IOP in Houston that takes Ambetter
Cima Find Care lists 4 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston that accept Ambetter, at 5 locations, out of 32 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.
En español: Tratamiento ambulatorio intensivo (IOP) en Houston que acepta Ambetter
The 4 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take Ambetter
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Recovery Centers Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4665 2 locations | 10330 Lake Road, Unit H, Houston 77070 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan +6 more; sliding-scale fee | (281) 500-8970 |
| Virtue Recovery Houston Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4830 | 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 Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 5140 | 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 |
| Community Health Network Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 5057 | 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite 160, Houston 77089 | IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +13 more | (281) 824-1480 |
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 Oct. 27, 2026; a program without it may be licensed under another name or address.
About Ambetter
Ambetter is Superior HealthPlan's marketplace (Affordable Care Act) plan in Texas, with its own network: a program in network for Superior's Medicaid plans may not be for Ambetter.
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.
Call the member services number on your Ambetter 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 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston take Ambetter?
Cima Find Care lists 4, at 5 locations: Arise Recovery Centers, Virtue Recovery Houston, Altura Recovery and Wellness and Community Health Network. 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)?
3 do: Arise Recovery Centers, Virtue Recovery Houston and Community Health Network. Ask which medications they prescribe and whether you'd keep seeing their prescriber after the program ends.
Are there intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston with services in Spanish?
1 list services in Spanish: Community Health Network.
Do any offer telehealth?
3 list telehealth on their record: Arise Recovery Centers, Altura Recovery and Wellness and Community Health Network. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is Ambetter?
Ambetter is Superior HealthPlan's marketplace (Affordable Care Act) plan in Texas, with its own network: a program in network for Superior's Medicaid plans may not be for Ambetter.
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 Ambetter?
Call the member services number on your Ambetter 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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