Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center Near Irving, Texas

Irving is in Dallas County, directly west of Dallas, and part of DFW Airport sits inside its city limits. From Las Colinas or central Irving, our Dallas program is about 12 to 15 miles east.

Discovery Point Retreat does not have a facility in Irving. People who live in Irving attend outpatient addiction treatment at our Dallas location on Capitol Avenue. We offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP), a daytime intensive outpatient program (IOP), and an evening IOP that runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 pm. Medical detox and residential care are only available at our facilities in Ennis and Waxahachie.

To find out whether outpatient care in Dallas is a good fit from Irving, call (855) 245-7133. Our admissions team answers twenty-four hours a day. The call is confidential, and calling does not commit you to anything.

Signs You Need Rehab Treatment

• Repeatedly Trying to Quit Without Success: You have attempted to stop drinking or using drugs multiple times but struggle to maintain sobriety.
• Developing a High Tolerance: You need increasingly larger amounts of alcohol or drugs to experience the same effects.
• Experiencing Withdrawal Symptoms: You experience shaking, sweating, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, or other physical and psychological symptoms when you stop using substances.
• Losing Control Over Substance Use: You consume more than intended, use substances longer than planned, or struggle to limit your intake.
• Neglecting Responsibilities: Your substance use interferes with work, school, family obligations, finances, or everyday responsibilities.
• Experiencing Relationship Problems: Addiction contributes to arguments, broken trust, isolation, or strained relationships with loved ones.
• Using Substances to Cope: You rely on alcohol or drugs to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult emotions.
• Prioritizing Substances Over Other Activities: Obtaining, using, or recovering from substances takes priority over hobbies, relationships, and personal interests.
• Experiencing Financial or Legal Problems: Substance use contributes to debt, excessive spending, driving-related offenses, or other legal difficulties.
• Continuing Despite Negative Consequences: You continue using substances even after experiencing health problems, relationship difficulties, or professional consequences.
• Hiding or Lying About Substance Use: You conceal how much you drink or use, make excuses, or become defensive when others express concern.
• Experiencing Frequent Cravings: You regularly think about substances or feel strong urges to drink or use drugs.
• Experiencing a Mental or Physical Health Decline: You notice worsening depression, anxiety, memory problems, sleep disturbances, or other health complications related to substance use.
• Experiencing Repeated Relapses: You return to substance use after periods of sobriety and struggle to maintain recovery without professional support.
• Feeling Unable to Function Without Substances: You depend on alcohol or drugs to feel normal, get through the day, socialize, sleep, or perform daily activities.

What to Expect During Rehab

Treatment typically begins with an initial assessment to determine the appropriate program, followed by a personalized treatment plan that may include medical detox, residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), or standard outpatient care. Each level offers a different amount of structure, medical supervision, and therapeutic support, allowing individuals to receive treatment based on their recovery needs.

• Medical Detoxification: Typically lasts 3–10 days, although withdrawal symptoms and medical needs may require a longer stay. Patients receive medical supervision, withdrawal monitoring, medications when appropriate, and support managing physical and psychological symptoms. Detox helps individuals safely withdraw from substances but is generally followed by additional addiction treatment.
• Residential Treatment (Inpatient Rehab): Commonly lasts 30–90 days, depending on clinical needs and progress. Patients live at the treatment facility and receive 24-hour support in a structured environment. Daily schedules generally include individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, recovery education, recreational activities, and relapse prevention planning. Residential treatment allows individuals to step away from outside stressors and focus on recovery.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Typically lasts 2–6 weeks, with treatment occurring approximately 5–6 days per week for several hours each day. Patients participate in structured therapy, psychiatric services, medication management, and recovery-focused activities before returning home or to supportive housing in the evenings. PHP provides intensive clinical support without requiring an overnight stay.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Commonly lasts 6–12 weeks or longer, with treatment usually occurring 3–5 days per week for approximately 2–4 hours per session. Patients attend individual and group therapy, develop coping skills, address triggers, and practice relapse prevention while maintaining work, school, and family responsibilities. Some programs offer evening schedules for working professionals.
• Standard Outpatient Treatment: May continue for several months or longer, depending on individual needs. Patients typically attend individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric appointments, or medication management once or several times per week. This level of care provides continued clinical support while allowing individuals to maintain their regular routines.

