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26229 North Cranes Mill Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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About Windmill Wellness Ranch Rehab & Recovery

They take a holistic approach to addiction therapy and work on underlying mental health issues that can affect addiction. It’s common for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders to cause some people to self-medicate their emotional pain with drugs or alcohol. They’ll help you increase your awareness of how your body feels using movement, breathing, and mindfulness.

You’ll get blue light therapy every morning to help with your circadian rhythm. You’ll also spend time outdoors in the natural setting surrounding the ranch. Something neat about this facility is that they allow you to bring your dog to the ranch during your stay.

They use the 12 Steps as the foundation for the program. You’ll learn the steps and start using them and you’ll attend support meetings.

You’ll also learn the SMART program which stands for self-management and recovery training. SMART is scientifically based and offers an alternative to spiritually-based programs. You’ll learn how to maintain your motivation for sobriety while coping with your urges and cravings. You’ll also learn what it means to live a well-balanced life while managing your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. SMART is different from Alcoholics Anonymous in that it isn’t a 12 Step program.

The center also offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) which you can attend virtually if you can’t make it in person. The IOP uses small groups, 12 Step, and SMART recovery. You’ll have access to family therapy sessions. You’ll also attend three 3-hour groups and an hour of individual counseling with a minimum of 10 hours of treatment per week.

This facility is accredited by the Joint Commission.

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Latest Reviews

Marsha Baker
1 month ago on Google
5
I had the most amazing experience of my life! WWR saved my life in many ways. I tackled multiple addictions and took advantage of every service they offer (which there are many!). The counselors and recovery advocates are incredible. While I now have the tools to go back to the real world, I will miss this place in my soul. I would recommend WWR to anyone needing to face addiction or any other mental challenge.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Marsha, thank you so much for sharing this. We’re incredibly proud of the work you did here and grateful you trusted our counselors and recovery advocates along the way. Hearing that you’re heading back to the real world with new tools means everything to our team. Please stay connected with our alumni community and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything, once part of WWR, always part of WWR.
Annemarie
1 month ago on Google
5
Windmill is set amongst a beautiful scenery of trees and deers, that enables peace of mind and a healing quietness for the spirit. This serene atmosphere grows and shines in the people living there and the ones there providing us support through their smiles and patient caring for each other. I was able to learn again what it felt like to be human, sane, and a part of something. Fellowship being the heart of the strength built, I walked away with a community that stands as an army ready to fight together. You will be empowered. It works if you work it. As the windmill keeps turning, so shall we!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Annemarie, thank you for sharing this. Our Texas Hill Country setting in Comal County is meant to bring calm so recovery can take root, and we’re glad you felt that community and support.

If anyone in the Canyon Lake/New Braunfels area needs addiction or mental health treatment, Windmill Wellness Ranch is here 24/7, call us anytime.
Kyla Menking
2 months ago on Google
5
To say I can't give enough stars for Windmill Wellness Ranch would be a true understatement. This place saved my life brought me back my happiness and gave me the tools for a beautiful future. The staff at Windmill have real life experience and top-notch education to help the struggling no matter what you are struggling with. They really pay attention to you and your situation. They do an excellent job placing you, from your roommates,to your process group, your therapist and recovery coach. That being said if you feel it is not working they will work with you to make you feel comfortable. I've never felt like I've truly fit in in my whole life. I've always felt like the oddball out.Here I found my tribe and We are doing this new happy exciting life sober!!!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Kyla, thank you for sharing this. We’re so grateful you found your tribe here at Windmill Wellness Ranch in Comal County. Our team works hard to match each client with the right therapist, group, and support, hearing this means the world.

Wishing you continued joy in recovery. If anyone in the Canyon Lake/Comal County area needs addiction or mental health treatment, we’re here to help, call us anytime.
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Windmill Wellness Ranch Rehab & Recovery works with several private insurance providers, 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

After completing some form of inpatient care, many clients transition or step down to an outpatient rehab, while some choose to transition from detox directly into outpatient care. High-intensity outpatient programming, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) is widely available for clients in early recovery, those leaving detox, and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients in outpatient care generally engage in robust addiction counseling and recovery education, and some also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).

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 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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

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.

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.

