Lifetime Recovery, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a non-profit residential substance abuse treatment facility. Founded in 1963, it is the largest of its kind in Bexar County. The facility emphasizes evidence-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, combined with a holistic approach, to assist those with limited financial resources.
The mission of Lifetime Recovery is “Changing Lives Through Comprehensive Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.” Accredited by CARF, the organization is committed to promoting accountability, integrity, and honesty while providing high-quality treatment.
- Gender-specific residential facility: The largest in South Texas dedicated to men’s treatment needs.
- Comprehensive care: Offers a continuum of treatment from short-term residential programs to outpatient services.
- Holistic approach: Incorporates physical, psychological, and social aspects in addiction treatment.
- Supportive environment: 18.5-acre campus in a serene, rural setting with on-site non-emergency medical care.
The center specializes in treating alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health issues. Services benefit those in need of residential and outpatient care, focusing primarily on men’s recovery and well-being.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 6 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 16 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations

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
- David A. PhippsPresident & CEOLeads Lifetime Recovery's overall strategy and operations.
- Hamilton BartonVP of EngagementOversees community engagement and outreach efforts.
- Brady BetancourtRecovery Care ManagerManages recovery care services for clients.
- Megan ButlerMajor Gifts OfficerSecures major donations for Lifetime Recovery.
- Dolly LopezDirector of AdmissionsOversees admissions process for clients.
- Curtis MartinCommunity RelationsHandles community relations and partnerships.
- Cristina MendozaVP of Clinical ServicesLeads clinical services and treatment programs.
- Gregory PittmanCounseling Team ManagerManages counseling team and services.
- Amelia ReedDirector of Recovery LinksOversees recovery support services.
- Diana ReyesAVP of EngagementAssists with community engagement and outreach.
- James SaxtonClinical Manager of Outpatient ServicesManages outpatient treatment services.
- Shirley SilerVP & CFOOversees financial operations and management.
- Quincy ToddControllerManages financial control and accounting.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse is the excessive use of any type of drug. This includes alcohol, medications and illegal drugs. Substance abuse is treated with a combination of physical and mental treatments. Lifetime Recovery patients detox and follow up with therapies that target the underlying cause of the addiction.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction is one of Texas‘s most prominent forms of addiction. Drugs, including heroin, oxycontin, and fentanyl, are the most common. To relieve pain, or ease other ailments, they are professionally prescribed, but they are often abused because they and the feelings they give are addictive.
Addiction is treated by detoxifying the body, so the medications’ chemicals are no longer impacting the individual. Lifetime Recovery offers therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem are supplemented during and throughout treatment.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
When a patient checks into Lifetime Recovery, inpatient care takes place. Patients undergo treatment that requires detoxification and counseling round the clock. While outpatient treatments are available, as the first phase in recovery, inpatient care is suggested. Intensive and thorough rehabilitation sets patients on the road to a drug-free life.
In outpatient programs at Lifetime Recovery, the San Antonio resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Lifetime Recovery is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Texas.
Lifetime Recovery‘s Therapies & Programs
Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your counselor at Lifetime Recovery. This builds a personal and trusting relationship so you can truly be yourself and express any emotions as you feel them. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Group Therapy is a type of counseling that occurs between a bunch of strangers. These groups are suitable for patients who are not confined in a treatment facility, but group sessions are also common in inpatient rehab programs. Group therapy is led by a trained individual at Lifetime Recovery in San Antonio, TX and consists of members from different stages of recovery.
The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging, share information, and learn coping mechanisms. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious, and participants can learn from one another.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an approach and method in psychotherapy. Lifetime Recovery asks people to investigate how their thoughts, including habitual, negative, and inaccurate ways of thinking affect behaviors. CBT is based on the idea that rigid, inflexible ways of thinking cause people to have a limited ability to cope with stress
Nutrition therapy, which is also known as Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies and the nutritional impact associated with the medicines that are given as a part of the treatment. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions and also addresses the co-occurring conditions such as eating disorders.
Nutrition therapy is very important to support the different therapies provided as a part of comprehensive care. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping.
Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of working with trained staff at Lifetime Recovery in setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Lifetime Recovery
Experiential therapy at Lifetime Recovery includes helping people work through emotional disorders by participating in events in real-time. It moves away from conventional talk therapy to discuss their concerns and emotions by making patients play roles or use props. It allows people to handle trauma and feelings healthily, reducing the need to resort to alcohol and substances in San Antonio, TX.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

San Antonio Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone Number
(210) 734-6362
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San Antonio, 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.
San Antonio boasts a vibrant River Walk lined with restaurants and the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. However, the city faces alarming trends: fentanyl overdose deaths spiked from 96 in 2021 to 181 in 2022, and there was a 40% increase in overdose emergency calls from 2018 to 2020.
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