IOP in Austin that takes self-pay (cash)
Cima Find Care lists 11 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin that accept self-pay (cash), at 12 locations, out of 11 in the city. That comes from FindTreatment.gov's record, so confirm with the program and your plan before you go.
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the NPI registry and program websites, as of 2026-10-27. Not medical advice; call the program to check openings and cost.
En español: Tratamiento ambulatorio intensivo (IOP) en Austin que acepta self-pay (cash)
The 11 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take self-pay (cash)
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Recovery Centers 2 locations | 5920 West William Cannon Drive, Building 1, Suite 101, Austin 78749 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan +6 more; sliding-scale fee | Call (737) 327-3623 Website |
| Cross Creek Hospital | 8402 Cross Park Drive, Austin 78754 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +10 more | Call (512) 215-3900 Website |
| Recovery Unplugged Austin Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4048 | 14109 FM 969, Austin 78724 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance | Call (888) 343-1405 Website |
| Recovery Unplugged Encore Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4186 | 5419 South Congress Avenue, Austin 78745 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance | Call (888) 334-1189 Website |
| Sage Recovery and Wellness Center Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 3754 | 7004 Bee Caves Road, Suite 2-200, Austin 78746 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Private insurance | Call (512) 306-1394 Website |
| Bee Cave Recovery Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4533 | 1114 Lost Creek Boulevard, Suite G-40, Austin 78746 | Detox, Residential, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Private insurance; sliding-scale fee | Call (737) 222-5155 Website |
| Meadows Outpatient Center Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4891 | 3721 Executive Center Drive, Suite 102, Austin 78731 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health +5 more | Call (928) 764-8719 Website |
| Recovery Unplugged | 5419 South Congress Avenue, Austin 78745 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Private insurance | Call (888) 334-1189 Website |
| Omega Recovery | Austin 78704 | PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Private insurance | Call (512) 601-0257 Website |
| Positive Recovery Services | 4701 Westgate Boulevard, Building D, Suite 404, Austin 78745 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | Call (877) 697-1383 Website |
| Central Texas VA Healthcare | 7901 Metropolis Drive, 2nd Floor, Austin 78744 | Detox, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Private insurance | Call (512) 823-4040 |
Programs with the fullest public record come first. Levels of care and insurance are as listed on FindTreatment.gov or the program's own website. "Licensed by Texas HHSC" means the program matched HHSC's list of licensed chemical dependency treatment facilities, checked Nov. 4, 2026; a program without it may be licensed under another name or address.
What self-pay (cash) usually covers, by level of care
What IOP means
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives adults at least 9 hours of treatment a week, for example 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, while you live at home and keep some of your routine. ASAM's intensive outpatient level is 9 to 19 hours a week. See IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care and what IOP and PHP cost in Texas.
Ask the program for its self-pay price in writing and what it includes, and whether it offers a payment plan or a sliding-scale fee.
Call a program and ask
Call the program and ask them to verify your benefits; it's free and takes a few minutes.
- Do you accept self-pay (cash) for substance use treatment, and for which levels of care?
- Are you in network for my exact plan, and is prior authorization needed?
- What would I pay a day or a week, and when is the next opening for an assessment?
Call the program yourself: Find Care doesn't take your insurance details, collect your name or pass anything to a program for you. This is general information, not a guarantee of coverage. What your plan pays depends on your plan, your state, whether the program is in network, and whether your plan decides the care is medically necessary. Call the number on your card, then the program, before you start.
Questions
How many intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin take self-pay (cash)?
Cima Find Care lists 11, at 12 locations: Arise Recovery Centers, Cross Creek Hospital, Recovery Unplugged Austin, Recovery Unplugged Encore, Sage Recovery and Wellness Center and 6 more. Each one's page has its phone number, address, levels of care and the insurance on its record.
Do any of them also offer medication for addiction (MAT)?
6 do: Arise Recovery Centers, Recovery Unplugged Austin, Recovery Unplugged Encore, Sage Recovery and Wellness Center and 2 more. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Are there intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Austin with services in Spanish?
3 list services in Spanish: Recovery Unplugged Austin, Recovery Unplugged Encore and Central Texas VA Healthcare.
Do any offer telehealth?
6 list telehealth on their record: Arise Recovery Centers, Cross Creek Hospital, Recovery Unplugged Austin, Recovery Unplugged Encore and 2 more. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is IOP?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives adults at least 9 hours of treatment a week, for example 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, while you live at home and keep some of your routine. ASAM's intensive outpatient level is 9 to 19 hours a week. The guide to IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care explains how to tell which level fits.
How do I check that a program takes my self-pay (cash)?
Ask the program for its self-pay price in writing and what it includes, and whether it offers a payment plan or a sliding-scale fee.
How current is this list?
It's built from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the federal NPI registry and the programs' own websites, as of 2026-10-27. Cima has not called these programs to confirm openings, fees or insurance. Programs can claim their listing to correct it.
What if I need help right now?
In an emergency, call 911. In a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, any time. SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open all day, every day, and can refer you to treatment.
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