Chemical Dependency

Chemical dependency is an illness that can be successfully treated in a supportive therapeutic environment, where individuals can develop self-responsibility and peer support while abstaining from the use of mind-altering chemicals. Treatment focuses on educating the individual and their families about chemical dependency, building coping skills to prevent relapse, and incorporates the 12-step principles of recovery. The interdisciplinary treatment team, under the direction of an attending physician, establishes an individualized treatment plan with the patient and family, which identifies current problems and goals for treatment that can lay the groundwork for long-term recovery.

Baylor offers a wide variety of chemical dependency programs to fit your needs.

Our behavioral health programs:

• Treat adults age 18 and over with a primary diagnosis of substance dependence and abuse
• Follow a medically monitored, interdisciplinary model of treatment

The chemical dependency programs at Baylor feature:

• Medically supervised detoxification
• Inpatient rehabilitation program
• Partial hospital program (6 hours per day)
• Intensive outpatient program with day and evening schedules
• Aftercare program
• Family program, which is strongly encouraged
• Dual diagnosis program
• Pain management treatment
• Medical staff of board-certified psychiatrists specialized in addiction medicine
• A twelve-step recovery philosophy and family participation
• In-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings
• Group therapy
• Educational and support groups
• Chemical Dependency Unit at Baylor All Saints Medical Center

Our chemical dependency programs are designed to serve adults, 18 and older, with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Individuals requiring medically supervised detoxification from alcohol or drugs will begin the recovery process on the inpatient behavioral health unit, which is designed to provide a highly structured, therapeutic treatment milieu, as well as 24-hour nursing care. If inpatient treatment is not necessary in order to safely complete the withdrawal process, an individual may be admitted to one of Baylor's outpatient chemical dependency programs.

For information and/or a referral, or to schedule an assessment, contact Behavioral Health Access Services at (817) 922-1162.

Behavioral Health services
Baylor All Saints Fort Worth
1400 Eighth Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Program costs are covered by most commercial insurance plans. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid will continue to receive program services at the Behavioral Health Center on the eighth floor.