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Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you are worried you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid overdose, naloxone is available to you.
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In Houston, someone is killed by fentanyl every 32 hours, according to UTHealth Houston. However, there is hope and free help for those who are struggling.
HOUSTON — The opioid crisis in the United States is being driven by fentanyl, a powerful synthetic drug often used by drug dealers to lace other drugs. People often don’t even know they’re using it.
This week, officials in Montgomery County announced they’ve seen a 271% jump in fentanyl deaths since 2019.
In Houston, someone is killed by fentanyl every 32 hours, according to UTHealth Houston. However, there is hope and free help for those who are struggling.
UTHealth’s Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System, or HEROESprogram, provides free counseling, medical treatment, and long-term care for those struggling with addiction. Dr. James Langabeer leads the program.
“Unfortunately, we have 13-year-olds and 14-year-olds, we also have 80-year-olds,” Langabeer said while explaining how addiction can affect anyone.
Crystal Walsh knows that all too well and is one of the lucky ones, surviving several drug overdoses. She became dependent on opioids following an injury several years ago.
It wasn’t until 2020, she said, that the pills she was buying from the streets became more dangerous and were laced with fentanyl.
“It’s not just pills they are putting it in,” Walsh said. “They’re putting it in marijuana. They are putting it in stimulants. They are putting it in everything. It’s literally Russian roulette.”
Langabeer is seeing that, too.
“It just gets worse and worse,” Langabeer said. “The illegal drugs coming into our market have higher concentrations of synthetics. Unfortunately, the consequences are a lot of deaths.”
UTHealth’s HEROES program is a partnership with several departments, like Houston Fire and EMS. Those struggling with drug dependence, or their loved ones, can call the program for help. HEROES even goes door to door, following up on 911 calls after someone survives an overdose, to offer help and the life-saving drug Narcan for free.
Narcan counteracts the effects that opioids have on the brain during an overdose. Narcan is available without a prescription over the counter but can be hard to find and expensive. Langabeer said the average price runs about $165 per dose.
“It may be commercially available, theoretically, but in practice, it’s not there,” Langabeer said. “We need it in grocery stores. We need Narcan in libraries. We need it on street corners.”
“Narcan is how I survived,” Walsh said.
The HEREOS program has been a saving grace for Walsh. She’s been in recovery for 18 months.
“I am happy and joyous … I am free. I can wake up and I can be a sober mom to my children a sober wife to my wife,” Walsh said.
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, both Walsh and Langabeer want you to know that there is help and hope.
“When you’re connected to a program that really is helping with peers and champions, people who work with you, know what you’ve been through, you are on medication and you are getting the right behavioral counseling… you have a 100% chance of recovering from this disease,” Langabeer said.
“There is a life after,” Walsh said. “We do recover.”
For more information about the HEROES program, call 713-500-3597 or click here.
Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.
Houston Recovery Houses
Men’s beds
10005 Lazy Oaks Street, Houston, TX 77080
Contact: (832) 745-6015
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Eudaimonia Recovery Homes – Houston Men’s House
Men’s beds
6824 Dumble Street, Houston, TX 77021
Contact: (719) 453-0019
www.eudaimoniahomes.com/sober-living/houston-tx/
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Eudaimonia Recovery Homes – Spring Branch Women’s House
Women’s beds
Spring Branch, Houston, TX
The complete residential address is not publicly listed.
Contact: (719) 453-0019
www.eudaimoniahomes.com/sober-living/womens-sober-living-in-houston-tx/
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Stream of Life Sober Living
Men’s beds
5302 Saxon Drive, Houston, TX 77092
Contact: (757) 839-0054
PARC – Prevention and Recovery Center
PARC provides treatment for adults and young adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Its Houston campus offers medically supported detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, individualized treatment planning, relapse-prevention education, family involvement, experiential therapies, and continued recovery support. Specialized programming is also available for professionals, veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ clients.
3043 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77080
Admissions: (281) 941-5106
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Into Action Recovery Centers
Into Action Recovery Centers provides personalized treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. Its continuum of care includes on-site medical detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, extended care, individual and family therapy, evidence-based therapies, recreational services, and alumni support.
17300 Mercury Drive, Houston, TX 77058
Admissions: (832) 476-4385
Office: (832) 224-4783
Email: in**@****************ry.com
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Santa Maria Hostel – Bonita House
Santa Maria Hostel’s Bonita House provides gender-specific substance use treatment for women, including pregnant and parenting women. The Houston campus offers residential and outpatient treatment, individualized recovery planning, trauma-informed care, peer recovery support, family and parenting education, relapse-prevention services, supportive housing, and assistance for women with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions.
2605 Parker Road, Houston, TX 77093
Phone: (713) 691-0900
Email: ad********@**************el.org
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West Oaks Hospital
West Oaks Hospital provides behavioral health and substance use treatment for adults in Houston. Its substance use services include structured residential drug and alcohol treatment, assessment, therapy, relapse-prevention support, and care for people experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The hospital also operates a specialized residential substance use and dual-diagnosis rehabilitation program for eligible military veterans.
