This isn't the best place,but i can actually say i got help from here.it takes a while to realize there is no way to cheat this system.the only way you leave is if you actually do the work.throughout my time,i saw kids leave within a month,some even took years to realize thi ...
About San Marcos Treatment Center
San Marcos Treatment Center is a residential program and helps people who are dealing with substance abuse and mental illness. You can find this place in San Marcos, Texas right next to Bobcat Stadium.
The location has several trails for you to walk on while you recover. They also have activities that help with recovery that they call ROPES. It stands for reality oriented physical experimental services. It’s meant to help residents grow together while they go through the program together. You’ll learn new ways to cope and come up with your own goals that you want to get done while in therapy.
This place is very communal. They offer several things that bring people together. They have crafts and games as well as group outings. They also throw special events like super bowl parties and other holiday celebrations. Another nice amenity with this place is that they have a swimming pool to use.
The downside is that many people have felt like this place was a baby sitting center more than a treatment center.
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My daughter was court ordered to go here from June 2023- March 2024.I won t go into all the details of her stay. However the main issues with this center were:1. Lack of supervision/ under staffing. My daughter was on Clearview Down and then transferred to Clearview up after being jumped by 2 females. Then when she went to Clearview Up she was jumped by 4 females. All because staff either didn t take threats seriously (can t do anything until something actually happens) or there was lack of supervision and understaffing. By understaffing I m talking about the ratio is supposed 1 staff per 5 kids. However there were many times my daughter would call me and tell me there were 1 or 2 staff members for a unit of 15 girls. Clearview Up was closed down 2x in the short period my daughter was there and the girls were broken up into different units to spend nights because there wasn t any staff on CV Up to look after these girls. There were also times where girls would be left unsupervised in areas with no cameras and fights would occur or girls would be doing inappropriate acts with each other, and if the cameras didn t catch it then it didn t happen in managements eyes. My daughter and several other girls were able to get supplies (ink and 2 needles) to give themselves stick and poke tattoos. Apparently a girl brought the supplies in after her pass to go home to see her family, however they ended up blaming a staff member for supposedly giving the girl the supplies.2.The food or lack there of . The cafeteria was being remodeled the whole time my daughter was there and they were using a mobile kitchen that was small and only fit about 3 cooks. They would run out of food and have to find other substitutes that weren t on the menu to feed the kids. The food was often moldy or undercooked. They claim to give the kids portion controlled plates but we are talking like 2 small chicken strips to feed a hungry teenager for dinner. And Lord forbid if one child didn t want their food and tried to give it to another child, or if you accepted food from someone else you would be punished and put on preferred activity rest or some other consequence. They would rather you waste the food and toss it in the trash. My daughter lost over 60 lbs being there. While she was happy about the weight loss because her medications before going to the center caused her a ton of weight gain, some of that was because of the walking they did from building to building but some of it was because she wasn t eating much. Now that she s home, she is more hard on herself and self conscious about her weight because she is able to eat and worries constantly about gaining weight and shaming herself if she see s her weight fluctuating. (Staff members liked to fat shame kids)I could go on but I will stop here. This could a better place IF the staff was trained better and they could keep staff members. Staff was constantly quitting. The lack of supervision could legally open a can of worms. Also, they need to figure their food program out. Stop admitting children if you can t provide enough quality food to feed them all.
Response from the owner8 months ago
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I went here for nine months and it s trash. I was on Spring Hill 2 west and it was the worst experience of my life. There are roaches and bug, and people get lice. The food portions are unbelievable and people get body shamed. They pick out a specific diet for you weight group and dietary needs. Staff have horrible attitudes. This place is not therapeutic at all. I don t recommend putting you child here. They will get jumped for small reasons. It is a very stressful environment. Your not even aloud in your own room during the day. This place is horrible.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Mya. Your feedback is very important to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We'd like to take the opportunity to follow up with you directly so that we can learn more about your concerns. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.sanmarcostc.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.
I was on life support because of you. i almost died because of you. parents, dont send your kids here please its horrific, i suffered brain swelling, physical and verbal abuse, medical neglect, sepsis, to the point where i was put on ilfe support for collapsed lungs, sepsis, organ failure(kidney failure) and brain swelling they made me a VEGATBLE and a CHILD kept me alive and got help for me. all the while i was called a liar and a fake as i died. please dont send your kid here.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Jack. Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.sanmarcostc.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time. 
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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.
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.
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
Inpatient 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.
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.
Treatments
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.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Andrew Herod
CEO
Gregory Wysocki, CPA
CFO
Shephali Sharma, M.D.
Executive Medical Director
John Rust, M.D.
Unit Medical Director
Winston Chieza, MHSN, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
Ragan Aaron, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCTP
Director of Clinical Services
Sean Garner, LPC, RPT
Director of Clinical Programming
Bari Roberts
Director of Admissions
Sherri Gonzalez, MBA
Director of Business Development
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
(800) 251-0059 
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
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