Overdose Prevention and Response

Optimize your search to find the right care for you. Click the link below to filter which treatment types, programs, payment options, center types, and amenities you are seeking.

• https://www.rehab.com/texas/dallas

Find a recovery support group that meets your needs and allows the facilitation of personal growth through self-exploration and peer support.

• Sober.com
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Al-Anon

For more information on programs, services, and specialty courts in Dallas County visit the link below.

• https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/cscd/programs.php

Understanding mental health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) means knowing how they affect people's lives. Mental health focuses on our emotions, how we feel and think. SUD involves the misuse or dependence on substances such as drugs or alcohol. This may lead to significant impairment in daily functioning and overall health. People with SUD are also often dealing with mental health struggles. It is important for these individuals to have someone to turn to and get the help they need to recover and take back their lives.

Association for Persons Affected by Addiction

APAA provides culturally congruent support services for individuals on the journey from mental health and/or substance use challenges to health, wellness, and recovery. They offer peer recovery support services and strategic outreach/community engagement.

• https://www.recoveryiswhy.org/

Recovery Resource Council

RRC works to promote wellness and recovery from disorders relating to alcohol, substance use, trauma, and mental health. Their services focus on addiction treatment, housing, and prevention. Their target populations include: veterans and their family members, chronic homeless adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth struggling with the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and adults struggling with addictions, trauma, and mental health disorders.

• https://recoverycouncil.org/

Foundation 45

Foundation 45 is a non-profit organization focused around providing free mental health and recovery services while working to destigmatize the conversation around mental health. They offer virtual and in-person support groups.

• https://foundation45.org/

Another Solution

Another Solution is a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need of treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. They provide case management, clinical evaluation, identifying co-occurring conditions, establishing a level of care, and offering adult and adolescent placements.

• https://www.anothersolution.org/

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound is a Texas-based nonprofit behavioral health care agency. They offer: detoxification, residential units, outpatient services, crisis respite housing, HIV program, specialized intensive care, and medication-assisted treatment.

• https://www.homewardboundinc.org/

Homeless individuals experience substance use disorder and addiction at a higher prevalence compared to those with stable housing. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 38% of people experiencing homelessness have alcohol dependency, while 26% misuse drugs. Due to their financial situation, they don’t have access to the level of care needed to address drug, alcohol, mental health, and physical health issues. Dallas County has Community-Based Organizations and other resources to get you the help you need.

The Bridge

The Bridge is a homeless recovery center open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide emergency night shelters, recovery options, and transitional housing. The Bridge has services for basic needs as well as intensive services for physical/mental health evaluations and care management services.

• https://www.bridgehrc.org/

The 24 Hour Club

The 24 Hour Club provides transitional living, support services, and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can get off the streets, find employment, reconnect with family members, learn to live independently, and embrace recovery.

• https://www.dallas24hourclub.org/

Our Calling

Our Calling is a faith-based organization that leads homeless individuals to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle by building lasting relationships and making disciples on the streets. They provide basic needs at their outreach center, women’s services, church services, and offer personalized placement solutions.

• https://www.ourcalling.org/

The Stewpot

The Stewpot serves as a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals. They offer services to help homeless individuals access health care, get groceries, get a legal ID, and more. Their programs are designed for both individuals and families.

• https://www.thestewpot.org/

Women and substance use disorder (SUD) presents a complex and significant public health issue. In the past, substance use has been portrayed as a predominantly male issue; however, research indicates that women are increasingly affected by SUD. Women face unique biological, social, and psychological factors that contribute to their susceptibility to substance misuse and addiction. Dallas County offers substance use and mental health resources for women to address their needs and get the treatment best for them.

Nexus Recovery

Nexus serves as a community of hope and recovery for all women and their families who strive to live healthy, resilient lives. They offer residential, medical, and outpatient treatment with different treatment plans including: medical detoxification, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and psychiatric services.

• https://nexusrecovery.org/

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound is a Texas-based nonprofit behavioral health care agency that has a women’s residential program that offers counseling, psychiatric evaluations, and evaluations for medication-assisted treatment. Each client participates in addiction education, life-skills training, and therapeutic counseling.

• https://www.homewardboundinc.org/womens

Women Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Dallas

Visit this site and filter the programs to “Women” to find rehab centers in Dallas that meet your needs.

• https://www.rehab.com/texas/dallas

Rates of substance use and addiction are higher among people in the LGBTQIA+ community than other sectors of society. People who identify within this community often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not experienced by people who identify as heterosexual. As a result of this, the LGBTQIA+ community are at an increased risk for various behavioral health issues.

Foundation 45

Foundation 45 is a nonprofit organization focused around providing free mental health and recovery services while working to destigmatize the conversation around mental health. They have virtual and in-person LGBTQIA+ support groups.

• https://foundation45.org/lgbtqia/

LGBTQIA+ Friendly Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Dallas

Visit this site and filter the programs to “LGBTQ Friendly” to find rehab centers in Dallas that meet your needs.

• https://www.rehab.com/texas/dallas

Substance abuse, particularly of alcohol and prescription drugs, among adults 60+ years old is an increasingly prevalent issue in the United States. This can contribute to, or complicate, other health problems. Recognizing and getting treatment as an elderly individual is important to decrease the risk of fractures due to falls, anxiety, depression, and other health problems.

Senior (65+) Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Dallas

Visit this site and filter the programs to “Seniors (65+)” to find rehab centers in Dallas that meet your needs.

• https://www.rehab.com/texas/dallas

The adolescent brain is still developing and vulnerable to alcohol and substance use. Children, youth, and teenagers are all at an increased risk of opioid overdose due to the fentanyl crisis. It is more common today for a youth to take one pill and overdose or pass away due to the presence of fentanyl in that pill. Because substance use and mental health are intertwined, it is essential to get your child help if they are struggling with these issues.

Phoenix House

Phoenix House is dedicated to helping youth, families, and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions by promoting health and well-being. They offer care to under-served communities spanning from early prevention to intensive residential treatment.

• https://phoenixhousetx.org/

Youth180

Youth180 is an organization dedicated to helping youth (ages 13-17) and families navigate social and environmental challenges through prevention, intervention, and clinical programs. They offer prevention education programs, clinical services such as outpatient substance use treatment, counseling, and mental health services.

• https://www.youth180tx.org/

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