered. I didn’t ask them to coddle him or let him get away from accountability for his problem. Did not ask him to change his course of treatment or his way of treatment just to make my son feel like he mattered and wasn’t just money in their pocket. His words were,, we don’t do things like that here. So in other words, he was just money in their pocket. He committed suicide soon after. I know it was his choice but thanks for nothing. You could’ve made him feel like he mattered..

Response from the owner
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We take all feedback seriously and strive to provide compassionate care to every person we serve. We would like to connect with you directly to discuss your concerns. Please contact our team at (713) 939-7272, ask for our leadership team.
Lafabeon Rogers
1 month ago
5

This place have gave me so much to hope for due to the staff Ms.jasmine, Mr>derrick, Ms.talisha, my counclor Ms.rachel and many more of the staff. The love each of these people have for the patients and care its unexplainable. coming from using hard drugs and not having a sense of care for myself and to walk thru these doors and the arms are open to love you till you can love yourself is amazing, me going back out and relapsing and scared to come back but when I thought about the staff and how much love the gave me I was ready to walk back in the doors and now I feel so much stronger because how much they have put so much love in me again. I'm forever grateful for this place and I always tell others who suffer from addiction that this is where I found myself again, and many found the same from their experience also. LOVE YALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

Response from the owner
Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We're glad to hear about the positive impact our staff had on your recovery journey. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
robin wilks
1 month ago
5

hi im Jasmine Thomas i had a great time in the program the every staff there is amazing, it made me take my recovery serious and do things i didnt want to do such as move on to sober living i can actually say my 1st time there it felt like home thank u guys for helping you all get my up highest respect

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us at Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC). We are glad to hear that our program and staff made a difference in your recovery journey.
star velleda
1 month ago
1

this place was honestly a joke. got sent here for extreme heavy use of marijuana, came back addicted to meth, adderal, mdma, and amps. i was 15. im still not completely sober though ive been getting better. (for reference this was a little over a year ago) i was relentlessly bullied and faced threats of violence (to me and my family) by another patient that i had never met before— to which nothing was done by the staff except giving her “warnings”. her threats were dismissed by the staff with saying such as “she doesn’t have access to a car, she can’t do that to you” and “she doesn’t know where you live, even if she does have a ”. i even talked to the girls counselor about it to which nothing was done and i was told to ignore her. the adolescent unit supervisor than told me on the day i was discharged “you could’ve told me, why didn’t you, i wouldn’t have tolerated that”. the issue is, her office was outside of the unit, i barely saw her, and i talked to BOTH counselors to which nothing was done. alerting one staff member should have been enough but apparently not. the situation was basically blamed on me for not telling the right person which was completely inappropriate. i was even able to get out a few days shy of my 30 day treatment by acting like the program was working. the staff were nice but not all of them seemed to have experience dealing with addiction/patients with addiction. they honestly seemed more focused on having fun than giving treatment. one of the night staff was even recording on instagram live during her shift! i received literally no treatment for my diagnoses other than the addiction, which even than the treatment seemed minimal. would not recommend this place, i have serious trauma from the way i was treated by other girls and ignored by staff.

Response from the owner
We value your input. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please feel free to email us at experience@discoverybh.com to discuss your experience further.
Colin Livingston
1 month ago
1

They kicked me out cuz I had a Muha and ran a fade 🤦‍♂️

Response from the owner
Feel free to reach out to us at (346) 888-0055 to discuss further.
Pablo Brown
2 months ago
1

Similar to another review I saw on here, I was able to get sober thanks to the help provided by another treatment facility. At the end of the day, sobriety is up to you if you truly want it. However, what’s really crucial are those first 30 days and getting the right tools and guidance. This place offers no tools and overlooks AA. It’s basically a 30-day vacation where the staff is only there for the paycheck. Thanks to a rehab in Austin, I was able to learn crucial tools, get involved in AA, and now my life is on a much better path. I wish I had gone there sooner instead of coming here. Also, beware of some of the staff members—especially a gentleman named Anthony—who is a creep and will flirt with the young clients. Just keep your head on a swivel at this place and make sure to stay away from Anthony.

Shea Bilbrey
3 months ago
4

Adolescents: Day shift staff is amazing, and they respect you as much as you respect them. They really go into detail for the groups. They make you give a bunch of feedback that may or may not be helpful to whoever is saying how they feel. PaRc has been so helpful for me and my family

Response from the owner
We're glad to hear our staff made a positive impact. Your feedback means a lot to us! Thank you
Richard Russo
3 months ago
5

This place is special and saved my life! Not only that, they set me up for my future for staying sober!! Thank you Dr. Leath, My counselor Jonathan and Miss Linda and ALL OF THE STAFF for having my back and showing me such support!!!! God bless The PaRC

Response from the owner
We are delighted to receive such heartfelt feedback about your transformative experience. Your success and dedication to recovery inspire us to maintain our high standards of care and support.
Michelle Marlowe
4 months ago
5

This place is amazing, a real life saver !!

Salina Salinas Garcia
5 months ago
1

Response from the owner
Hi, Salina. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We'd like to hear about how we could have provided you a 5-star experience. Please reach out to experience@discoverybh.com today. We're happy to help.
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