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By the Numbers: San Antonio
Bexar County reported over 400 drug overdose deaths in 2023. San Antonio's large active-duty and veteran population creates unique treatment needs that specialized programs address.
Understanding Addiction in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio has significant addiction challenges tied to its large military population, border proximity, and high rates of poverty — factors that contribute to elevated substance use disorder rates.
Bexar County offers treatment through the Center for Health Care Services (the county behavioral health authority), multiple VA-affiliated programs, and private residential facilities.
Treatment Options in San Antonio
The right level of care depends on the substance being used, how long someone has been using, their medical history, and their support system. Here is the full continuum available in and around San Antonio:
- Medical Detox — Medically supervised withdrawal management, typically 5-10 days. Required for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids.
- Residential Treatment (RTC) — Live-in programs, typically 28, 60, or 90 days. Intensive daily therapy, structure, and peer support.
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP) — 5-6 hours of treatment per day, 5 days per week. Step-down from residential or a higher level of outpatient care.
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP) — 9-15 hours of treatment per week. Evening options available for working adults.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, or naltrexone (Vivitrol) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- Sober Living / Recovery Housing — Structured sober environments following formal treatment. Critical for long-term recovery success.
How Insurance Works for San Antonio Rehab
Under the Affordable Care Act, all marketplace plans and most employer-sponsored insurance plans are required to cover substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit. This includes detox, residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment.
The Recovery Source verifies your insurance benefits before you commit to anything. We identify your in-network options, explain your out-of-pocket costs, and help you avoid unexpected bills. The service is completely free.
How The Recovery Source Works
We are a free placement service. When you call us, a specialist will:
- Listen to your situation without judgment
- Verify your insurance and identify covered programs
- Match you with licensed, accredited treatment centers
- Coordinate your admission and answer every question
We do not charge patients or families. We work with treatment centers across Texas and nationwide, so if local options are limited, we can place you in a quality program elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call The Recovery Source at (754) 234-1450. We help San Antonio residents find licensed treatment programs that match their insurance, clinical needs, and cultural background.
Yes. The Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio offers comprehensive substance use disorder treatment for veterans. Several private programs also specialize in serving military and veteran populations.
Yes. San Antonio has multiple licensed treatment programs that offer services in Spanish, culturally responsive care, and staff fluent in both English and Spanish.
CHCS is Bexar County's behavioral health authority and offers publicly funded substance use disorder treatment for uninsured and underinsured residents. Income-based sliding scale fees apply.
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Also serving surrounding Bexar County communities. State: Texas drug rehab guide.