ABOUT HOMEWARD BOUND
Homeward Bound is the largest nonprofit substance abuse and mental health treatment agency in Texas. Since 1980, this organization has been providing outpatient services and gender-specific residential programs to individuals struggling with chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer medically monitored detoxification services and a sober living facility for male alumni. The agency also operates Trinity Center, a partner facility in El Paso.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Homeward Bound utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the foundation of its treatment approach. Clients can expect a holistic approach that includes medical care and psychotherapy, tailored to each individual’s personal circumstances. The agency incorporates evidence-based treatment approaches, primarily through education and group therapy sessions. Treatment modalities include motivational interviewing (MI), trauma-oriented Seeking Safety, family systems counseling, parenting skills training, anger management, one-on-one counseling, and participation in 12-step meetings. Recovery coaching is also provided throughout treatment and to alumni.
Homeward Bound’s residential programs have no appointment requirements for admission, and outpatient treatment has both appointment and walk-in options. The agency offers a five-to-seven-day inpatient detox program on a first-come, first-served basis. Residential clients typically stay for 14 to 28 days, while intensive outpatient programming involves 18 sessions over four to five weeks. The two levels of supportive outpatient programming include 20 sessions over 10 weeks and aftercare, which meets once a week for eight weeks. Homeward Bound also offers specialized residential substance abuse programs for HIV-positive clients (60 days) and women (60 to 90 days).
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Homeward Bound provides services in both English and Spanish. The agency’s leaders include a master’s-level pastor and a college instructor. There is a full-time physician on-site, and agency nurses are trained in addiction recovery treatment. The staff also includes clinical social workers and licensed chemical dependency counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Homeward Bound’s residential campus, located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, has plans to move to a new main facility. The current residences can accommodate up to 30 men and 16 women. For women in need of intensive residential treatment, the program allows mothers to remain with their children.
Feedback from Best-rehabs.com indicated mixed satisfaction regarding accommodations and amenities, with ratings of 2.9 for general accommodations and facility cleanliness/upkeep, three stars for meals and nutrition, and 2.3 for exercise and leisure activities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Five former clients polled by Best-rehabs.com had mixed opinions. While three would not recommend Homeward Bound, two would. Overall, all five expressed moderate satisfaction with the effectiveness of treatment and considered it affordable. There were mixed opinions regarding the strictness of the residential program and the variety of treatment approaches offered.
Google reviews mirrored the mixed feedback, with an average rating of 3.2 out of five stars. Positive comments often mentioned Homeward Bound saving lives, while complaints focused on facility cleanliness and poor communication.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two loved ones of alumni submitted feedback to Best-rehabs.com, expressing their likelihood to recommend Homeward Bound with three out of five stars. They agreed with the alumni’s opinions on holistic offerings and affordability. These reviewers respected the staff’s experience and appreciated the program’s mentoring services.
FINANCING
Homeward Bound accepts private insurance and provides financial assistance through government and private grant funding for clients who cannot afford treatment. The agency’s website lists outpatient program costs around $500, with $25 per group session and $50 for individual counseling sessions.