Austin, Texas · Outpatient treatment
Outpatient treatment in Austin that takes Optum
Cima Find Care lists 4 outpatient treatment programs in Austin that accept Optum, at 5 locations, out of 19 in the city. That comes from the program's own website, 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.
The 4 outpatient treatment programs that take Optum
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Hospital | 8402 Cross Park Drive, Austin 78754 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +8 more | (512) 215-3900 |
| 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 | (877) 697-1383 |
| Anew Era TMS and Psychiatry 2 locations | 1715 Capital of Texas Highway South, Suite 205, Austin 78746 | Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | (512) 400-2525 |
| Meadows Outpatient Center | 3721 Executive Center Drive, Suite 102, Austin 78731 | Detox, Residential, Outpatient | Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health +5 more | (928) 764-8719 |
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.
About Optum
Optum runs the behavioral health network for UnitedHealthcare plans, including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, so a program in Optum's network is how it's in network for many UnitedHealthcare members.
What outpatient treatment means
Outpatient treatment is counseling for under 9 hours a week, often one or two sessions, while you keep your usual routine. It's also the usual step down after IOP or PHP. See IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care.
Call the member services number on your Optum card and ask whether the program is in network for substance use treatment at the level of care you need, then confirm with the program.
Questions
How many outpatient treatment programs in Austin take Optum?
Cima Find Care lists 4, at 5 locations: Cross Creek Hospital, Positive Recovery Services, Anew Era TMS and Psychiatry and Meadows Outpatient Center. 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)?
1 do: Positive Recovery Services. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Do any offer telehealth?
2 list telehealth on their record: Cross Creek Hospital and Positive Recovery Services. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is Optum?
Optum runs the behavioral health network for UnitedHealthcare plans, including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, so a program in Optum's network is how it's in network for many UnitedHealthcare members.
What is outpatient treatment?
Outpatient treatment is counseling for under 9 hours a week, often one or two sessions, while you keep your usual routine. It's also the usual step down after IOP or PHP. 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 Optum?
Call the member services number on your Optum card and ask whether the program is in network for substance use treatment at the level of care you need, then confirm with the program.
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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