Tropical Texas Behavioral Health

103 North Loop 499 Harlingen, TX 78550
Outpatient
TTBH - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health TX 78550

About Tropical Texas Behavioral Health

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health is located in Harlingen, Texas. This is a drug rehab facility that provides a range of services to men and women who are struggling with drug, alcohol or substance use struggles. They also serve individuals who have been paroled following a drug-related charge. Telehealth medicine is available for more flexible access to care. Care is offered in an outpatient treatment setting. They accept policies from most major insurance providers.

You’ll be supported through their Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) services. This support will assess your unique recovery needs and you’ll be paired with the appropriate treatment plans that will support your recovery. If you are stepping down from a residential treatment setting or need structured yet flexible outpatient care, the quality services at this location can help you.

Their outpatient and intensive outpatient programs use various evidence based approaches to recovery. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary care team in a structured and supportive environment. Through individual counseling, you’ll be empowered to build critical life skills like being able to manage negative thoughts and emotions. These skills alongside addiction education can help minimize your risk of relapse.

There’s a specialized program for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. For example, their Federal Pretrial Treatment Program includes a three-phase treatment system that will help you navigate legal troubles that have resulted from your substance use struggles.

I appreciate that this facility provides quality and priority care to pregnant women, those who are at high risk of relapse and individuals who are navigating the Department of Family and Protective Services. There’s also a high priority for people who have a dependency on injectable drugs.

Latest Reviews

Mariah
2 months ago on Google
3
Just ended services but came here for 2 years. I just couldn t deal with the pointless long appointments anymore. Follow ups for labs that i already followed up on. All the primary dr tells me is I gained weight and need to exercise. I don t need to pay for this every 2 months. If you need to add or remove a service, they make you come in and sit for 1-2 hrs while they re just typing away. My most important appointments, med follow ups, the one that if you miss, you can t get your meds or other appointments, well they would hardly ever call me to remind me and then would claim they did and accuse me of being wrong. I never got a call! Then I show up on time and wait 30 mins to be seen. I came in distress once, relapsed and waited over an hour as an walk in whilst crying and the only person who took a moment to talk with me was the security guard. I don t want to treat my problems here anymore.
Jaclyn Barrera
3 months ago on Google
1
This is ridiculous! Taking advantage of people's mental health! This is not the first time! Must be nice to not answer a phone call and just send to your machines! Must be nice not having to own up to your mistakes Tropical and act like it's the clients fault! They are in need of your help not your pity! This will be definitely the last time I refer someone to your place of business! This world is hard enough as it is! Especially for people with mental disabilities! You're supposed to be a place where people can get help and they're trusting you with their care! Not every place is sympathetic and compassionate about your needs and Tropical is one of them!
Carolina Canales
4 months ago on Google
5
God BLESSINGS all
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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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Available to adult and adolescent male and females. Individuals eligible for services meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, and do not require a more structured setting to maintain sobriety. It enhances the quality of life by empowering individuals to achieve their highest possible potential for dignity, independence, and self-fulfillment.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
A drug intervention in Texas may be necessary if your loved one is in denial about a substance use disorder. You can partner with intervention services to plan and execute an effective intervention that educates your loved one about addiction and encourages them to get the treatment they need. Many rehab centers offer intervention specialists who can facilitate the intervention and help with a seamless transition to inpatient rehab for treatment.

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.

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.

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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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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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.
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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).

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.

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.

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.

Family Support Services focus on family needs as they relate to the consumer. All family members need support as they live with and care for a family member with a disability. Family Support Services helps families help themselves. This support and advocacy network of families and professionals includes family education classes and support groups.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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103 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

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2.9 (36 reviews)
Mariah
2 weeks ago
3

Just ended services but came here for 2 years. I just couldn t deal with the pointless long appointments anymore. Follow ups for labs that i already followed up on. All the primary dr tells me is I gained weight and need to exercise. I don t need to pay for this every 2 months. If you need to add or remove a service, they make you come in and sit for 1-2 hrs while they re just typing away. My most important appointments, med follow ups, the one that if you miss, you can t get your meds or other appointments, well they would hardly ever call me to remind me and then would claim they did and accuse me of being wrong. I never got a call! Then I show up on time and wait 30 mins to be seen. I came in distress once, relapsed and waited over an hour as an walk in whilst crying and the only person who took a moment to talk with me was the security guard. I don t want to treat my problems here anymore.Still having to deal with this place a few months later. Got a statement and was told twice to disregard. Got the bill again with late fee and given the runaround on who can assist to pay it over phone. No one can waive late fee. They told me to disregard other wise I would have paid the $7 now they doubled it

Jaclyn Barrera
3 months ago
1

This is ridiculous! Taking advantage of people's mental health! This is not the first time! Must be nice to not answer a phone call and just send to your machines! Must be nice not having to own up to your mistakes Tropical and act like it's the clients fault! They are in need of your help not your pity! This will be definitely the last time I refer someone to your place of business! This world is hard enough as it is! Especially for people with mental disabilities! You're supposed to be a place where people can get help and they're trusting you with their care! Not every place is sympathetic and compassionate about your needs and Tropical is one of them!

Carolina Canales
4 months ago
5

God BLESSINGS all

Robby E
4 months ago
5

Harlingen facility is great and so are the people. Nothing like the Brownsville location.

John Garza
6 months ago
1

bnannas
7 months ago
1

ADHD kid parents and adults beware this place they don't treat it when they become adults, they also rarely help treat it they just have meds to give you besides when you have the case workers.

GHEESTAH420 420
8 months ago
2

I've been going to tropical since i was 4' i noticed growing up alot it got harder' recently I've been struggling with my depression' suicide' tropical had been my payee and i always read the rules of being a payee understanding that if fraud comes between a ssi it should be confronted to social' I've been living ina trailer park that has not capable of any human to live on due to hazards' i live with no water heater and trailer falls apart' i thought since tropical is my payee they could do something about it' theres lack of communication' theres times where all i hear is "policies and jurisdictions" the payee is supposed to report any fraudulent or things that put the client in a bad mental state' but instead im told we cant do that' you have to do that" im getting to point i dont want help and it sucks because theres no more options after this

Ana Maga�a
1 year ago
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Marco Bautista
1 year ago
5

I was transferred from Edinburg to Harlingen. Dr is great I know it s a waiting process but I ve had to sit in the lobby 3 hrs my last 2 visits mind this is my third time going Edinburg I was in and out half an hour tops, but today is a day I will never forget Sylvia the pharmacist literally saved my sobriety docs on vacation nurse left early but Sylvia found a way to get me my medication threw my insurance considering I have 2 god knows what she did but she made sure I did not leave without my medicine I m on suboxone so it s a big deal considering I was out of medication so she literally saved me from getting really I ll thanks sylvia couldn t of done it without.

Crazy Faith Peer Support
1 year ago
1

This facility will drop you from services when they know you are traveling as part of your safety plan. This is not a good company for anyone SMI

Mimi Vela (007)
2 years ago
5

LIZZY LIZZY
2 years ago
1

If your an adult with ADD or ADHD they won't treat you for it go somewhere else. As an adult with ADD I find it very hard to even focus driving. It's a serious issue for many. Hope they change.

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