Odyssey House Texas, Inc. is a
private not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to provide
treatment and education to youth and families whose lives have been
devastated by drugs, alcohol, and abuse. At that time, local families
who had lost their children to drugs, alcohol and death identified the
need for an effective and affordable program. Odyssey House Texas was
founded as a Therapeutic Community committed to providing comprehensive
and quality services to achieve lasting changes in the values and
behaviors of youth, in order to create healthy lifestyles and healthy
families.
General Information
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Opened in 1989
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Therapeutic Community Model based
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Admission is Voluntary, Unlocked
Facility
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Ages 13 to 17 years at admission
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Capacity – 20 Includes Males and
Females
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Length of Stay – 4 to 9 months, based
on individual need
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Location -- Southwest Houston --
approximately five miles south of the 610 Loop
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Facility -- Housed in a 16,500 sq. ft.
building on approx. 5 acres, including a Ropes Course
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Education -- Provided on-site by
an accredited school
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Licensure -- Texas Commission on
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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Professional Membership -- Therapeutic
Communities Of America
- Contact -- Admission Manager
Odyssey House Texas, Inc. is a 501(c) 3
supported by private donations, grants, and a contract with the Texas
Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Donations to Odyssey House Texas,
Inc. are tax deductible.
