Expert Insights
Recently, I read an article about a neuroscience researcher from The University of Texas at Arlington who won a three-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Linda Perrotti, who is a psychology professor, is researching the differences in somatic, emotional and motivational responses between males and females after they stop using morphine. According to the professor, her study is looking to develop data related to the ways females experience drug use, addiction and recovery. I think this will be a very valuable study, particularly when it comes to figuring out how pregnant women are impacted by addiction.
Compare 21 drug and alcohol rehab providers in Arlington, Texas, with care ranging from medical detox to standard outpatient treatment across Tarrant County. See which programs accept your insurance, Medicaid or TRICARE, and where to find free local support in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
How We Rank Listings
Every facility in the Arlington directory is organized to help you compare real, verifiable options rather than sponsored placements. Our listings are grouped by the details that matter most when someone is choosing care, including the levels of care a provider offers, the payment types it accepts and the populations it is equipped to serve.
We prioritize programs that hold recognized accreditation, such as accreditation from The Joint Commission or CARF, and that publish clear information about their services and licensing. Where a facility offers specialized tracks, such as programs for women, young adults or older adults, those details are surfaced so you can filter by what fits your situation.
Facility counts on this page reflect providers cataloged in Arlington at the time of publication, and we update listings as programs and services change.
Rehab in Arlington: What to Know
Arlington sits in the heart of Tarrant County, between Dallas and Fort Worth, and its 21 cataloged treatment providers give residents access to the wider Dallas-Fort Worth care network without leaving the county. You can browse the full state picture through our directory of rehab centers across Texas or start with the local addiction treatment options available in and around the city.
The backbone of publicly funded care in the area is My Health My Resources of Tarrant County (MHMR), the county’s designated local behavioral health authority and one of the region’s oldest and largest providers of trauma-sensitive substance use treatment.
MHMR runs the county’s Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) line, operates outpatient clinics in Arlington, Fort Worth and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area and provides residential treatment through its Pine Street Rehabilitation Center. Services are offered on a sliding scale for people with limited resources, which makes MHMR a common first call for residents without private coverage.
Local officials have responded directly to a sharp rise in opioid harm. Tarrant County Public Health recorded 176 fentanyl-related deaths in 2022, more than the 134 the county saw across the entire 2016 to 2020 period combined. In late 2024, the City of Arlington began supplying free naloxone to bars, hotels and motels through the state’s Naloxone Texas initiative, treating the overdose-reversal spray as basic safety equipment for high-traffic businesses.
Arlington is also a college city, home to the University of Texas at Arlington, a fact reflected in the number of providers offering young adult programming alongside care for women and older adults.
Cost of Rehab in Arlington
There is no single price for treatment in Arlington. What you pay depends on the level of care, how long you stay, whether a program is residential or outpatient and what your insurance covers. Because Arlington sits inside the dense Dallas-Fort Worth provider network, pricing tends to stay competitive rather than run above the statewide range.
The figures below reflect Texas and national benchmarks and are a starting point for comparison, not a quote from any specific facility.
Residential care built around residential treatment is the most expensive option because the price includes housing, meals and around-the-clock supervision. Most people do not pay these full amounts out of pocket, since private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare each cover a share of medically necessary treatment. It is important to note that a few factors can move the final number up or down.
How to Pay for Rehab in Arlington
Across Arlington’s 21 providers, private insurance and self-payment are the most widely accepted ways to pay, but public coverage and low-cost options are available for people who need them. The counts below show how many local programs accept each payment type.
Medicaid
Texas Medicaid, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through STAR managed care plans, covers substance use treatment for eligible adults and children, including counseling, outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Nine Arlington providers accept Texas Medicaid. If you are unsure whether you qualify, MHMR of Tarrant County can screen you for eligibility during intake.
Medicare
Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for people 65 and older and for some younger people with qualifying disabilities, including inpatient care, outpatient services and prescribed medications. Six local programs accept Medicare.
Coverage details and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, so it helps to understand how Medicare covers addiction treatment before you enroll in a program.
Military Benefits
Two Arlington facilities accept TRICARE, which covers residential and outpatient substance use treatment for active-duty service members, retirees and eligible family members. Given the size of the veteran community across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, military and veteran benefits are a meaningful part of how local care gets paid for. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can also receive treatment directly through the VA North Texas Health Care System.
