River Crest Hospital

1636 Hunters Glen Road
San Angelo, TX 76901

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About River Crest Hospital

River Crest Hospital is a psychiatric hospital in San Angelo, Texas. While the hospital treats a broad spectrum of mental health needs for kids and adults, they have a specialized drug and alcohol addiction program for adults.

They’ve built this program as a detox and crisis stabilization center. What that means is that you’ll begin your recovery here and then they can guide you to the next step down when you reach a stable point in your recovery.

Typically you’ll start with their medically supervised detox program. During detox, you’ll be inpatient with medical care around the clock to help you detox safely and as comfortably as possible. In addition to detox they have a short term inpatient rehab program too.

During your treatment you’ll receive a variety of therapies and treatment methods to help you learn about and work through your addiction. This includes individual therapy and group therapy as well as addiction education. You’ll also have family therapy to begin healing the wounds that addiction has created among your loved ones and you’ll develop relapse prevention strategies. There are even AA meetings on site daily to get you started in a 12 Step program.

Ultimately, your treatment here will be customized to you and your needs to make sure you get treatment that empowers you to live a healthier life after addiction.

Latest Reviews

Hope Dream
3 weeks ago on Google
3
i went here 8 times in the past 5 years.most of the times were when i was in my early pre-teens.i was fine there but i had a problem about not having stuffed animals or plushies for comfort.i slept a lot during my last time.food is good.some of the staff i met there some of the times were not nice at all, but most were.i hated the new rule about hooded jackets.i couldnt have my jacket that had a hood at all even though it didnt have strings in it.i didnt like it however when i was kept sometimes longer because of my parents saying that i could.there was a lot of drama as well.but other wise my experience here was good.i went to oceans in midland and i was kept there for almost 2 weeks for no reason while other kids got out after only 5 days or less.i've been to Meridel in Austin twice and that place was long term but a horror show.so rivercrest for me was better
Violet Stebnicki
1 month ago on Google
5
Tanner Umphress
1 month ago on Google
5

Location

Accepted Insurance

River Crest Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (800) 777-5722
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1636 Hunters Glen Road
San Angelo, TX 76901

Fact checked and written by:
Nikki Wisher, BA
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

Reviews of River Crest Hospital

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That place needs to be investigated by the law enforcement. Our loves are sent there for help but they instead the staff like to abuse the patients (night /crew). So if you really love and care for your family don't send them here.

Grace L.
Reviewed on 6/21/2024
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Had a horrible experience with my loved one. He’s clearly going through a crisis and in manic state and in desperate needed of treatment and medication. Instead of taking care of him as any mental health hospital should, they called the police and sent him to jail. Need to ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/9/2019
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Hope Dream
3 weeks ago
3

i went here 8 times in the past 5 years.most of the times were when i was in my early pre-teens.i was fine there but i had a problem about not having stuffed animals or plushies for comfort.i slept a lot during my last time.food is good.some of the staff i met there some of the times were not nice at all, but most were.i hated the new rule about hooded jackets.i couldnt have my jacket that had a hood at all even though it didnt have strings in it.i didnt like it however when i was kept sometimes longer because of my parents saying that i could.there was a lot of drama as well.but other wise my experience here was good.i went to oceans in midland and i was kept there for almost 2 weeks for no reason while other kids got out after only 5 days or less.i've been to Meridel in Austin twice and that place was long term but a horror show.so rivercrest for me was better

Violet Stebnicki
1 month ago
5

Tanner Umphress
1 month ago
5

Jessica Sutton
1 month ago
3

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Jessica. We appreciate your honest feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Tenniel
2 months ago
5

Adam Perreira
3 months ago
2

Did not really help my daughter. Refused to give her one on one counseling.The therapist also did not call back. If your child is having a problem I would suggest Cooks Children's Hospital they have a better handle on interacting with children.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hi, Adam. Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Trey Morris
3 months ago
1

This place sucks they treat you like animals, they tell you things and call you a liar when you bring it up worse institute I ve been to

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hello, Trey. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Aaron Harvey
3 months ago
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Stacey the yoga instructor ( I use that title extremely loosely) was verbally and emotionally abusive to me, this was a known issue and received no repercussions for this. Stacey you shouldn t be around patients and have some serious mental issues. Imagine if Paula Deen tried to coerce you into doing downward dog against your will and that s Stacey. Also she passed out some books on satanism to patients. Yikes. Dr. Arze the psychiatrist spawned onto the planet but did not have a compassion gene installed prior to this event (whatever you do, don t cry when she asks you SUPER loaded questions, it triggers her fight or flight and trust, she s just not on the clock for that). In order to get her most out of her consults, just rip a page out of a magazine with the Rx you want and hold it up and point, non-verbally.. Better yet, just send an email because it s obvious she hates patient care. I cannot emphasize this enough, Rivercrest was a wildly unprofessional place and I didnt feel safe there. It is a slush fund for GAFB and the lunatics are running this asylum.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hi, Aaron. Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
glam castillo
3 months ago
2

i came here like 2 years ago and from what ive heard it got worse for the kids unit they took our journals promised to give them back when discharged but they never did, they threatened to keep a guy longer for having an episode, the fact you can just ask to leave and no further question is crazy i talked to a doctor once and he doubted my future choices this place sucks the only good thing about it is the food tbh

Response from the owner3 months ago
We understand that your time is valuable and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. If you would like to discuss your concerns further with a representative, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you for reaching out.
Rebecca Harris
4 months ago
5

Loved being there found the best experiences of my life.staff and residents like a big family Thank you Jesus. Wish there had not been such hustle and bustle with staffThey work so hard. Slow down please or change entrance for staff. We felt it! They work hard for us.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Your compliments and supportive comments are great to hear, Rebecca! Thank you for your kind words and we hope you are doing well. Take care!
Gary Cooper
4 months ago
5

The staff have become friends of mine,Jill & Amber are great techs,they know their job!!!!!

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you for your kind words, Gary! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
Isabella Torres
4 months ago
1

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hello, Isabella. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.rivercresthospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
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