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Merkel, Texas - Criminal Justice Clients

Drug rehabilitation is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to provide these individuals the treatment they need, there are some steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a drug rehab facility. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug treatment while involved in the Merkel, Texas criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who makes the decision if they are in need of drug treatment services and if so how much and what type is necessary. Additionally, when the client is evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also evaluated for mental health problems as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health concerns, criminal activity, sentence length and previous treatment history are all determining variables in the creation of a criminal justice treatment plan.

  • Big Spring State Hospital
    84.4 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Big Spring State Hospital is located at:

    1901 North U.S. Highway 87
    Big Spring, TX. 79720

    If you would like to contact Big Spring State Hospital, you can reach them at 432-267-8216.

    Big Spring State Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)