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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Killeen, Texas

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4.9/5 on Google from 250+ reviews vs. national average of 3.3–4.0

Virtue Recovery Center Killeen blends top-tier clinical care with a refined retreat-like experience — where healing feels both exceptional and deeply personal. Many of our staff carry their own recovery story. That lived experience creates a level of empathy clients feel the moment they walk through the door.

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Luxury Setting. Serious Treatment

Virtue Recovery Center blends top-tier clinical care with a refined, retreat-like experience—where healing feels both exceptional and deeply personal.

48-bed luxury residential facility

World Class Chef

Outings for clients including offsite NA/AA groups in the community

On-site haircuts twice monthly

Service animals and ESAs accepted

More Than Recovery. A Program Built Around Who You Actually Are

Killeen’s program goes further than standard residential — in modalities, in veteran specialization, and in how it treats the people who walk through the door.

Warriors Path: Built by Veterans. Led by Veterans

Killeen is one of the only residential facilities in Central Texas with a dedicated track for veterans and first responders. Warriors Path addresses the full weight of military service. Veteran peer specialists available throughout your stay. TriWest accepted.

Guided Equine Therapy

Off-site equine therapy every other week — not an occasional add-on. Working with horses is one of the most researched experiential approaches for trauma, emotional regulation, and building trust. Killeen has it built into the schedule.

Sound Healing

Sound healing is listed among Killeen’s exclusive modalities. It is rare at the residential level and is part of what makes the experiential programming here genuinely different.

Pet therapy

Canine-assisted therapy is available at Killeen — separate from and in addition to the equine program. Two experiential animal-based modalities in the same residential setting.

4/7 Monitoring. Safety From the First Hour

Nursing staff are always available throughout your stay. You are monitored around the clock to ensure the highest level of safety — from the moment you arrive through every stage of withdrawal.

Trauma Informed Care

Our team prioritizes safety, trust, and emotional awareness, making sure care is paced appropriately and always grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.

A Full Multidisciplinary Medical Team

Medical director always available. Psychiatric services on-site. Our team includes nurse practitioners, RNs, LVNs, masters-level clinicians — and CPS-certified pediatric specialists. Recovery coaches coming soon as part of our growing continuum.

Alumni Group + Family Group

Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Killeen runs an active alumni group and dedicated family group — and clients participate in regular community outings including Codependents Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, helping build real-world connections and lasting support beyond treatment.

If you've been carrying this alone for too long —

You Don't Have to Keep White-Knuckling It.

There is a version of this where you keep managing it — limiting it, hiding it, promising yourself it will be different next month. And there is a version where you stop. Killeen is built for the second version. The people who come here aren’t weak. They are exhausted from being strong. If that’s where you are — or where someone you love is — this is the call worth making.

A Full Continuum of Care. One Team. No Gaps

Killeen handles both levels — medical detox through to residential treatment — with the same team, in the same setting.

Medical Detox

Medically supervised withdrawal management. Doctor and psychiatric services both available on-site. Methadone detox handled with medical oversight. No phone during detox — full focus on stabilization. Same-day admissions available.

Residential Treatment (RTC)

48-bed luxury residential program. Structured daily programming, individual therapy, Warriors Path veteran track, equine therapy, sound healing, dog therapy, music and art therapy, yoga. The core of your recovery.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Intensive daily programming while beginning to reintegrate. Six hours of structured treatment, five days a week — with continued medical and clinical oversight.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Flexible treatment that fits around work, family, and daily life. Three to five days a week with continued individual therapy, group sessions, and relapse prevention support. Virtual IOP also available.

Sober Living

Structured, supportive housing for clients transitioning out of residential or outpatient care. A bridge between treatment and independence — with peer accountability built in.

Alumni Program

Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Our alumni group keeps you connected — to the community, the staff, and the people who walked the same road. Regular AA and NA meetings, community outings, and ongoing peer support that stays with you long after treatment ends.

What Clients Say When They Leave

Ashley Mc

This place may have saved my life. The staff are exceptional along with the community!
I truly gained so much knowledge and insight to what I need to like life as my best self. All of the therapist are top notch as well! I feel I lucked out by choosing this center. If you are on the fence, not hesitate. This place is amazing.

