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UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center

Houston, TX

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Telehealth
Specializes in Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in Houston, TX · Accepts Medicare · Private · Serves seniors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center

  • Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicare, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Houston, TX

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center

Psychiatric hospital providing integrated mental and substance use disorder treatment, therapy, case management, and emergency services for all ages.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Medications used

Aripiprazole, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

Verify coverage

Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2800 South MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77021

Get directions →

Facility direct line

713-741-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 713-741-5000 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other TX centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment.
Does UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center?
Call the facility directly at 713-741-5000 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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