Ascension Seton Shoal Creek, located in Austin, Texas, specializes in substance abuse treatment and psychiatric care. This psychiatric hospital offers 54 staffed beds for comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. With a strong focus on dual diagnosis care, it generated $38.6 million in patient revenue in 2024.
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus, Ascension Seton Shoal Creek is dedicated to providing spiritually centered and holistic care, especially to the poor and vulnerable. Accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the state of Texas, the hospital ensures top-notch psychiatric and substance abuse treatment services.
- Offers inpatient detox programs for alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamines, and opioids.
- Utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation, and relapse prevention techniques.
- Provides dual diagnosis care for those with co-occurring disorders.
- Features therapeutic amenities like a recreation room and music room.
This facility focuses on treating a range of addictions, including alcohol and various drugs, catering primarily to adults facing acute crises related to mental illness and emotional distress.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 8 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations

JCAHO
Staff
- Sam CunninghamDirectorOversees clinical and operational areas for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Chantelle JamesRelief House SupervisorOversees staff in adult mental health and psychiatric intensive care units.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Ascension - Seton Shoal Creek
Opioid Addiction Treatment supports people recovering from addiction to prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids. This is a hospital-based or residential treatment. Depending upon one’s age, detox without the appropriate medication may be unpleasant or even dangerous–some get body aches, fever, chills, while others may even have seizures.
Opioid treatment involves medically assisted detox, physical and mental support. Most rehabilitations use an array of treatments to ensure overall wellbeing, such as Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) in which one gets behavioral therapy, medicines, and counseling. A client-centered approach can reduce one’s chances of relapse. Therapists at work with the client to figure out environmental and behavioral triggers, giving them the power to change the patterns.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a reduction in the effects of drugs and alcohol. It can be beneficial for people who have a history of withdrawal, who are at risk for dangerous health concerns, or who are unable to function well in their day-to-day lives due to addiction.
Detoxification is beneficial for:
- People who are unable to overcome addiction without the help of professional care.
- People who are at risk for dangerous health conditions due to withdrawal.
- People who are at risk for overdose or serious health concerns after a relapse.
If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.
An inpatient is a person who stays in a hospital or rehab center during treatment. For alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals, inpatient rehabs provide individualized around-the-clock services. Inpatient treatment programs address a person’s unique physical, medical, and psychological needs. A team of experts assess the severity of the addiction and design a highly tailored program. typically, the length of stay in an inpatient facility in Austin, TX is 30 days. Those with severe addiction may need to stay at the facility for 60 to 90 days.
Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Ascension - Seton Shoal Creek in Texas after they attain initial sobriety.
Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Ascension - Seton Shoal Creek. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
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Location & Contact

3501 Mills Ave
Austin, TX 78731
Phone Number
(512) 324-2447
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Austin, Texas Addiction and Treatment
Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.
Austin, the vibrant capital of Texas, is a city that embraces the great outdoors and boasts a thriving live music scene. With a diverse array of cultural offerings, including world-class museums and numerous festivals, Austin provides a welcoming environment for those seeking personal growth and well-being. However, the city has been grappling with a concerning rise in drug-related issues, with Travis County leading Texas in fentanyl-related deaths and experiencing a devastating overdose outbreak in 2024.
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