Throughout rehab, patients can expect to work with addiction specialists, therapists, medical professionals, and other qualified providers to address the physical, psychological, and behavioral aspects of addiction. Treatment may incorporate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention counseling. As individuals progress, treatment plans are adjusted, and discharge planning helps establish continued therapy, recovery support, and strategies for maintaining long-term sobriety.

Does Insurance Cover Rehab Treatment Near Irving, Texas?

Yes, many health insurance plans cover addiction rehab near Irving, Texas, when treatment is considered medically necessary. Major insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, may provide coverage for substance use disorder treatment.

OUTPATIENT CARE IN DALLAS FOR IRVING RESIDENTS

With outpatient care, you come to Dallas for scheduled sessions and head home to Irving afterward. Irving is close to our location, but the trip still matters, so think about it alongside what a clinician recommends after your evaluation.

Partial hospitalization program (PHP). A daytime program held several days a week for people who need steady support but not a residential stay, including some people coming out of detox or residential care. PHP usually means time away from work, depending on your schedule and treatment plan. The length of PHP depends on that plan.

Daytime IOP. Sessions of a few hours, with fewer weekly hours than PHP.

Evening IOP, Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 pm. Evening IOP may fit some work schedules, depending on your hours and treatment plan. If you work in Las Colinas or near the airport, ask how a 4 pm start lines up with your shift.

PHP and IOP include weekly one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and relapse prevention planning, and when someone steps down from PHP to IOP, the care team stays the same. If getting to Dallas every day is the main obstacle, ask about sober living connected to our Dallas outpatient program. It may be available to people enrolled in the program who need a substance-free place to live during treatment.

FROM IRVING TO CAPITOL AVENUE

By car. SH 183, SH 114, and I-35E are common ways from Irving into Dallas, and our Capitol Avenue location is just north of downtown. As an estimate, plan on roughly 20 to 35 minutes outside rush hour from central Irving or Las Colinas. Rush hour can add time.

By train. Irving is a DART member city with stops on two rail lines. The DART Orange Line serves six Irving stations: University of Dallas, Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving Convention Center, Hidden Ridge, Dallas College North Lake, and Belt Line. One possible rail route is the Orange Line from an Irving station through downtown Dallas to Cityplace/Uptown Station, followed by a walk or rideshare to our location. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) also stops at Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing and West Irving stations, and connects to EBJ Union Station in downtown Dallas, where you can transfer to a northbound DART train. The TRE does not run on Sundays. Check DART and TRE schedules and service alerts before you travel, including for the trip home, and our admissions team can help you plan the trip.

DRUG REHAB FOR IRVING, TX RESIDENTS

A drug problem does not always look like one from the outside. Someone keeps showing up to work, but needs pills to get through the day. Someone else uses cocaine on weekends and then finds weekends starting earlier. A prescription that once made sense turns into a search for more. More than one substance may be involved.

Fentanyl is now mixed into counterfeit pills that are made to look like real prescription medication. A pill that did not come from a pharmacy can contain something very different from what it is supposed to be.

During an evaluation, a clinician may ask about what you use and how often, how long it has been going on, your mental health, your living and work situation, and whether you have had treatment before. Based on that, care may begin with PHP or IOP at our Dallas location, or with medical detox and residential care at our Ennis or Waxahachie facility if that is the safer place to start. You can take your time with the decision.

Call (855) 245-7133 to start the conversation. The first call is free and confidential.

ALCOHOL REHAB FOR IRVING, TX RESIDENTS

For some people, drinking stays occasional. For others, it gradually takes over. After-work drinks become the main event, the weekend starts with a hangover, and cutting back lasts a day or two before things go back to how they were.

Some signs to watch for: you drink more than you planned, you feel guilty or defensive about drinking, people close to you have raised concerns, or you feel shaky, sweaty, or on edge when you go without.

