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Bend Health

Austin, TX

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Austin, TX.

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About Bend Health

Bend Health provides virtual mental health services nationwide for children, teens, and young adults aged 1 to 25, addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, and substance use. A key feature is their collaborative care model, integrating therapists, coaches, and psychiatric providers to deliver personalized treatment plans.
Their therapeutic approach emphasizes evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). By combining these methods with family involvement and skill-building, Bend Health aims to foster resilience and long-term well-being in their clients.
Bend Health offers unique programs such as a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for youth requiring more support than weekly therapy, and psych urgent care for immediate access to therapy and psychiatry services, helping to divert children and teens from emergency rooms during mental health crises.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
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TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Contact & Location

Address

3700 Gilbert Rd, Austin, TX 78724

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Facility direct line

(800) 516-0975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bend Health accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (800) 516-0975 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other TX centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Bend Health offer?
Does Bend Health have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Bend Health use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Bend Health?
Call the facility directly at (800) 516-0975 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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