Experiential therapy in Texas can look different for each person. You may engage in fitness activities, community service, culinary arts, or art therapy, for example. The goal is to provide a safe setting where you can interact with your environment and work through emotions and experiences with the help of that activity and the guidance of a therapist.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • hiking iconHiking

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Shannon Malish, LCSW

CEO

Dane Hebert

CFO

Dmitry Listengarten, M.D

Medical Director

Heidi Cullen, RN

Director of Nursing

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
Accreditation Number: 611010

LegitScript has reviewed Windmill Wellness Ranch Rehab & Recovery as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

LegitScript verified in May 2020

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: 4171

Contact Information

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26229 North Cranes Mill Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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Paul Marshall
1 week ago
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Sadly, Windmill now is allowing previous employees to post reviews. This troubles me. My initial review was heartfelt and honest. It upsets me that Windmill is doing this. Windmill used to be better than this. Perhaps it has to do with the new ownership.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand your concern and appreciate the opportunity to clarify. Yes, some of our team members are proud alumni of Windmill Wellness Ranch. They personally experienced the life-changing work we do and chose to return to be part of that same mission, helping others find lasting recovery.

We’re humbled to have about five alumni on staff, serving in roles that range from therapist and recovery coach to admissions and advocacy. We’ve also been fortunate to have previous staff members who were alumni as well. Their lived experiences bring compassion, insight, and understanding that deeply enrich the care we provide.

We also have staff who have trusted us with their loved ones’ care and are deeply grateful for the transformation they’ve seen. That personal connection fuels our dedication every day.

We’re proud of our new ownership, who share this same passion and belief in what we do. They have had loved ones who struggled, which drives their commitment to helping Windmill grow, expand our reach, and introduce even more innovative and powerful techniques that save lives.

Our focus remains the same: to provide exceptional, compassionate care and to continue improving the lives of those we serve.
Jules
Mary Kay Cain
1 month ago
5

Response from the owner
Thanks so much, Mary Kay! We're glad you had a 5-star experience with our mental health and addiction recovery team here in Canyon Lake. Your support means a lot!
Marsha Baker
1 month ago
5

I had the most amazing experience of my life! WWR saved my life in many ways. I tackled multiple addictions and took advantage of every service they offer (which there are many!). The counselors and recovery advocates are incredible. While I now have the tools to go back to the real world, I will miss this place in my soul. I would recommend WWR to anyone needing to face addiction or any other mental challenge.

Response from the owner
Hi Marsha, thank you so much for sharing this. We’re incredibly proud of the work you did here and grateful you trusted our counselors and recovery advocates along the way. Hearing that you’re heading back to the real world with new tools means everything to our team. Please stay connected with our alumni community and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything, once part of WWR, always part of WWR.
Annemarie
1 month ago
5

Windmill is set amongst a beautiful scenery of trees and deers, that enables peace of mind and a healing quietness for the spirit. This serene atmosphere grows and shines in the people living there and the ones there providing us support through their smiles and patient caring for each other. I was able to learn again what it felt like to be human, sane, and a part of something. Fellowship being the heart of the strength built, I walked away with a community that stands as an army ready to fight together. You will be empowered. It works if you work it. As the windmill keeps turning, so shall we!

Response from the owner
Annemarie, thank you for sharing this. Our Texas Hill Country setting in Comal County is meant to bring calm so recovery can take root, and we’re glad you felt that community and support.

If anyone in the Canyon Lake/New Braunfels area needs addiction or mental health treatment, Windmill Wellness Ranch is here 24/7, call us anytime.
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Windmill Wellness Ranch Rehab & Recovery FAQs

What addictions and mental-health issues does Windmill Wellness Ranch treat?

The ranch addresses alcohol, cocaine, opioid, benzodiazepine, cannabis and other substance use disorders, and it also treats co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and personality disorders.

Is medical detox available on-site?

Yes, Windmill Wellness Ranch operates its own medically supervised detox unit with 24/7 nursing and clinical staff, so clients can withdraw safely before beginning the rest of their program.

What levels of care does Windmill Wellness Ranch offer?

The center provides residential treatment on its 75-acre ranch, step-down transitional/sober living, an intensive outpatient program (including virtual IOP), and lifetime aftercare services.

What amenities and activities can residents enjoy at Windmill Wellness Ranch?

The hill-country campus features private rooms, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool, hiking trails, a gym and yoga studio; professional chefs prepare meals, and the facility is dog-friendly so pets can stay with you.

Does Windmill Wellness Ranch accept insurance, and what payment options are available?

Yes, most major insurers are accepted (including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and TRICARE). The admissions team can quickly verify benefits and discuss private-pay or financing options if needed.

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