Stopping suddenly after heavy, long-term drinking can be physically dangerous, with risks that include seizures and delirium tremens. We do not recommend detoxing from alcohol at home. If someone in withdrawal has a seizure, severe confusion, hallucinations, a high fever, or an irregular heartbeat, call 911. If you need detox, it takes place under medical supervision at our Ennis or Waxahachie facility. Afterward, some people continue with PHP or IOP in Dallas while living at home in Irving. Call (855) 245-7133 to talk through your options.

WORK AND FAMILY

Work. If PHP is recommended, ask HR confidentially about protected leave or an employee assistance program. If your schedule involves early starts, late nights, or rotating shifts, mention it on the first call so our team can talk through realistic options. We only coordinate with employers, schools, or family members with your written consent.

Family. The people closest to you are affected too. Ask our admissions team how family members can be involved. Family participation depends on the treatment plan and on the consent of the person in treatment.

PAYING FOR OUTPATIENT REHAB

Your cost depends on the level of care, the length of treatment, and the details of your insurance plan. Discovery Point Retreat works with many major insurance carriers and will verify your benefits before you start, so you know what your plan covers for PHP or IOP. Coverage varies by plan. Discovery Point Retreat does not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

To check your plan, call (855) 245-7133 or use our insurance verification page. If you are uninsured or your plan does not cover treatment, our admissions team can go over self-pay options.

CRISIS LINES AND LOCAL RESOURCES IN IRVING

Mental health crisis. Irving is in Dallas County, where the local mental health authority is the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA). Its crisis line is 1-866-260-8000. You can also call or text 988 at any time. In a medical emergency, call 911.

Specialty courts. Dallas County runs court programs that pair supervision with treatment, listed on the Dallas County specialty courts page. If you are on probation or in a court program, ask your supervision officer what treatment you need first. Then let our admissions team know, and we will be clear with you about whether our outpatient program meets those terms.

Peer support. Mutual support meetings are held across Irving and Dallas County. Your care team can help you find meetings that fit your week.

IF DETOX OR RESIDENTIAL CARE IS NEEDED FIRST

Outpatient treatment is not the right starting point for everyone. A clinician may recommend medical detox or residential treatment first for heavy, long-term drinking, benzodiazepine or opioid dependence, or when someone has relapsed after outpatient treatment before.

Detox and residential care happen at our Ennis and Waxahachie facilities. After that, some people continue with PHP or IOP at our Dallas location. Our team can work with you on the next step before residential care ends.

SOBER PLACES TO SPEND TIME IN IRVING

New free time is part of early recovery. A few city places in Irving that can help fill it:

Campion Trail, along the Trinity River, Irving, Texas
A city trail system planned as a 22-mile greenbelt along the Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River. The city lists 8.5 miles open in the northern section and 6.5 miles in the southern section, with access from several city parks. Check the city’s Campion Trail page for trailheads and closures. Some people find time outdoors helpful in early recovery.

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas
A city arts center with galleries that are free to visit, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 pm. Check the center’s site for current exhibits.

Irving Archives and Museum, 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, Texas
A community museum covering Irving’s history, with rotating special exhibits. There is an admission fee, and it is open Wednesday through Sunday, so check hours before you go.

IRVING OUTPATIENT REHAB FAQ

Does Discovery Point Retreat have a location in Irving?

No. Irving residents attend outpatient programs at our Dallas location on Capitol Avenue. Detox and residential care are at our Ennis and Waxahachie facilities.

How long is the drive from Irving to the Dallas location?

As an estimate, roughly 20 to 35 minutes from central Irving or Las Colinas outside rush hour. Rush hour can add time.

Can I take DART from Irving to treatment?

One possible route is the DART Orange Line from an Irving station through downtown Dallas to Cityplace/Uptown Station, followed by a walk or rideshare. Check DART’s current schedules and service alerts before you travel.

Which crisis line should I call in Irving?

Irving is in Dallas County. Call NTBHA at 1-866-260-8000, or call or text 988 from anywhere. In a medical emergency, call 911.

We’re Here When You’re Ready

You do not need to have every detail sorted out before you call. Reach our admissions team at (855) 245-7133. The call is confidential, and the next step is your choice.

If you would rather not call right now, use the contact form on our website and someone from our team will reach out.

Learn more about care for people from Irving: visit our Dallas outpatient location, read about our evening IOP and levels of care, or see how to check your insurance coverage.