Detox in Houston that takes Optum
Cima Find Care lists 4 detox programs in Houston that accept Optum, at 7 locations, out of 23 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 detox programs that take Optum
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Recovery LLC 4 locations | 902 West Alabama Street, Houston 77006 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | (877) 697-1383 |
| Virtue Recovery Houston | 9714 South Gessner Road, Houston 77071 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +6 more | (866) 747-8447 |
| Altura Recovery and Wellness | 5555 West Loop South, Suite 240, Bellaire 77401 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +6 more | (713) 766-1330 |
| Meadows Outpatient Center | 515 Post Oak Road, Suite 310, Houston 77027 | 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 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.
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 detox programs in Houston take Optum?
Cima Find Care lists 4, at 7 locations: Positive Recovery LLC, Virtue Recovery Houston, Altura Recovery and Wellness 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)?
2 do: Positive Recovery LLC and Virtue Recovery Houston. 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: Positive Recovery LLC and Altura Recovery and Wellness. 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 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 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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