Austin Oaks Hospital is a specialized behavioral health center that is ready and able to address dual-diagnosis clientele through inpatient and
outpatient treatment. Austin Oaks offers a full continuum of psychiatric services for adults ages 18+ and adolescents ages 7 to 17, along with substance abuse treatment,
detox services, and a specialized inpatient program just for women. The 51,420 square foot facility is situated on 13-acres in South Austin, Texas. Clients are housed with one other roommate in gender-specific rooms, separated by wings. Bedrooms are spacious with twin beds, desk space, and private bathrooms. The spacious facility provides a comfortable environment for clients to relax in, or socialize in one of the many lounge rooms equipped with cozy furniture, TV’s and movies.
Austin Oaks uses a therapeutic model when treating addiction and co-occurring conditions. Treatment includes a variety of therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy (
DBT),
group therapy, family counseling, psychoeducation, anger management, art therapy, music therapy, yoga, recreational therapy, and more. Clients can also take advantage of a physical fitness program and nutritional counseling.
Accredited by the Joint Commission, Austin Oaks Hospital strives to provide a warm environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills and personal growth.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Austin Oaks Hospital provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)