6500 Hornwood Drive, Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (713) 778-5250
Admissions and insurance information: (713) 995-0909
Alcoholics Anonymous – Houston Intergroup Association
Houston Intergroup supports Alcoholics Anonymous groups and meetings throughout the Greater Houston area. AA offers free, peer-led support for people who want to stop drinking, with open and closed discussions, speaker meetings, Big Book studies, women’s groups, men’s groups, LGBTQ+ meetings, and online options.
Address:
📍 5151 Mitchelldale Street, Suite B10
Houston, TX 77092
Contact:
📞 (713) 686-6300 — 24/7 hotline
🌐 www.aahouston.org
Local Meetings:
- P11 Group – Tuesday, 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Heights Recovery Club, 6643 W Montgomery Road, Houston, TX 77091
Open discussion meeting with wheelchair access. - Post Oak Women’s Meeting – Saturday at 12:15 PM
📍 Post Oak Club, 6616 Long Point Road, Houston, TX 77055
In-person and online closed discussion meeting for women. - Clear Lake City Group – Friday, 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 16335 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062
Open discussion meeting with wheelchair access.
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Narcotics Anonymous – Houston Area Service Committee
Houston Area Narcotics Anonymous provides free peer-support meetings for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. Meetings are held daily and may include open discussions, Basic Text studies, speaker meetings, newcomer support, LGBTQ+ groups, Spanish-language meetings, and virtual options.
Contact:
📞 (713) 661-4200 — Houston English/Spanish helpline
📞 (888) 600-6229 — Regional Spanish helpline
✉️ ph*******@*****na.com
🌐 www.hascona.com
Local Meetings:
- Hugs Not Drugs Group – Monday, 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Room 101
2003 W 43rd Street, Houston, TX 77018 - Rainbow of Hope – Tuesday, 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church
2025 W 11th Street, Houston, TX 77008
Open LGBTQ+ discussion meeting. - Basic Recovery – Friday, 8:00–9:00 PM
📍 St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
600 Pecore Street, Houston, TX 77009
Open meeting. - Just In Time Group – Saturday, 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 The Council on Recovery
303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007.
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Al-Anon and Alateen – Houston Intergroup
Al-Anon provides confidential mutual support for relatives and friends affected by another person’s drinking. Alateen is intended for teenagers affected by someone else’s drinking. Houston Intergroup connects families with local in-person, hybrid, electronic, and telephone meetings, and there are no required membership fees.
Address:
📍 Al-Anon Intergroup Office and Bookstore
9800 Northwest Freeway, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77092
Contact:
📞 (713) 683-7227 — answered as close to 24/7 as possible
✉️ al****@***********on.org
🌐 www.houstonalanon.org
Meeting Options:
- Local in-person Al-Anon meetings
- Hybrid and electronic meetings
- Alateen meetings for teenagers
- Telephone and global electronic meetings
Current locations and schedules are provided through the official Houston meeting finder.
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SMART Recovery – Houston
SMART Recovery provides free, facilitator-led mutual-support meetings for adults experiencing substance-related or other addictive behaviors. Its Four-Point Program focuses on motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and developing a balanced life. The currently listed Houston meeting is conducted online in English.
Meeting:
📅 Every Thursday
🕒 5:00–6:00 PM Central Time
💻 Online meeting based in Houston
👥 Adults
🌐 meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/4285/
Open Door Mission – DoorWay Recovery
Open Door Mission is a Christ-centered Houston ministry serving men affected by addiction, homelessness, and related life crises. Its DoorWay Recovery program combines faith-based support with evidence-informed addiction services, recovery classes, spiritual development, life-skills education, mental-health coordination, vocational preparation, and a structured residential environment. Applicants can contact the organization directly to begin the admission process.
5803 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Phone: (713) 921-7520
Email: in**@*************on.org
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Star of Hope – Men’s Development Center
Star of Hope’s Men’s Development Center provides Christ-centered shelter and recovery support for men experiencing addiction and homelessness. Its nine-month recovery program is rooted in biblical principles and the 12 Steps. Services include shelter, meals, counseling, faith-based coaching, mentoring, life-skills education, workforce preparation, and support for rebuilding an independent life.
1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 226-5414
Intake Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
www.sohmission.org/how-we-help/for-men/
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Star of Hope – Women and Family Development Center
Star of Hope provides compassionate, Christ-centered care for single women and single-parent families. Recovery services include the 30-day New Pathways program and a 90-day state-licensed substance-use recovery program. Participants may receive housing, meals, case management, spiritual support, Bible study, licensed care, counseling, life-skills development, education, and employment preparation.
2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051
Phone: (713) 222-2220
Intake Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
www.sohmission.org/how-we-help/for-women-and-single-families/
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Celebrate Recovery – Tallowood Baptist Church
Celebrate Recovery at Tallowood Baptist Church is a Christ-centered support ministry for people experiencing chemical dependency, codependency, anxiety, anger, unhealthy behaviors, relationship problems, and other difficult life struggles. Weekly gatherings include fellowship, a large-group session, and gender-specific small groups. Registration is not listed as a requirement.
Point Building
12539 Vindon Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Meeting: Mondays, 6:30–9:00 PM
Phone: (281) 393-8839
Email: **@*******od.org