San Marcos, TX Joint Commission

San Marcos Treatment Center

Founded

1974

Program Length

30 days

Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

San Marcos Treatment Center, nestled between Austin and San Antonio in Central Texas, provides a comprehensive array of psychiatric residential treatment services for children and adolescents struggling with behavioral health challenges. With a serene 65-acre therapeutic environment, the facility offers a distraction-free setting conducive to healing. Catering to children aged 6 to 12, their specialized programs emphasize emotional management and behavior modification through consistent rewards and consequences. Utilizing play and experiential therapy, their child-centered approach fosters self-esteem and positive behavioral habits. For adolescents aged 13 to 17, the center employs a strategic blend of experiential and cognitive therapies, tailored to individual needs. Family therapy is a cornerstone, aiding families in navigating developmental stages and promoting healthier relationships. Moreover, their Patriot Support Program addresses the unique needs of military dependents, emphasizing resilience-building and trauma-informed care. Through innovative techniques and a compassionate team, San Marcos Treatment Center is dedicated to empowering youth with the tools they need to thrive.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for children

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Aripiprazole Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Members of military families Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

120 Bert Brown Street, San Marcos, TX, 78666

Phone

(866) 785-9254

Contact

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