El Paso, Texas
Detox programs in El Paso
Cima Find Care lists 3 detox programs in El Paso. 3 of them accept Medicaid and 3 accept private insurance; 2 also offer medication for addiction (MAT).
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 3 detox programs
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital | 1390 Northwestern Drive, El Paso 79912 | Detox, Residential, PHP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +2 more; sliding-scale fee | (915) 209-4513 |
| El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare | 350 Revere Street, El Paso 79905 | Detox, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance | (915) 564-6159 |
| El Paso Behavioral Health System | 1900 Denver Avenue, El Paso 79902 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Private insurance | (915) 544-4000 |
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.
What detox means
Detox (withdrawal management) is care while your body clears alcohol or drugs, with staff watching for and treating withdrawal. It's a first step, not treatment on its own: most people go on to residential, PHP, IOP or outpatient care afterward. See IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care.
Questions
How many detox programs are in El Paso?
Cima Find Care lists 3: Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital, El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare and El Paso Behavioral Health System. Each one's page has its phone number, address, levels of care and the insurance on its record.
Which detox programs in El Paso take Medicaid?
3 list Medicaid: Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital, El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare and El Paso Behavioral Health System. The full list is on the Medicaid detox in El Paso page.
Do any of them also offer medication for addiction (MAT)?
2 do: El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare and El Paso Behavioral Health System. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Are there detox programs in El Paso with services in Spanish?
3 list services in Spanish: Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital, El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare and El Paso Behavioral Health System.
What is detox?
Detox (withdrawal management) is care while your body clears alcohol or drugs, with staff watching for and treating withdrawal. It's a first step, not treatment on its own: most people go on to residential, PHP, IOP or outpatient care afterward. The guide to IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care explains how to tell which level fits.
How do I check whether my insurance covers a program?
Call the number on your insurance card and ask whether the program is in network for substance use treatment, whether you need prior authorization, and what you'll pay a day. Then confirm with the program's admissions team.
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.
More in El Paso
Medicaid detox in El Paso · Detox in El Paso that takes private insurance · Detox in El Paso that takes TRICARE
Residential treatment programs in El Paso · Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) in El Paso · Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in El Paso · Outpatient treatment programs in El Paso · Programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in El Paso
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