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2026 West University Drive Denton, TX 76201
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About University Behavioral Health of Denton

Their inpatient program often starts with medical detox. During medical detox individuals receive FDA approved medications to help with withdrawal symptoms during the first stages of recovery. The use of medication assisted treatment (MAT) during detox helps treat withdrawal symptoms and helps detox be safe and as comfortable as it can be.

During inpatient treatment you’ll work with medical and addiction professionals to develop a patient centered treatment plan with trauma informed care to meet your unique needs. The length of inpatient stay is determined on a case by case basis but can be as much as 90 days. Treatment not only addresses alcohol and substance use disorder but offers care for co occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD.

Outpatient programs at University Behavioral Health include partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient individual therapy. PHP programs are full day programs but you live at home in the evenings. IOPs offer at least nine hours of treatment per week. During general outpatient care you’ll be at the center one or two hours per week. You may also have access to aftercare services such as employment and housing support.

They accept most commercial insurances, Tricare and Medicare. University Behavioral Health is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Latest Reviews

Carlo Salvatici
1 week ago on Google
1
This hospital forcibly drugged me for defending myself against aggressive patients and also let another patient harass me repeatedly and did nothing about it. Then refused to give me video footage and information about the incidents. If anyone can help me file a lawsuit for the injustice I've faced please contact me.
Zorana
1 week ago on Google
1
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! I was on the adolescent unit for 2 weeks and it was a horrible experience. When I got there I was told the average stay was 2-4 days. After talking to others on my unit I realized that was just a lie they tell everyone upon admission. Every day they did the same "group therapy" that was just some patronizing sheet with questions on it. The staff treated us terribly and could not have cared less about our wellbeing. Dr. Farida Ali was the psychologist I was assigned to and she should be fired. She prescribed an insane amount of drugs to me and others on the unit and when they said anything about side effects, they were prescribed MORE. I asked her about how long my stay was and every time she acted clueless and said she didn't have the paperwork with the date on it. My paperwork was also incredibly incorrect and misplaced constantly. The food was questionable at best and the staff was terrible.
Christina
1 week ago on Google
5
I was on unit 1. Although it was very tough at first Ms. Q really turned things around for me in a positive way really glad she was there.
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Accepted Insurance

University Behavioral Health of Denton 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Ridding the body of harmful, addictive substances, also known as detoxification, is usually the first phase of recovery. Those going through medically assisted detox can be administered medications by a team of medical professionals who are on-site 24/7 to provide different types of therapies that help mitigate withdrawal symptoms.

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

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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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Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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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.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Matthew Bertagnole

Chief Executive Officer

Micky Guatam, DR

Medical Director

Tosha Rivers, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Alfredo Garcia, BSN, MHSc

Chief Nursing Officer

Dorie Hutchinson, BBHR

Director of Human Resources

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

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2026 West University Drive
Denton, TX 76201

Fact checked and written by:
Cary Damerow, BA, LPN
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2.8 (383 reviews)
Carlo Salvatici
1 week ago
1

This hospital forcibly drugged me for defending myself against aggressive patients and also let another patient harass me repeatedly and did nothing about it. Then refused to give me video footage and information about the incidents. If anyone can help me file a lawsuit for the injustice I've faced please contact me.

Zorana
1 week ago
1

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! I was on the adolescent unit for 2 weeks and it was a horrible experience. When I got there I was told the average stay was 2-4 days. After talking to others on my unit I realized that was just a lie they tell everyone upon admission. Every day they did the same "group therapy" that was just some patronizing sheet with questions on it. The staff treated us terribly and could not have cared less about our wellbeing. Dr. Farida Ali was the psychologist I was assigned to and she should be fired. She prescribed an insane amount of drugs to me and others on the unit and when they said anything about side effects, they were prescribed MORE. I asked her about how long my stay was and every time she acted clueless and said she didn't have the paperwork with the date on it. My paperwork was also incredibly incorrect and misplaced constantly. The food was questionable at best and the staff was terrible.

