You are not “broken.” You are dealing with treatable conditions, and you can recover.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Houston
Addiction + Mental Health Care, Integrated
Trauma-informed outpatient care in Houston for co-occurring addiction and mental health symptoms. Built for real life, real accountability, and long-term stability.
Heights Treatment Is Here to Help
Dual diagnosis means you are dealing with both a substance use disorder and mental health symptoms at the same time. Anxiety, depression, trauma responses, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality patterns can intensify cravings and relapse risk. Substance use can also worsen mood, sleep, panic, irritability, and motivation.
At The Heights Treatment Center, we treat both sides together. Our outpatient model combines clinical depth with real-life flexibility, so you can stabilize symptoms, build coping skills, and create a plan that holds up outside a therapy room.
If you are at risk of withdrawal (especially alcohol or benzodiazepines), do not stop abruptly without medical guidance. Call our admissions team to talk through safe next steps.
Get Help Today
Integrated Care Works
Integrated Care Works
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Focus
We treat addiction and mental health together. That means addressing behavior, nervous system regulation, trauma history, mood symptoms, relationships, and relapse risk as one clinical picture.
CBT for Relapse Prevention
Identify triggers, disrupt automatic patterns, and build practical coping strategies for daily life.
DBT Skills for Stabilization
Strengthen distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and relationship skills, especially under stress.
Trauma Work (EMDR)
Treat trauma drivers that often sit underneath avoidance, shame cycles, and relapse patterns.
Neurofeedback
Support attention, sleep, and nervous system regulation with real-time training feedback.
Family Support
Improve communication, reduce chaos, and build a support plan that protects recovery at home.
For Partners and Loved Ones
When someone you love is dealing with both mental health challenges and substance use, the experience can feel especially confusing and overwhelming. Symptoms often overlap, progress can feel unpredictable, and it may be hard to know which issue to address first or how to help without making things worse.
Your concern is valid. Dual diagnosis affects the entire family system, not just the individual. We help partners and loved ones understand how mental health and substance use interact, set clear and supportive boundaries, and take informed next steps that prioritize safety, stability, and long-term recovery for everyone involved.
What Loved Ones Can Expect
Confidential admissions guidance
We can speak with you about what you are seeing, what level of care may fit, and how to approach a first conversation safely and effectively.
Family education and involvement
We provide structured education, communication support, and guidance on boundaries and accountability. Family involvement is paced based on clinical readiness and safety.
Aftercare and continuity planning
Recovery needs structure after discharge. We build a plan that supports accountability, relapse prevention, and ongoing support for both the client and the family system.
Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Programs
This may not be an easy time. The heartache and stress a dual diagnosis condition or substance use disorder brings can be devastating. But that is only how the story starts.
Choosing to reach out for help is the beginning of a journey that is defined by lasting recovery. It’s the beginning of a dedicated and supported path forward to reach a place of hope and healing.
Individualized Intensive Program (IIP)
Our Individualized Intensive Program offers a highly personalized approach to treatment for individuals who need a deeper level of clinical support. With frequent one-on-one sessions, tailored treatment planning, and ongoing clinical oversight, this program is designed to meet clients where they are and adapt as their needs evolve. IIP provides a focused, immersive environment that supports healing from substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing long-term stability and growth.
Learn MorePartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides a high level of clinical support for individuals who need daily structure without residential care. Clients participate in comprehensive, full-day treatment while maintaining the ability to return home or supportive housing in the evenings. PHP offers a balanced blend of individual therapy, group work, psychiatric care, and integrative modalities. This level of care is often appropriate as a step down from more intensive treatment or as a primary option for individuals requiring consistent therapeutic engagement to stabilize symptoms and build momentum in recovery.
Learn MoreIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who are ready for increased independence while still benefiting from structured clinical support. Treatment is provided several days per week, allowing clients to continue therapy while gradually reintegrating into work, school, or family life. IOP emphasizes continued therapeutic progress through group therapy, individual sessions, and ongoing clinical oversight. This level of care supports accountability, skill-building, and sustained emotional regulation while maintaining flexibility within a client’s daily routine.
Learn MoreOutpatient Program (OP)
Our Outpatient Program supports individuals who are transitioning into greater autonomy or who require ongoing therapeutic care at a lower intensity. Clients attend scheduled sessions each week while fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. OP focuses on maintaining progress, reinforcing coping strategies, and addressing challenges as they arise. With continued access to clinical support, this level of care helps individuals sustain recovery, strengthen insight, and build long-term stability.
Learn MoreSupportive Living Program (SLP)
Our supportive living environment provides a structured, stable setting for individuals participating in treatment while rebuilding independence and daily rhythm. Designed to complement clinical care, supportive living offers accountability, consistency, and a sense of community without the restrictions of residential treatment. Clients benefit from a calm, recovery-focused atmosphere that encourages responsibility, routine, and connection. With staff support and clear expectations, supportive living helps bridge the gap between intensive treatment and independent life, allowing individuals to practice skills, strengthen self-direction, and establish sustainable habits in a real-world setting.
Learn MoreVeterans & First Responders
Our Veterans and First Responders program is designed to address the unique psychological and emotional demands faced by those who have served in high-stress, high-responsibility roles. Treatment is grounded in trauma-informed care and tailored to the experiences of military service members, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and other frontline professionals. Clients receive individualized treatment that acknowledges the impact of chronic stress, trauma exposure, and the cultural realities of service-based professions. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies and integrative approaches, this program supports healing, resilience, and long-term stability in an environment that respects service, confidentiality, and personal dignity.
Learn MoreFAQs About Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Answers to common questions families and clients ask when deciding on a dual diagnosis treatment plan.
What is dual diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis means a person is experiencing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. Symptoms and relapse risk often increase when only one side is treated. Integrated care addresses both together.
What is the most effective treatment for dual diagnosis?
The most effective approach is integrated, evidence-based care that treats addiction and mental health together. Many clients benefit from a combination of therapy, skills groups, psychiatric support when indicated, and trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR. Your care plan should match your symptoms, history, and level of stability.
Is there a cure for dual diagnosis?
There is no single cure because dual diagnosis involves two overlapping clinical conditions. Many symptoms can improve significantly with treatment, and long-term stability is achievable. Some mental health conditions resolve, while others are managed with ongoing coping skills, therapy, and clinical support.
What are common signs of dual diagnosis?
Common signs can include mood swings, panic, sleep disruption, irritability, avoidance, increased substance use to cope with emotions, loss of control over use, isolation, and continued use despite consequences. If you are unsure what you are seeing, contact admissions to talk through next steps.
Do I need detox before starting treatment?
Some substances can involve medically significant withdrawal. If you are using alcohol or benzodiazepines and are concerned about withdrawal, do not stop abruptly without medical guidance. We can help determine if medical stabilization is needed before outpatient programming.
What therapies are used in dual diagnosis treatment?
Treatment commonly includes evidence-based therapy, skills groups, and psychiatric care when indicated. You can explore some of our core therapies here:
CBT,
DBT,
EMDR,
Neurofeedback,
and Mindfulness.
What should I do if someone is in immediate danger?
If there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911. If you are concerned about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