Dedrick Freeman

Experience at Virtue was amazing. Beyond thankful for the staff. Most are in recovery which makes a huge difference. All treat you amazingly and make you feel as comfortable as you can be in rehab. Ms. Naiomi is amazing Mr. Charles and Mr. Felix are awesome. Very thankful for this experience. My second rehab now hopefully the last but this experience has definitely been the best. Thank You Virtue.

Charles Cl

If youre looking for a place to recover, please do not hesitate to call this place. Ive been shown nothing but love the second I walked through the door. Food is amazing, they provide you with 10 cigs a day, you have full access to your phone after detox (except during groups & meetings ofc), they take us on outings every weekend, all the staff are beyond helpful and caring including the therapists. They really set the standard for what a rehab should be. Great job Virtue, yall are awesome!

Amanda Pike

I just did the 33 day program here and the staff was phenomenal! The therapists and case managers were on top of everything and made my recovery process so much easier. They were there for me from beginning to end. The nursing staff was on top of my meds and I never had any issues. Thank you Virtue for helping me grow and become the woman I am today. I couldn’t have done it without you! I have learned so much about myself and the disease I have to live with. You’ve given me the tools I need to help keep the disease at bay. Although it was hard for me to be away from my family, I would do it again because I am stronger now. The facility was nice and the food was amazing! Anything that I couldn’t eat because of diet, they always had something I could eat and made it for me! I’m gonna miss y’all but thank you again for helping my recovery and helping me leave a better and healthier person! Love y’all!!

Nate Elsby

You will not go hungry in this establishment. I drove from Houston last minute as they were out of beds and I was in need of a treatment facility, they let me know immediately there was an in Killeen. Where the hell is Killeen, I thought. It’s the place you want to be when you’re in need of help. The BHT team is led by Naomi who is a gem. She will give you the rundown and hold it down so you can unbecome the things you do not want to be anymore. It truly is an experience and they truly care for their clients and Felix my therapist, protects his clients because he cares. You should be lucky to have him as yours.

I hope their art therapy gets better though. I’m a firm believer in assimilation through illustration because everyone deserves a chance to express themselves in that manner. You can paint a picture any way you want.

Ashley Mc

I can not say enough on how Virtue has saved me from myself in my addiction to alcohol! My whole life has changed for the better! Everybody here has been so supportive and caring! My counselor was Felix! He is such an amazing counselor! You’d be lucky to get him or anyone here. They are all awesome! Kenya the chef and her crew make the best meals! You will be fed well!
If I can give some advice! Do the work. Put it in! It will be so worth it 👌 I am proud to say that I am now 178 days sober! An accomplishment i could have not done on my own! Thank you Virtue!

Donald Winters

my stay here has been truly amazing. I learned so much about myself. My self esteem has gone up considerably. I want to give special thanks to all the people who work at Virtue and especially my case workers Miss Kerry and Gillian they have gone beyond my highest expectations. Thank you to everyone at Virtue for giving me a new life!

Sarah Small

Absolutely one of the best treatment facility I have been too. I was always greeted with a smile and positive attitude from staff and my peers. I really was so lost when I got here and not feeling like I knew who I was…. but they helped me find myself and I love who I am today.
Thank you to all the staff and my friends I have made along the way.
I’m glad I choose to come here.

haley thibodeaux

Virtue Recovery changed my life. From day one, the staff made me feel truly cared for and supported—something I hadn’t felt in a long time. They weren’t just doing a job; they genuinely loved and believed in me.

Gina was especially amazing—her kindness, strength, and sincerity helped carry me through. She made me feel seen and valued every single day.

I’ve never felt more loved or understood in a place like this. Thank you, Virtue Recovery—you’ll always have a special place in my heart.

And Liz I’ll miss you

Whatever Brought You Here — We've Treated It

Common Conditions:

Alcohol Dependence

Medical detox through full luxury residential treatment. BAC cases reviewed individually by our medical team.

Opioid & Fentanyl Dependence

Medically managed detox. Methadone taper coordination available prior to admission.

PTSD & Military Trauma

Warriors Path dedicated track for veterans and first responders. CBT, DBT, equine therapy, peer support.

Dual Diagnosis

Mental health and substance use counseling treated alongside each other from day one.

Stimulant Use

Methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription stimulants — medically monitored residential treatment.

