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Location
530 Hight Road, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Phone
844-898-3828Primary Focus
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About Discovery Point Retreat
Discovery Point Retreat in Ennis, Texas offers medical detox and residential treatment for adults navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders. Located south of Dallas, the recovery center serves individuals across the Dallas–Fort Worth metro and beyond, with licensed clinical staff guiding each step of the treatment process.
Discovery Point Retreat is a substance use treatment center situated at 306 Log Cabin Road in Ennis, Texas — a quieter setting south of Dallas in Ellis County. The facility is part of the Niznik Health network and draws individuals from across Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding communities. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, the center is positioned as a longer-term recovery resource for those ready to step into structured, residential care.
The center offers two core levels of care: medical detox and residential treatment. Medical detox provides the clinical foundation for those beginning the recovery process, while residential treatment allows people to remain on-site and fully engage in programming over an extended period. Together, these levels of care create a continuum that supports individuals from the earliest stage of withdrawal through the more sustained work of residential recovery.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) anchors the clinical approach at Discovery Point Retreat. The team also addresses trauma and PTSD alongside substance use, and is equipped to work with co-occurring disorders — meaning clients dealing with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder can receive integrated treatment under one roof. Licensed clinicians lead the clinical programming, including Executive Director Melanie McCarty, LCSW, and Clinical Directors Caroline Burchfiel, LPC-A and Alyssa Vara, LPC.
Discovery Point Retreat specifically serves young adults between 18 and 25, as well as seniors and older adults — two populations whose recovery needs often differ significantly from the general adult population. The center accepts a range of private insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Molina Healthcare, ComPsych, and Evry Health, and also offers self-pay and sliding scale payment options. LegitScript certification further signals the facility's commitment to operating transparently within the addiction treatment field.
Medical Detox and Residential Treatment in Ennis, Texas
Discovery Point Retreat offers medical detox and residential treatment at its Ennis, Texas campus — providing two of the most intensive levels of care available in the substance abuse treatment continuum. For individuals who are ready to step away from their daily environment and commit to residential recovery, the center offers around-the-clock support, 365 days a year.
Medical detox at Discovery Point Retreat is the clinical first step for those entering treatment, addressing the physical dimension of substance use before the deeper residential programming begins. Following detox, residential treatment allows clients to remain on-site, engaging fully in recovery work without the distractions or triggers of the outside world. This integrated sequence — detox into residential care — is one of the center's core structural strengths for people pursuing longer-term recovery.
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma in Recovery
A significant portion of people entering addiction treatment are also living with a mental health condition — whether that is trauma, PTSD, or another co-occurring disorder. Discovery Point Retreat's clinical team is specifically equipped to address dual diagnosis cases, treating substance use and underlying mental health conditions together rather than in isolation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the primary therapeutic method used to support this integrated work.
The presence of licensed clinical staff — including clinicians credentialed as LCSW and LPC — means that trauma-informed and dual-diagnosis-informed care is embedded in the day-to-day programming. For individuals whose substance use is intertwined with unresolved trauma or a psychiatric condition, this kind of integrated treatment approach can be a meaningful differentiator when choosing a residential treatment center.
Who Discovery Point Retreat Serves
Discovery Point Retreat specifically identifies two populations in its programming: young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, and seniors or older adults. These two groups often have recovery needs that diverge from the broader adult population — whether that involves younger adults navigating early identity alongside early recovery, or older adults managing the physical and psychological dimensions of substance use later in life.
The center draws clients from across Texas, with a defined service area that includes Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, and Mesquite, in addition to communities in the immediate Dallas-area region. For families researching rehab and residential treatment options across the state, Discovery Point Retreat's geographic reach and focused population approach make it a noteworthy option in the Texas recovery landscape.
Insurance and Payment Options at Discovery Point Retreat
Navigating payment is one of the most stressful parts of choosing a residential treatment or substance abuse treatment program. Discovery Point Retreat accepts private insurance from seven carriers: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Evry Health, Molina Healthcare, and Optum. For those without insurance coverage, the center also accepts self-pay and offers a sliding scale payment option, broadening access for individuals and families at different financial points.
The center's LegitScript certification indicates that it meets the compliance and transparency standards required by that independent verification program — a practical signal for families doing due diligence on treatment options. Inquiries can be directed to the center by phone at (866) 315-0046 or by email at [email protected], with staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why Choose Discovery Point Retreat
- Dual-track medical detox and residential treatment on a single campus south of Dallas, supporting continuity from withdrawal through sustained residential recovery
- Specialized population focus on young adults (18–25) and seniors/older adults — groups with distinct recovery needs often underserved by general adult programs
- Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD alongside substance use, guided by licensed clinical staff including LCSWs and LPCs
- CBT-grounded clinical programming led by credentialed directors across multiple Texas locations within the Niznik Health network
- Broad insurance access — seven major carriers accepted, plus self-pay and sliding scale options — and 24/7 admissions availability across the week
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Discovery Point Retreat offer?
Discovery Point Retreat provides medical detox and residential treatment. These two levels of care are designed to work in sequence — medical detox addresses the initial physical phase of recovery, and residential treatment supports the longer-term work of sustained sobriety in a structured, live-in setting.
Does Discovery Point Retreat treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use?
Yes. The center is equipped to treat co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases, including trauma and PTSD. Addressing mental health conditions and substance use together — rather than separately — is a core part of the clinical approach at Discovery Point Retreat.
What therapy approaches are used in treatment at Discovery Point Retreat?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed therapeutic method used at Discovery Point Retreat. CBT is a widely recognized approach in addiction treatment and mental health care that helps individuals identify and change thought patterns that contribute to substance use.
What age groups does Discovery Point Retreat specialize in serving?
Discovery Point Retreat serves two specific populations: young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, and seniors or older adults. These groups often have recovery needs that differ from the general adult population, and the center's programming reflects that focus.
Which insurance plans does Discovery Point Retreat accept?
The center accepts private insurance from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Evry Health, Molina Healthcare, and Optum. Self-pay and sliding scale payment options are also available for those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Where is Discovery Point Retreat located, and what areas does it serve?
Discovery Point Retreat is located at 306 Log Cabin Road in Ennis, Texas — in Ellis County, south of Dallas. The center serves individuals from across Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, and Mesquite.
Is Discovery Point Retreat open for admissions every day?
Yes. Discovery Point Retreat operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can reach the admissions team at any time by calling (866) 315-0046 or by emailing [email protected].
Who leads the clinical team at Discovery Point Retreat?
The clinical leadership includes Melanie McCarty, LCSW, who serves as Executive Director for the Waxahachie location, Caroline Burchfiel, LPC-A, Clinical Director for Dallas, and Alyssa Vara, LPC, Clinical Director for the Ennis campus. Each brings licensed clinical credentials to their leadership role.
Is Discovery Point Retreat a verified and legitimate treatment center?
Discovery Point Retreat holds LegitScript certification, which requires facilities to meet specific standards for transparency and compliance in the addiction treatment field. The center operates under the Niznik Health network and maintains a published NPI number (1699209916).
Does Discovery Point Retreat offer any financial assistance for treatment costs?
Beyond private insurance and self-pay, Discovery Point Retreat offers a sliding scale payment option. This can help make residential treatment and medical detox more financially accessible for individuals and families who may not have full insurance coverage.
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