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Cross Creek Hospital Together With Ascension Seton

Austin, Texas · Part of Acadia Healthcare (joint venture with Ascension Seton)

Level of care
Detox, Inpatient, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Ages
12+
Insurance
Dell Children's Magellan, UHC Community Star Plus, Superior Healthplan, BCBS Medicaid Magellan and 18 more

Listed as operating. 11 sources, newest retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Record researched Jun 19, 2026.

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Published program summary

Acadia Healthcare–Ascension Seton joint-venture acute behavioral hospital in north Austin offering the full continuum from medically supervised detox and acute inpatient psychiatric care through PHP and IOP for adolescents (ages 12-17), adults, and seniors. Serves as a Dell Medical School training site and is undergoing a 106-bed expansion toward 196 licensed beds.

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Co-occurring disorders, Substance use / addiction, Self-harm, Conduct disorder, Impulse control, Oppositional defiance
Modalities
Individual therapy, Family therapy / counseling, Group therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, Medication management, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Approximate published capacity
Historically ~90 licensed beds; a 106-bed expansion increasing the total licensed bed count to 196 was announced under the Acadia/Ascension Seton joint venture (expansion set to open late 2024). Current post-expansion count not independently confirmed.

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Adult PHP typically ~20 days; adult IOP about 4 to 8 weeks (5 days/week); medically supervised detox averages ~7 days.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Dell Children's Magellan, UHC Community Star Plus, Superior Healthplan, BCBS Medicaid Magellan, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Medicare/Medicaid plans, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Optum, Beacon-Value Options, Magellan, Molina, Amerivantage, Care Improvement, TRICARE, VA Funding, Ascension Seton – SmartHealth, Driscoll Health Plan

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval)
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Location

Address
8402 Cross Park Dr, Austin, TX 78754
County
Travis County

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