Harris Center Northwest Community Houston
Harris Center Northwest Community Houston is an outpatient clinic on Dacoma Street. It is one of 64 substance use treatment facilities listed for Houston by SAMHSA. The center serves adults and offers counseling, medication management, and case management.

- Outpatient
- Spanish spoken



Harris Center Northwest Community Service Center, part of The Harris Center, provides outpatient substance use and mental health services for adults. It has been in operation since 1965 and offers services in English and Spanish. The clinic is located near the North Loop in Houston, close to the DMV, and is accessible by bus line 97. This Harris Center Northwest Community Houston program serves adults seeking structured outpatient care in Houston, Texas.
The center combines cognitive behavioral therapy with a trauma-informed approach. Clients work with professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and can receive counseling and medication management. Case management and housing assistance are also available to support stability and long-term wellness. The Harris Center Northwest Community Houston clinic coordinates multiple services at one Dacoma Street location. All services are consolidated in one location, making it easier for clients to access the care they need.
Outpatient care at Harris Center
The center provides outpatient care, which means clients come in for daytime sessions and then return home or to supportive housing. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and life skills training. Those approaches rest on evidence and are provided through a trauma-informed lens. Outpatient rehab programs in Houston, this one included, allow people to stay at home while getting therapy.
The center addresses a wide range of substance use issues, including opioids, cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, and heroin, and mental health needs alongside substance use such as PTSD, depression, trauma, OCD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Men, women, and older adults can all receive services. Whether you are looking for care for yourself or another person, a call to the helpline can clarify what this center and other Houston programs offer. Adults with mental health and substance use conditions that co occur are accepted at The Harris Center Northwest Community Houston.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Evidence-Based
- Trauma Informed
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Treatment
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Life Skills
- Medical
Who Harris Center Northwest serves
- Adults with substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, ecstasy, or heroin
- Individuals whose mental health conditions, including anxiety depression bipolar disorder ptsd ocd or trauma, occur together with substance use
- Men and women, including older adults
- Individuals who need case management or housing assistance
- English- and Spanish-speaking clients
- People who want outpatient care while residing at home or in supportive housing
Setting at Harris Center Northwest
You will find the center in Houston, close to the DMV and just off the North Loop, and drivers can park near exits 13A and 13B. Bus line 97 serves the site for those using public transit. Several services sit under one roof, and the atmosphere is built around community, so clients do not have to travel between offices. Mental and physical wellbeing are both part of what the setting is meant to support. Bus line 97 reaches The Harris Center Northwest Community Houston location, and parking is available there.
Paying for care at Harris Center
According to its listing, the center accepts cash pay rates. To learn about insurance, Medicaid, or other ways to pay, get in touch with the center directly. If you lack insurance, calling our helpline can connect you with information on free or low-cost rehab options in Houston. Learning about payment options for rehab in Houston helps you plan before calling a program.
Questions to ask Harris Center Northwest
- Which outpatient programs exist for a person who has both a substance use disorder and depression?
- In what ways does the center include family members in treatment?
- Are Spanish-language services available for all therapies?
- What housing assistance does the center provide?
- How can I find out if I qualify for Medicaid or other funding for this program?


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Elysian Treatment
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- Joint Commission
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Virtue Recovery Houston is a Joint Commission accredited center on S Gessner Rd.
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- Co-Occurring Mental Health
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This Bay Area Recovery Center Central Houston page covers a Texas outpatient program open since 1992.
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Arise Recovery Centers Houston runs outpatient care from Cypress.
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- Joint Commission
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Eudaimonia Recovery Homes Houston provides sober living for men.
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Common questions
What types of treatment does Harris Center Northwest Community Houston offer?
As shown in its SAMHSA listing, treatment at the center is outpatient only. Services include group therapy, life skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, individual counseling, and family therapy. Medication management and case management are also available. Adults are treated here for substance use disorders and for mental health conditions appearing alongside substance use. The center has been operating since 1965.
Does Harris Center Northwest Community Houston accept Medicaid?
The center's listing shows self-pay pricing. It does not specify whether Medicaid is accepted. To find out about Medicaid or other coverage, contact the center directly. If you need help understanding your options, our helpline can provide information about payment assistance and free rehab programs in Houston.
Is Harris Center Northwest Community Houston a residential rehab?
No. Per its SAMHSA listing, the center provides outpatient services only. With outpatient care, clients come in for sessions during the day and do not stay overnight at the facility. The center offers counseling, therapy, and case management to adults who have substance use and mental health conditions.
How do I contact Harris Center Northwest Community Houston?
The center is located at 3737 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092. For program details, call the center directly. If you would rather talk with someone who can help you compare this program against other Houston rehabs, our helpline is open 24/7.
What should I ask when calling Harris Center Northwest Community Houston?
Ask what the outpatient schedule looks like, whether Spanish-language services are offered for every therapy, and how family members can take part. Also ask about ways to pay, including cash pay rates and any sliding-scale fees. If you have a mental health condition occurring alongside, ask how the center coordinates substance use and mental health services within a single plan.
Get help in Houston
When you are considering treatment for yourself or for someone you care about, our free helpline can share information about Harris Center Northwest Community Service Center and other rehab centers in Houston. We can help you sort through levels of care, ways to pay, and the questions worth asking when you contact a program. Get in touch whenever you need to, day or night.