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10 Best Intensive Outpatient Programs in Houston, TX (2026)

We list 32 intensive outpatient programs in Houston, TX, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 32Treatment facilities
  • 3Offer detox
  • 3Inpatient / residential
  • 18Accept Medicaid

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 intensive outpatient programs in Houston, TX

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Positive Recovery LLC – Montrose

    Houston, TX

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.6Google60 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. Symetria Recovery – Houston

    Houston, TX

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.4Google54 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and TRICARE.

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  3. Heights Treatment

    Houston, TX

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  4. Arise Recovery Centers – West Houston

    Houston, TX

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    5.0Google10 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  5. Into Action Recovery Centers – Outpatient Services

    Houston, TX

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  6. Houston Treatment Center Inc

    Houston, TX

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    4.0Google11 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid and self-pay.

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  7. Volunteers of America Texas Inc

    Houston, TX

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    4.6Google173 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care.

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  8. Cenikor Foundation – Odyssey House Texas

    Houston, TX

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    3.5Google78 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  9. Montrose Center

    Houston, TX

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    3.7Google124 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center

    Houston, TX

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    3.3Google1,293 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance.

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All intensive outpatient programs in Houston, TX

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.3Google1,293 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
3.5Google78 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Symetria Recovery – Houston

Houston, TX 77040

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.4Google54 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.0Google78 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Houston Treatment Center Inc

Houston, TX 77034

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.0Google11 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.6Google60 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.5Google13 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
5.0Google10 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Heights Treatment

Houston, TX 77008

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Montrose Center

Houston, TX 77006

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.7Google124 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.5Google28 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
5.0Google13 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

The Women’s Home

Houston, TX 77006

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.9Google42 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.6Google173 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
5.0Google5 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10

COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Divine Counseling Service LLC

Houston, TX 77036

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Agape Substance Abuse Program

Houston, TX 77061

5.5FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.5 out of 10
1.0Google2 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Bay Area Recovery Center

Houston, TX 77047

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
5.0Google85 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Bay Area Recovery Center

Houston, TX 77058

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
4.9Google68 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
4.1Google119 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Lone Star Counseling Services

Houston, TX 77082

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
4.2Google32 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Texas Prevention Network Inc

Houston, TX 77096

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many intensive outpatient programs are in Houston, TX?

We list 32 intensive outpatient programs in Houston, TX, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.