HOMEWARD BOUND INC

Without medical treatment and supervision, breaking free of addiction to alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines can be life-threatening. We admit clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms and substance use disorders into our medically monitored Detoxification Unit. Clients in emergency hospital care can also transfer to our facility to receive full medical detoxification on a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week basis. We have 44 beds for the medically supervised detoxification program for adult men and women.

Homeward Bound’s Crisis Service is a short-term voluntary and interactive program for adults ages 18 and older who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or who may be chronically mentally ill and not improving on their own. It serves as a step-down unit from psychiatric units to a lower level of care and to Dallas County residents that are experiencing a mental health crisis. Homeward Bound Crisis is a recovery-oriented treatment environment focused on wellness.

At Homeward Bound, we believe that every person deserves treatment tailored to their needs. Our long-term, residential care offers a safe, drug-free atmosphere and an individualized treatment plan that prevents relapse. Our 130-bed inpatient facility for men, women, and people who are living with HIV offers a variety of behavioral health services, including group therapy and life skills training. Treatment is individualized to provide a comfortable, supportive environment for those in recovery.

Dallas Deflects is Homeward Bound’s newest venture aimed at deflecting low level offenders to treatment instead of jail. Dallas Deflects is a partnership between the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Dallas Police Department, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), Parkland Hospital, and Homeward Bound Inc. to stop the cycle of arrests, detentions, and hospitalizations for people with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines the use of prescription medications with counseling and therapy to provide a “whole-patient” approach to those suffering from opioid use disorders. MAT is used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers. It helps normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative effects of the substance used. MAT is also used to prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders. For many people struggling with addiction, MAT is one of the most effective ways to obtain and help sustain recovery.