Big Spring State Hospital

Big Spring, TX

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Big Spring, TX · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Big Spring State Hospital: 432-268-7386

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About Big Spring State Hospital

State psychiatric hospital providing integrated care for adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, offering therapy and medication management.

Classified as state hospital. state government. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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.

Level of care: Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine + 6 more
Recovery supports: Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation: State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

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

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Facility direct line

432-268-7386

Website

www.hhs.texas.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Big Spring State Hospital accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Big Spring State Hospital accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific TX Medicaid plan. Call 432-268-7386 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Big Spring State Hospital offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Big Spring State Hospital have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Big Spring State Hospital use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Big Spring State Hospital?

Call the facility directly at 432-268-7386 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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