This isn't the best place,but i can actually say i got help from here.it takes a while to realize there is no way to cheat this system.the only way you leave is if you actually do the work.throughout my time,i saw kids leave within a month,some even took years to realize thi ...
About San Marcos Treatment Center
San Marcos Treatment Center is a residential program and helps people who are dealing with substance abuse and mental illness. You can find this place in San Marcos, Texas right next to Bobcat Stadium.
The location has several trails for you to walk on while you recover. They also have activities that help with recovery that they call ROPES. It stands for reality oriented physical experimental services. It’s meant to help residents grow together while they go through the program together. You’ll learn new ways to cope and come up with your own goals that you want to get done while in therapy.
This place is very communal. They offer several things that bring people together. They have crafts and games as well as group outings. They also throw special events like super bowl parties and other holiday celebrations. Another nice amenity with this place is that they have a swimming pool to use.
The downside is that many people have felt like this place was a baby sitting center more than a treatment center.
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I was on life support because of you. i almost died because of you. parents, dont send your kids here please its horrific, i suffered brain swelling, physical and verbal abuse, medical neglect, sepsis, to the point where i was put on ilfe support for collapsed lungs, sepsis, organ failure(kidney failure) and brain swelling they made me a VEGATBLE and a CHILD kept me alive and got help for me. all the while i was called a liar and a fake as i died. please dont send your kid here.
Response from the owner3 days ago
Hi, Jack. Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.sanmarcostc.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
I was here for 1 year back in 1992 on Springhill 2.it was a good experience no complaints.thank you san marcos treatment center for all the help you gave me
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Hi, Chris. It is very thoughtful of you to leave us such positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well!
My son was here from Aug 2024-Nov2024. My only real complaint was how much medication he was on at discharge. His psychiatrist now even feels it was a bit extreme. My second complaint was a staff member specifically Ms. Griffin. She was extremely strict which went against what we were told to do as parents at the parent weekend San Marcos hosted. She micromanaged every phone call and was on his case about everything. She also called him his legal name which is a trigger for him since he was named after his abuser. She did this out of spite when he "misbehaved" even though it was documented and approved he is to be called his other name. It was to the point where he was calling me everyday she worked crying. She even went as far as to compare the boys to kids she worked with in Juvenile detention. (Obviously it doesn't take a genius to know they are there for treatment not punishment .) Even after being told to back off my kid she found ways to be on his case about everything. Ultimately her power trip led to me pulling him out early. I guess management didn't take my complaints seriously or just didn't care.On a positive note, the majority of the employees were kind to us and our son during his stay, especially the front desk. His therepist Ms. Balat was supportive and amazing. The nurses especially Ms. Stone and Mr. Fishbback were all wonderful to him. The Ki Charter staff was always available to answer any questions and communicated his progress in school.Michelle organized the visits and was always helpful with reimbursements and worked around our schedule as needed. We got a tour of the facility upon arrival and it's really beautiful with a lot land and deer all over. He said the food was good most of the time. The rooms are spacious and they had their own shelves for things. The majority of his experience was good, just one person was a jerk so do with that what you will.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Alexis. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://sanmarcostc.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon. 
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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.
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
Inpatient 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.
24-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
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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.
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.
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Accreditations
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
(800) 251-0059 
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
Get Help Now - 830-965-8428
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