Care Counseling Services

Care Counseling Services offers two levels of outpatient addiction treatment — a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — giving clients the flexibility to match their care level to where they actually are in recovery. The IOP is structured for individuals who need more intensive engagement than traditional outpatient provides, making it a strong fit for people transitioning out of higher levels of care or those whose circumstances call for a more rigorous outpatient schedule.

Both programs operate within a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing clients to maintain employment, family commitments, and community ties while actively working their recovery. This structure reflects a treatment philosophy centered on long-term sustainability — recovery built around real life, not separated from it.

A defining feature of Care Counseling Services is its clinical attention to co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, including trauma and PTSD. For many people in recovery, unresolved trauma or a co-occurring mental health condition sits at the root of substance use — and treating only the addiction without addressing those layers rarely leads to lasting results. The center's integration of trauma-informed care into its substance use treatment model is particularly relevant for the veteran population it serves, among whom trauma exposure and PTSD are common.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) serves as the primary therapeutic framework, offering clients structured techniques for recognizing and reshaping the thought and behavior patterns that contribute to substance use. CBT's skills-based approach means clients leave sessions with tools they can apply in real situations — an important element for outpatient clients who are navigating triggers and stressors in their everyday environment throughout treatment.

Care Counseling Services in Killeen is built to serve a wide range of individuals seeking addiction treatment and recovery support. The center explicitly serves veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS-related needs, and people in court-ordered treatment programs. This breadth of population focus means the clinical team is experienced with the distinct recovery needs and life circumstances that different groups bring to treatment.

For veterans and active-duty military families in the Killeen area, the center accepts TRICARE in addition to Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay options. Financial accessibility across this range of payment types removes a common barrier to entering or sustaining outpatient treatment — particularly important for individuals who may be returning to care after a gap or navigating treatment for the first time.

Access to quality outpatient and IOP substance abuse treatment should not depend on a single insurance type or financial situation. Care Counseling Services accepts Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay or cash, offering multiple pathways for clients to begin or continue treatment. TRICARE acceptance is especially significant given the facility's location in Killeen and its stated focus on serving veterans and military-connected individuals.

Prospective clients or family members exploring options for a loved one are encouraged to contact the center directly during business hours — Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — to discuss insurance coverage and program availability for their specific situation.