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Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

Corpus Christi, TX

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Corpus Christi, TX · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

Community mental health center providing outpatient services for adults with serious mental illness, substance use treatment, and trauma-informed care.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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 · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Group therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, 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 with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Fluphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Risperidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Housing services
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1642 South Brownlee Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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Facility direct line

361-886-1339

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific TX Medicaid plan. Call 361-886-1339 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, 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 with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Group therapy.
How do I start treatment at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities?
Call the facility directly at 361-886-1339 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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