Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg in Edinburg, TX, specializes in mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services. Operating since 1967, it serves Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties through various outpatient clinics.
Their mission is to improve lives through efficient and effective quality services, focusing on respect, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and recovery. Accredited by CARF, TTBH's CEO received the "Visionary Leadership Award" from the National Council Conference.
- Offers Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and crisis intervention for mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provides case management and skills training to adults with severe mental illness.
- Supports children and adolescents aged 3-17 through specialized counseling services.
- Integrated primary care services for those linked to TTBH's behavioral health programs.
Specializes in treating addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, serving adults, children, and adolescents in the Rio Grande Valley region.
- 2+ Accreditations
- 10 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 22 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License

CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Terry CrockerChief Executive OfficerLeads TTBH with extensive experience in mental health management.
- Michael TaylorChief Operating OfficerOversees daily operations and strategic initiatives.
- Coni AguirreChief Administrative OfficerManages administrative functions and organizational efficiency.
- Dr. Daniel GutierrezChief Medical OfficerDirects medical services and clinical programs.
- Beatriz TrejoChief Financial OfficerHandles financial planning and budget management.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities in Texas, like Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.
Dual-Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when someone deals with both alcohol and mental or emotional disorder. Emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression can be part of dual diagnosis therapy. It must happen simultaneously to get care for these conditions to handle any of them effectively.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Texas facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg‘s program is complete.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Edinburg, TX, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg‘s Therapies & Programs
Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.
Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg in Edinburg, TX offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.
When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.
It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Edinburg, TX facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps those who attend Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg understand how their feelings, beliefs, and thoughts affect their behaviors. DBT is particularly useful for people with self-harming behaviors, as well as those with substance abuse disorders. DBT teaches people how to tolerate distress, regulate their emotions, and how to become mindful.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.
CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
In the midst of an addiction certain healthy habits and behaviors can be forgotten or discarded altogether. While in treatment you will learn life skills that will help you successfully maintain sobriety and rebuild your life in Edinburg, TX. Some examples of this are time management, social skills, nutrition, hygiene, stress management and taking care of yourself.
Addiction commonly results in varying levels of malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This can be reflected in weight loss, hair loss or hair changes, skin irregularities and damage to multiple internal body functions. While in active addiction meals can be skipped or replaced by drugs or alcohol. Eating correctly to replace lost vitamins and minerals while balancing your diet can build confidence while restoring your health from the inside out.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. It’s a way to help people quit smoking without going cold turkey and experience aggressive withdrawal symptoms. The products (in the form of gums, sprays, patches, inhales, or lozenges) used in NRT provide the body with nicotine, excluding the toxic substances found in tobacco.
NRT treatment at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg in Edinburg, Texas lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness while dealing with the emotional and mental stress of quitting smoking. Coupling NRT with counseling and other means of support gives long-term smokers a better chance of removing their unhealthy habit.Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg
Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment offered by Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Edinburg in Edinburg, TX encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing.
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Location & Contact

1901 S 24th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone Number
(956) 289-7000
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Edinburg, 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.
Edinburg, a vibrant city in southern Texas, boasts a rich cultural tapestry and outdoor allures. However, the region grapples with alarming drug-related fatalities – a staggering 40% surge in opioid deaths and a 50% spike in methamphetamine overdoses from 2020 to 2024.
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