Counseling and Recovery Services (CARS)

Counseling and Recovery Services (CARS) provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 4300 South Padre Island Drive Suite 3-3 in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is a private provider.

Its services include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and a federally certified opioid treatment program. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women. Services are available in Spanish.

Counseling and Recovery Services (CARS) is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.