Benzo Dependence

Accepted for detox. Chronic benzo use reviewed by Dr. Garcia before admission — no continuation of chronic use on-site.

The People In Your Corner

A full multidisciplinary team — medical, clinical, and experiential — on-site from day one.

Robert Macko, PBC – ABA

Director of Operations & Admissions

Randa Charles, RN

Director of Nursing (DON)

Dr. Rajesh Harripersad, LPC-S, LCDC, EMDR Trained.

Regional Executive Director, U.S. Army Retired.

David Jaskowiak, LPC

Clinical Director

Felix Rubert, LPC

Therapist

Tammie Maldonado, LCDC

Outpatient Therapist

Dr. Keith Garcia, MD

Medical Director

Heather Carika, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practioner

Most Major Insurance Accepted

TriWest accepted. Benefits verified before you commit to anything.

Three Steps. That's It

Step 1: Call or Fill Out the Form

Our admissions team picks up 24/7 and identifies the right location for your situation on the first call.

Step 2: “Rapid” Insurance Verification

Let us help you confirm your benefits or discuss flexible payment plans.

Step 3: Come In

You are greeted with respect, empathy, and a trauma-informed welcome from the moment you arrive.

AMA rate — clients who stayed through treatment

60–90 day follow-up outcome rate

Outcomes

The Numbers That Actually Matter

Recovery isn’t just about getting through treatment — it’s about what happens after. These are the outcomes that tell you whether a program is working.

⭐️ 4.9 stars · 245+ Google reviews

The national average for addiction treatment programs is 3.3–4.0 stars. Clients at Killeen consistently rate their experience at the top of the scale.

0% AMA rate in detox

When people feel safe and cared for, they stay. Zero clients left detox against medical advice.

94% positive outcomes at 60–90 days

Nearly all clients followed up at 2–3 months after discharge reported positive recovery outcomes. Discharge planning starts on week 2 — that continuity is why this number holds.

98% client satisfaction on discharge

Measured through discharge surveys completed by clients leaving the program — not self-selected reviews.

By the Numbers

Beds in a luxury residential setting

36+ Months

Operating in Central Texas

5-star

Consistent Google rating from discharging clients

10–20 min

Typical insurance verification turnaround

In the Heart of Central Texas

Virtue Recovery Center Killeen Texas

5200 S WS Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542

Serving Killeen, Fort Cavazos, Copperas Cove, Temple, Waco, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are both accessible. Transport available within a 3-hour radius depending on availability.

Before You Pack Your Bag

Can I bring my pet?

Service animals and ESAs are both accepted at Killeen. All animals must have current documentation, shot records, a leash and harness, and their own food. No puppies under 2 years. Animals that are disruptive in a group setting will not be permitted to stay. Documentation must be submitted before admission — we do not hold spots while waiting on paperwork.

What about my phone?

During detox there is a blackout period — no phones. Once you move to residential, you have your phone 24/7 outside of programming and off-campus activities. This is a privilege, not a right — clinical staff can remove it if you’re not attending required programming. No recording of any kind at any time.

What should I bring?

One suitcase with 7–10 days of clothing and one carry-on sized bag or purse. Storage is limited — do not overpack. There’s a donation closet on-site if you need anything. Store runs happen Tuesday and Friday evenings — toiletries, hygiene, tobacco, and approved Amazon orders can all be arranged.

Will I leave the facility during my stay?

Yes. Weekly outings — movies, hikes, bowling — supervised by staff. Equine therapy is a separate weekly off-site outing. Outside 12-step meetings are scheduled regularly. Smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco are permitted only in designated outdoor areas — not during groups or on outings.

Can my family visit?

No visitation during detox (clinical exceptions possible). For residential clients, visitation is Sundays 1–4pm for ages 13 and over. Clinical exceptions can be made. Family therapy sessions are available throughout your stay — your family is part of the program.

How long will I actually be here?

Detox averages 5–10 days commercial, 10 days TriWest. Residential averages 21 days commercial, 45 days TriWest. Your case manager begins discharge planning from day one and coordinates FMLA within 72 hours of admission. Free transport home is provided for clients who complete treatment.

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We Are a Recovery Community Where People Rebuild Their Lives With Dignity

Clinical excellence, trauma-informed care, and a team that stays with you — from your first call to long after discharge. You will not forget how this place made you feel.