La Hacienda Treatment Center

La Hacienda Treatment Center begins the recovery process with medical detox services supported by 24/7 medical care on their Hunt, Texas campus. The facility's medical team, led by Medical Director James Boone, MD, provides supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, prescription drugs, stimulants, and other substances. This medical foundation ensures clients can safely transition into residential treatment without the complications of unmanaged withdrawal symptoms.

The residential treatment program operates within the facility's 40-acre campus setting along the Guadalupe River, creating a therapeutic environment removed from everyday stressors. Clients participate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual counseling, and group sessions within a 12-step framework. The program addresses not only substance abuse but also co-occurring mental health disorders, with psychiatrists Terry Rustin, MD, and Robert Ward, DO, providing specialized dual diagnosis care throughout the residential stay.

Following residential treatment, La Hacienda's outpatient program provides continued support while clients reintegrate into daily life. The Houston Community Outreach Office extends these services throughout the greater Houston area, offering vital resources for individuals and families navigating ongoing recovery challenges. This geographic reach allows the center to maintain connections with clients regardless of their location within the service area.

Director of Clinical Services Erin Crossley, LCSW, LCDC, oversees programming that adapts to each client's recovery stage and circumstances. The outpatient structure allows participants to maintain work, family, and educational commitments while receiving consistent therapeutic support. Group counseling sessions and individual check-ins help clients apply recovery skills in real-world situations while maintaining accountability to their treatment goals.

La Hacienda's alumni program creates lasting recovery community connections that extend decades beyond initial treatment. Step Talks for Alumni provide regular opportunities for graduates to reconnect, share experiences, and support newer members of the recovery community. This ongoing engagement helps prevent isolation and provides accountability partnerships that strengthen long-term sobriety outcomes.

The center's 50-year history has created a substantial network of individuals who understand the unique challenges of maintaining recovery in Texas communities. Alumni often return to campus for special events and volunteer opportunities, creating mentorship relationships that benefit both current clients and established community members. These connections prove particularly valuable during challenging periods when additional peer support can prevent relapse and reinforce commitment to sobriety.

La Hacienda serves diverse populations including seniors, LGBTQ individuals, trauma survivors, and recovering professionals who require specialized understanding of their unique circumstances. The facility's trauma-informed approach recognizes the connection between past experiences and substance abuse patterns, incorporating PTSD treatment alongside addiction recovery. Licensed counselors work with clients to address underlying trauma while building healthy coping mechanisms for long-term recovery success.

Recovering professionals receive particular attention given their unique pressures and accountability requirements within their careers. The center understands the complexities of maintaining professional licenses, managing workplace stress, and rebuilding trust with colleagues and clients. Case managers Dana Muhlberg, LPC, LCDC LPC-S, and Deborah Miller, LPC, LCDC, coordinate with professional licensing boards and employers when appropriate to support successful reintegration into professional roles.