1. Nexus Recovery Center — Dallas
Women-only residential and outpatient addiction treatment with childcare.
(214) 321-0156 · 8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas, TX 75228 · 24/7 · Visit Website
Best Substance Abuse in Texas — 14 verified resources
About Substance Abuse for Women
Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.
Substance Abuse in Texas
Texas district courts hear family matters across its 254 counties, with many urban counties operating dedicated family courts. The Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division runs enforcement statewide. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth are the largest metros. Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and the Texas Council on Family Violence serve women.
14 Resources
2. Santa Maria Hostel — Houston
Women-focused residential addiction treatment with children's program.
(713) 691-0900 · 2403 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004 · 24/7 · Visit Website
3. The Right Step — Texas
Addiction treatment with women's programs across multiple Texas locations.
(877) 726-4727 · Multiple Texas locations · 24/7 · Visit Website
4. Texas AA Meetings — Free
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout Texas.
Multiple locations statewide · Varies · Visit Website
5. Oxford House Texas
Self-supporting sober living including women-only houses.
(800) 689-6137 · Multiple locations statewide · 24/7 residences · Visit Website
6. Palmer Drug Abuse Program — Texas — Free
Free substance abuse prevention and intervention for youth and families.
(713) 942-2100 · Houston, TX · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
7. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free
Findtreatment.gov — searchable database of substance use and mental health treatment facilities nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
8. Narcotics Anonymous — Free
NA — free fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction. Worldwide meeting locator.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. SMART Recovery — Free
Self-Management and Recovery Training — science-based addiction recovery support groups and online meetings.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Women for Sobriety — Free
Recovery program designed by and for women dealing with substance use, with online and in-person groups.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free
Free fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. Find a meeting near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Nar-Anon — Free
Free fellowship for those affected by someone else's drug use. Worldwide meeting directory.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Shatterproof — Free
Reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, science-based treatment, and family support.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free
Organizing the recovery community to advocate for policy and reduce stigma.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many substance abuse resources are in Texas?
- Women's Corner tracks 14 verified substance abuse resources for women in Texas.
- Are substance abuse resources in Texas free?
- 10 of the 14 listed substance abuse resources in Texas are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Texas have substance abuse resources?
- Listings span cities including Dallas, Houston.
- What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Texas?
- Featured entries include Nexus Recovery Center — Dallas, Santa Maria Hostel — Houston, The Right Step — Texas, Texas AA Meetings, Oxford House Texas.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 5 of 14 Texas substance abuse listings include verified phone numbers.
- Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
- Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
- Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
- Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
- Are there women-only treatment programs?
- Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
- What about pregnancy and addiction?
- Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.