Christina
1 week ago
5

I was on unit 1. Although it was very tough at first Ms. Q really turned things around for me in a positive way really glad she was there.

Lorena Hernandez
1 week ago
1

The staff is so rude, i called about 7 times trying to get ahold of a patient and they kept hanging up, they transferred me to the unit and the lady answered very disrespectful started laughing saying that the patient was “asleep” and that’s a lie, because i had just called her 3 minutes ago, i continued calling and just kept getting transferred to different people who continued to hang up on me.

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your concerns. So that we can better assist you, please provide us with your loved one's full name and location in our facility by visiting https://ubhdenton.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you. We hope to hear from you soon.
Tony Jeppesen
1 week ago
5

I was in unit 6 geriatric unit I'm 70 years old.0 did geriatric patients with nothing but a bunch of whiners I didn't know adult women could be so whining oh my God horrible expect they want everything on a silver platter

Tabatha Narcisse
2 weeks ago
5

A good facility excellent staff team and doctors

Response from the owner
We think we have an incredible staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
BreAnna Wofford
2 weeks ago
5

The facility was clean, the nurses were friendly and effecient, the food was good and the therapists were informative and engaged. The technician, Miss Que, was especially outstanding. She was helpful, patient, kind, easy to talk to and helped with requests in a timely fashion.

Response from the owner
Thank you for your thoughtful comments! We are so glad that you found our staff to be supportive and friendly. We appreciate the kind words and we hope you are doing well!
Rosemary Parker
4 weeks ago
1

I need help..... it's 3.am no car their going to throw me out not help me. Im a 61 yr old women. Extreme anxiety.

Response from the owner
Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://ubhdenton.com/contact-us. Thank you again.
Michael Holden
1 month ago
5

Great staff great food helped me a lot I’m doing my outpatient there now

Response from the owner
So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
Stefanie Patton
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner
Hello, Stefanie. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit https://ubhdenton.com/contact-us at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Kelvin Nash
1 month ago
5

AJ Noel
1 month ago
4

Ive been here more than i can count at this point. Ive made a review before but not sure if it was helpful. I want to say thank you to Tiffany, Michael, Josh, Scott, Phillis, eliot (forgive me if I spell it all wrong, English is hard.) and all the nurses on unit 5. First off Tiffany does a nice job at making us all laugh and not feel judged by being there. And Michael does a good job at keeping is safe. By example i was punching the metal door and Michael jumped in without hesitation. Like that was a shock. I do appreciate him doing that too cause I probably would’ve broken my hand. And for josh oh man, I enjoy being around him. I hope Hes on unit 5 more often. And give him a break every now and then, he deserves it really. Phillis is pretty good at her job she does all the rounds and makes sure we get food but she makes sure we are ok too. We love her. And for Eliot, I really appreciate him when he gave me meds for my panic attack, idk what I’d do without having a nurse as cool as him. And I forgot the best for last, Nicole shes just as awesome as Tiffany. I love them both. I’ll def miss them. Now I’ll say I didn’t like my doctor at all. I have no clue if I had butler or ali i was told two different things but who ever I had sucks at their job. And I should talk to a supervisor cause why do I have to wait 3 damn days for a mood stabilizer and then get sent home without the meds. Cause now Im manic and after Im manic Im gonna get suicidal so thanks doctors for nothing oh and thanks for the triggers. But otherwise the techs are great and you should go. Better than just sitting at home in your thoughts the groups are worth it though. It brings you closer to people. But if you haven’t been before talk to people, it will make time go by faster. And go to groups and be honest with your nurses and doctors it will help them help you if you wanna get better and go to the smoke breaks and sit outside you’ll enjoy the air. There needs to be more smoke breaks though. I feel trapped a lot in the building not being able to have so much outside air.

Response from the owner
Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to take the opportunity to address your concerns with you directly. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://ubhdenton.com/contact-us/ so that we can follow up with you. Thank you again and we hope to hear from you soon. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call 911, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline™ at 988.
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