Harris County Hospital
Harris Health System in Houston, Texas, focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Harris County. It operates three hospitals and numerous clinics, with Ben Taub General Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital offering a total of 926 licensed beds. The system is recognized for its integrated, community-focused healthcare.
Harris Health’s mission is to improve the health of Harris County’s most in-need residents through quality care, coordination, and education. It is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare while collaborating with local organizations to offer mental health services.
- Extensive outpatient network: Provides over 300,000 specialty appointments annually across various specialty care services.
- Comprehensive treatment options: Offers primary care, specialty care, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and emergency care.
- Partnering for mental health: Collaborates with organizations like the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
- Focused specialty services: Excels in cancer care, cardiology, HIV/AIDS care, trauma care, and more.
Treats a wide range of issues including cancer, heart conditions, HIV/AIDS, and trauma. Harris Health serves diverse residents of Harris County, focusing on those most in need.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Esmaeil PorsaPresident and CEOLeads Harris Health System, overseeing healthcare delivery for Harris County residents.
- Maureen PadillaExecutive Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveOversees nursing operations and patient care across Harris Health System.
- Glorimar MedinaExecutive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Ben Taub HospitalLeads nursing services at Ben Taub Hospital, part of Harris Health System.
- Toni CottonVice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Lyndon B. Johnson HospitalManages nursing operations at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital within Harris Health System.
- Anjanette WyattVice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory Care ServicesDirects nursing services for outpatient care within Harris Health System.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Harris County Hospital aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Houston, TX. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Harris County Hospital peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
Harris County Hospital‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Harris County Hospital in Houston, TX is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Harris County Hospital reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Harris County Hospital addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Harris County Hospital
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Harris County Hospital and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
2525 Holly Hall St
Houston, TX 77054
Phone Number
(713) 566-6403
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Location
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2525 Holly Hall St
Houston, TX 77054 -
(713) 566-6403
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Listed May 13, 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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