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Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC)

Houston, Texas

Level of care
Detox, Residential, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Ages
13+
Insurance
Aetna Behavioral Health, BCBS Medicaid, BCBS of Texas, Cigna Behavioral Health and 8 more

8 sources, newest retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Record researched Jun 19, 2026.

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Published program summary

Long-running Houston SUD/dual-diagnosis program operating roughly 40 years (service lines since 1985), offering a full continuum from medical detox through residential, PHP and IOP, plus one of the larger aftercare programs in the region. Notable specialty tracks include a nationally recognized Pain Recovery Program and dedicated tracks for professionals/executives, veterans (Stars & Stripes), young adults, and LGBTQ+ patients.

Services and populations

Genders served
all (men, women, and young adults; LGBTQ+ and transgender-affirming care, including affirming housing for transgender patients)
Specialties
Substance use disorder (alcohol and drug addiction), Co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, Mood disorders (bipolar, major depressive), Anxiety disorders, Trauma / PTSD, Personality disorders (e.g., borderline), Pain Recovery Program, Professionals and executives (nurses, doctors, dentists, attorneys, pilots, executives), Young adults (18-24), Veterans / first responders (Stars and Stripes program), LGBTQ+ (identity-affirming, incl. transgender-affirming housing)
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art therapy, Family therapy / counseling, Peer support groups, Holistic therapies (music, art, yoga), Relapse prevention education, Measurement-based care (27 wellness indicators), Aftercare / continuing care (Discovery for Life)
Parent organization
Discovery Behavioral Health (acquired PaRC from Memorial Hermann Health System, August 2021)

Admissions

Typical length of stay
30 to 90 days (residential), per the program site; varies by individual progress

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Aetna Behavioral Health, BCBS Medicaid, BCBS of Texas, Cigna Behavioral Health, ComPsych, Humana, Magellan, Optum Behavioral Health, Optum Medicaid, TRICARE, TriWest, Value Options
Payment notes
Program site heading reads "Most Major Insurance Providers Welcomed" - note the wording is "Welcomed," not explicitly "in-network." The 12 carriers below the heading are listed as text (not logos), and include Medicaid (BCBS Medicaid, Optum Medicaid) and military (TRICARE, TriWest) payors. Confirm in-network status and current contracts directly with admissions.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
CARF, LegitScript
Public record
Not yet checked
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Location

Address
3043 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
County
Harris County

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