IOP in Houston that takes UnitedHealthcare
Cima Find Care lists 7 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston that accept UnitedHealthcare, at 12 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.
The 7 intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that take UnitedHealthcare
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Recovery Centers 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 |
| Heights Treatment | 112 East 10th Street, Houston 77008 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +2 more | (832) 979-3625 |
| 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 |
| The BES Group Inc | 13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 503, Houston 77040 | IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +4 more; sliding-scale fee | (832) 220-5752 |
| TRC Living 2 locations | Houston 77007 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +2 more | (832) 979-3625 |
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.
Call the number on your UnitedHealthcare card (behavioral health is often managed by Optum) and ask whether the program is in network, then confirm with the program.
Questions
How many intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Houston take UnitedHealthcare?
Cima Find Care lists 7, at 12 locations: Arise Recovery Centers, Heights Treatment, Positive Recovery LLC, Virtue Recovery Houston, Altura Recovery and Wellness and 2 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)?
4 do: Arise Recovery Centers, Heights Treatment, Positive Recovery LLC and Virtue Recovery Houston. 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: The BES Group Inc.
Do any offer telehealth?
3 list telehealth on their record: Arise Recovery Centers, Positive Recovery LLC and Altura Recovery and Wellness. 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 UnitedHealthcare?
Call the number on your UnitedHealthcare card (behavioral health is often managed by Optum) and ask whether the program is in network, 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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