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Unity Childrens Home

Houston, TX

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Houston, TX · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Unity Childrens Home: (281) 355-0905

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About Unity Childrens Home

Unity Children’s Home in Spring, Texas is a non-profit center that provides residential treatment programs for children and teens ages 5 to 17. This facility is licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to provide standard service for 24-hour child care. It serves as a safe haven for the youth who have experienced significant trauma, including physical or emotional abuse, drug addiction and abandonment, and also accepts children who have had conflict with law.
The program provides a recovery foundation through a safe, supportive and organized space to start children's healing journeys. Children engage in a mix of individual counseling to address personal trauma and group therapy sessions, which help build social skills. Youth learn skills to develop self-control, manage emotions, progress in school performance, and increase self-productivity.
This center prioritizes youth recovery and continuous education. Through partnerships with nearby schools, Unity's small, onsite school assigns an Education Consenter to monitor each child's enrollment and educational plan. This ensures children with high emotional needs receive necessary educational and behavioral support. Children also attend a six-week summer enrichment program focused on academic and experiential learning.
The facility offers a structured, home-like setting with 24 beds, featuring shared rooms with bunk beds, separate rooms for girls and boys, and common learning areas. Trained staff supervise outdoor recreational and cultural activities, field trips, life skills, and fine and/or gross motor skills training to encourage self-expression and improve social skills.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. 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 · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
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: Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds

Contact & Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unity Childrens Home accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Unity Childrens Home accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific TX Medicaid plan. Call (281) 355-0905 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Unity Childrens Home offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 Unity Childrens Home have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Unity Childrens Home use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Unity Childrens Home?
Call the facility directly at (281) 355-0905 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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