The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

9401 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074

About The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is a mental health facility located in Houston, Texas. They provide outpatient addiction treatment, mental health care, primary medical care, and pharmacy services for children, adults, and families.

Latest Reviews

Silvia Duque

3 months ago on Google

Very attentive

Response from the owner2 months ago

Thank you, Sylvia. You can contact us anytime at 713-970-7000. Gracias, Sylvia. Puede comunicarse con nosotros en cualquier momento al 713-970-7000.

Katrina Lassberg

4 months ago on Google

The housing specialist sent me to Apartments that were mold riddled and falling apart with buckled floors and absolutely filthy. It took months and months to find a place that was inhabitable. This after living in my car for over a year. After moving into the Preserve Apartments at Westchase in Houston the Harris Center paid for rent for 11 months, however!! A new manager of the Apartments named Juan started charging late fees for utilities that John Duodeh and the Harris Center did not pay. I had to have repeated meetings in the apartment office with John Duodeh from the Harris Center and the manager Juan & his assistant manager Julie to dispute the late fees. I was told REPEATEDLY to ignore a late fee of $252 that was listed on my account on the the Apartments website portal. It remains there today after 4 months. The Harris Center never addressed the final utility bill for service dated December 2024 to January 9th 2025. My rent and ALL utilities are to be paid until the end of January 2025 HOWEVER housing specialist John Duodeh refuses to pay this bill, siding with the apartment manager instead. I have copies of this bill and the dates for service are from December 2024 ending on January 9th 2025. This bill falls into month of January 2025 that the Harris Center pays. In addition my therapist for mental health suddenly took a leave of absence without the Harris Center notifying me. I called her and heard it on her voice mail after wondering why I could not set an appointment with her. I hope some people get the help they need from the Harris Center. Do not count on it. We are in actually all on our own.

Jennifer Pedone

5 months ago on Google

Nice caring people. I like coming here. Wait times are a little long but it's worth it.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago

Thank you for your feedback, Jennifer. Please feel free to reach out anytime at 713-970-7000.

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7.7 / 10

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Location

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Wayne Young, MBA, LPC, FACHE

CEO

Mustafa Cochinwala

CIO

Keena Pace, LCSW

COO

Dr. Luming Li, MD, MHS

Chief Medical Officer

Joseph Gorczyca, SPHR

Interim Chief Administration Officer

Kendra Thomas, JD, LPC

General Councel

Kia Walker, RN, MSN

Chief Nursing Officer

Stanley C. Adams, MBA

CFO

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

(713) 970-7000

Website

9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston TX, 77074

Get Help Now - 346-552-8173

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Reviews of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

3.7/5 (100 reviews)

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Google Reviews

3.7 (100 reviews)

Margaret Lutta

4 weeks ago

Harris Center Dr. Jarnathanan is bad at keeping time and seeing patients. Appointment at 9:30 am on 5/16/25 and it’s 12 pm. Still have not seen doctor. We are sitting here all venting as it’s habitual by her. Most will want to change doctors

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:

Thank you for sharing your experience. We take concerns about long wait times seriously and your feedback helps us evaluate where improvements are needed to better serve our patients. If you’d like to speak with someone directly or explore other provider options, please contact us at 713-970-7000. We appreciate the opportunity to support your care.

3 months ago

Muy atentas

Gracias, Sylvia. Puede comunicarse con nosotros en cualquier momento al 713-970-7000.

4 months ago

5 months ago

Susan Walters

6 months ago

This does not help you it’s on the verge of feeling like applying for a bank loan. It’s been 6 months I haven’t had service they have you wait long hours to tell you they’re not seeing you. I didn’t see any ambassador. It didn’t used to be like this years ago. I will be going to another location since they act like the qualifications are so high or else you can’t be seen. Waiting for a while in waiting rooms. The protocol is totally different at the other locations. They guide you and make you feel accepted. This place is checking your credit.

Hi Susan, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It’s important to us that every patient feels welcomed, supported, and cared for during their visits. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will share it with our team to address these concerns and improve our processes. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to connect directly and discuss how we can make things right. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction and trust mean a great deal to us. We can be reached at 713-970-7000. Thank you again for your feedback.

Edward Soria

Response from the owner6 months ago

Hi Edward, We appreciate your 5-star rating! We can be reached anytime at 713-970-7000.

Latosha Ossai

Hi Latosha, We appreciate your rating and want to remind you we are available anytime by phone at 713-970-7000.

jordon ewing

8 months ago

I actually decided to come here to find a therapist or some kind of counselor who could help with my mental health issues, its now been almost a year and i still have not been assigned a therapist/ counselor and they have very poor communication skills. They will make an over the phone appointment to talk with you about everything and will completely forget to call you or even send a reminder. Its almost like they don’t really care to heal your mental state, instead they want to keep you in the system for as long as possible taking medication that you obviously can tell is not doing anything regarding mood. I also wanted to add that the first day i came here ..not really knowing how things worked and their procedures …i was sitting for approximately 3 hours before anyone asked why i was even there and if i needed mental help. Ill never recommend this place to anyone no matter their situation, because they loooove to reschedule people over a month out from your original appointment (because they would said it will take “forever” because they have alot of other patients with “MORE SEVERE CASE” after they said that i was done forreal. Good luck on your mental health journey!💚

ilove fettish

9 months ago

Response from the owner8 months ago

We appreciate your feedback and hope you will contact us at 713-970-7000 to share additional information about your visit. Thank you

Javonia Brown

Thank you for your feedback, Javonia. Please contact us with any additional information about your experience at 713-970-7000.

jeremy jones

PAID

Thank you for your feedback, Jeremy. If you need us, we can be reached at 713-970-7000.

Manny Miller

10 months ago

Response from the owner10 months ago

Thanks for all the stars, Manny. We can be reached at 713-970-7000 if you need us.

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