IOP in Houston that takes Medicare
Cima Find Care lists 9 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston that accept Medicare, at 12 locations, out of 32 in the city. That comes from FindTreatment.gov's record or 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 9 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take Medicare
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital | 2801 Gessner Road, Houston 77080 | Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +6 more | (832) 834-7736 |
| 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 |
| Cheyenne Center Inc | 2620 East Crosstimbers Street, Suite 500, Houston 77093 | Residential, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Medicare | (832) 230-5435 |
| Community Health Network | 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite 160, Houston 77089 | IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Medicare | (281) 824-1480 |
| Symetria Recovery | 17347 Village Green Drive, Suite 104, Houston 77040 | Detox, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Private insurance; sliding-scale fee | (866) 440-7429 |
| Assoc for the Adv of Mexican Amer Inc | 204 Clifton Street, Houston 77011 | Residential, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid; sliding-scale fee | (713) 926-9491 |
| Montrose Center | 401 Branard Street, 2nd Floor, Houston 77006 | IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Private insurance; sliding-scale fee | (713) 529-0037 |
| Unlimited Visions Aftercare Inc | 5527 Lawndale Street, Houston 77023 | Residential, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid | (713) 921-9185 |
| Council on Recovery | 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston 77007 | Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Private insurance; sliding-scale fee | (713) 914-0556 |
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 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 whether it accepts Medicare assignment for this level of care. With a Medicare Advantage plan, call the plan too: it has its own network.
Questions
How many intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston take Medicare?
Cima Find Care lists 9, at 12 locations: Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Positive Recovery LLC, Cheyenne Center Inc, Community Health Network, Symetria Recovery and 4 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)?
3 do: Positive Recovery LLC, Community Health Network and Symetria Recovery. 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?
2 list services in Spanish: Community Health Network and Assoc for the Adv of Mexican Amer Inc.
Do any offer telehealth?
2 list telehealth on their record: Positive Recovery LLC and Community Health Network. 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 Medicare?
Ask the program whether it accepts Medicare assignment for this level of care. With a Medicare Advantage plan, call the plan too: it has its own network.
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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