AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices
AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices in Houston, Texas, focuses on providing alcohol and substance use prevention and treatment services. This non-profit offers extensive services such as in-school prevention education, outpatient treatment for both teens and adults, and outreach health education. Their culturally sensitive and age-appropriate approach is a core aspect of their work.
AAMA's substance use disorder treatment programs are approved by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (THHSC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Center's Substance Abuse Treatment.
- Comprehensive outpatient treatment available for teens and adults, providing targeted support tailored to different age groups.
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is offered for those struggling with opioid use disorder, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery.
- Health education outreach and testing for high-risk adults, addressing HIV and viral hepatitis prevention.
- Intensive and supportive outpatient programs (IOP and SOP) include individual and family counseling, plus aftercare and recovery support services.
Specializing in treating substance use disorders, AAMA serves teens and adults. They provide services primarily benefiting communities at high risk for substance abuse, HIV, and viral hepatitis, with a dedicated outreach strategy focused on these critical health issues.
- 1+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 6 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 11 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices in Houston.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
When remaining at their job in Houston, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices in Houston, TX. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.
AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices‘s Therapies & Programs
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices in Houston, TX that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at AAMA - Prevention & Counseling Offices helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
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Location & Contact
204 Clifton St
Houston, TX 77011
Phone Number
(713) 926-9491
Additional Locations
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Location
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204 Clifton St
Houston, TX 77011 -
(713) 926-9491
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
AAMA
Listed June 28, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Houston, 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.
Houston, a vibrant metropolis near the Gulf of Mexico, offers a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking support during drug rehab treatment. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, numerous parks, and year-round outdoor activities. However, Harris County leads the state in overall illicit fentanyl-related deaths, with 93 through June 2023. Deaths involving amphetamines in the county also increased substantially from 21 in 2010 to 119 in 2016.
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