Located at 3737 Dacoma Street in Houston, Texas, Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Northwest Clinic is a government-operated addiction treatment provider. The Northwest Clinic program is operated by Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. Services are available in Spanish.
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Northwest Clinic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.