Insurance and Private Pay
Private health insurance is accepted by 16 Arlington providers, and 19 accept self-payment or cash. Most major carriers operating in Texas cover at least part of medically necessary treatment, though your benefits and network status determine what you owe.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Humana
- Superior HealthPlan
- UnitedHealthcare
Other Low-Cost Options
For residents without insurance, nine Arlington programs offer financial assistance, five use sliding-scale fees tied to income and five offer financing to spread payments over time. Some people also qualify for treatment funded through grants or rehab scholarships, and MHMR’s sliding-scale services remain an option for those with limited resources.
Levels of Care Available in Arlington
Arlington providers cover the full continuum from medical detox through long-term outpatient support, with 10 detox facilities, 8 inpatient programs and 21 outpatient clinics cataloged in the city.
Medical detox is usually the first step for people with physical dependence on alcohol or opioids. A medically supervised detox manages withdrawal safely, often with medication, and prepares someone for ongoing treatment. Ten Arlington facilities offer detox.
Inpatient and residential rehab provides 24-hour care in a live-in setting, which suits people who need to step away from daily triggers or who have more severe substance use. Eight local programs offer this level of care.
Partial hospitalization is a structured day program that offers intensive treatment while letting a person return home in the evening. One Arlington provider offers a partial hospitalization program, a useful step down from residential care.
Outpatient treatment is the most widely available level in Arlington, with 21 clinics. Flexible outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs let people keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled sessions.
Dual diagnosis programs treat a substance use disorder alongside a mental health condition, which affects a large share of people in treatment. Thirteen Arlington providers offer integrated care, addressing conditions such as co-occurring depression and anxiety at the same time as substance use.
Specialty Programs in Arlington
Many Arlington providers tailor treatment to specific groups, which can make care feel more relevant and easier to stay with. The counts below show how many local programs offer each specialty.
Alcohol remains the most common focus of local care, with 17 programs treating alcohol use disorder, while 12 providers offer dedicated care for opioid use disorder, reflecting the county’s fentanyl trend. With the University of Texas at Arlington in the city, 15 programs serve younger clients, and several address young adult and college student substance use. One provider offers LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care and one offers a track built for the region’s veterans through rehab resources for veterans and military.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Arlington
If cost or insurance is a barrier, Arlington residents can reach help through county, state and national programs at little or no charge. The organizations below all provide free information, referral or direct support.
Crisis and Helplines
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers free, confidential support around the clock and can connect callers to crisis and suicide prevention resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Veterans can press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. - SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24 hours a day. - 2-1-1 Texas
Dial 211
Free statewide directory of local health and human services.
Tarrant County Behavioral Health
My Health My Resources of Tarrant County (MHMR) is the county’s public behavioral health authority and a common entry point for people who are uninsured or underinsured.
- MHMR OSAR line (substance use screening and referral)
817-332-6329.
Screening determines eligibility and payment options on a sliding scale. - MHMR general access line
817-335-3022 or 1-800-866-2465.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is available free to Texas residents and organizations.
- Naloxone Texas (Be Well Texas, UT Health San Antonio)
naloxonetexas.com or by emailing [email protected].
Free naloxone and overdose-response training - Texas DSHS Naloxone Distribution Map
healthdata.dshs.texas.gov.
Find the nearest free naloxone sites
Veterans and Military
Veterans in the Arlington area can access integrated addiction and mental health care through the VA.
- Fort Worth VA Clinic (VA North Texas Health Care System)
va.gov/north-texas-health-care
Coordinated mental health and substance use support for enrolled veterans. - MHMR Liberty House
https://mhmrtarrant.org/
Housing and support for veterans, with admission administered through the local VA.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Arlington
Arlington’s treatment need mirrors a countywide surge in opioid harm. Fentanyl has driven most of the recent rise in overdose deaths across Tarrant County, and understanding the local picture around fentanyl addiction and overdose risk helps explain why detox and opioid-specific programs are in demand.
Resources
- Tarrant County Public Health. (2024). Overdoses in Tarrant County (Data Brief), reported by WFAA and the City of Arlington. https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/
- The Texas Tribune. (2024). Texas and North Texas county drug overdose data. https://www.texastribune.org/
- USAFacts, analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. (2024). Drug overdose deaths in Texas. https://usafacts.org/
- My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County. Substance Use (Addiction) Services. https://mhmrtarrant.org/addiction-services/
- National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. (2024). Average cost of drug rehab, Texas. https://drugabusestatistics.org/cost-of-rehab/
- Naloxone Texas, Be Well Texas, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. (2026). https://naloxonetexas.com/
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2026). Fort Worth VA Clinic, VA North Texas Health Care System. https://www.va.gov/north-texas-health-care/locations/fort-worth-va-clinic/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
