West Oaks Hospital

Full Continuum in a Hospital Setting

West Oaks Hospital is a psychiatric hospital in Houston that treats mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring needs for children, adolescents, and adults. It offers multiple ways to step into care, ranging from hospital inpatient services and medically managed detox to short-term residential treatment for adult chemical dependency, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and outpatient services, so people can move to a lower level of support as they stabilize.

Fast Entry Through No-Cost Assessment and Physician-Directed Care

Treatment starts with a no-cost assessment by a nurse and physician to help match each person to the right level of care. Services are physician-directed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team that may include registered nurses, therapists, social workers, mental health technicians, and certified alcohol and drug counselors. Treatment commonly includes individual, group, and family therapy, with medications used when clinically appropriate.

Detox and Medications for Addiction Treatment

For adults who need medical support, West Oaks offers medically managed detox with 24-hour nursing and stabilization-focused care. The hospital also provides medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including options used for opioid and alcohol use disorders, alongside counseling and recovery-focused therapy.

Skills, Structure, and Family Support for Life After Discharge

Programming includes relapse-prevention planning, 12-step recovery meetings, anger management, conflict-resolution techniques, and life-skills activities. Family involvement is emphasized, with family therapy and discharge planning designed to support a safer transition back to daily life. Continuing support after discharge may include aftercare groups and follow-up planning.

Houston Campus Amenities and Accessible Outpatient Options

Located on a sprawling medical campus, the facility includes supervised outdoor courtyard spaces, common lounges, on-site dining with meal service for inpatient care, and recreational amenities like a gym and a pool used for therapeutic activities. Wi-Fi may be available under program rules. Transportation assistance is also available, and outpatient assessments can be arranged through the hospital’s outpatient locations.