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Menninger Clinic

Medical Detox Outpatient Program
Address
6501 Fulton Street
Houston, Texas 77022
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About Menninger Clinic

Menninger Clinic is a physician-staffed substance use treatment facility located at 6501 Fulton Street in Houston, Texas, operating on a 50-acre campus affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. That academic affiliation sets it apart from freestanding detox centers — clinical decisions are made within a framework that includes dedicated medical directors for both addiction services and inpatient care. The clinic is open 24 hours a day and holds certification as an Opioid Treatment Program.

The clinic offers two confirmed levels of care: medical detox and an outpatient program. Medical detox provides supervised withdrawal management for patients entering addiction treatment, while the outpatient program supports ongoing care after the acute phase. Addiction services are overseen by Daryl I. Shorter, MD, who serves as Medical Director of Addictions Services — a role that reflects the clinic’s commitment to physician-directed withdrawal protocols.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods used at Menninger Clinic. The facility treats a broad range of conditions alongside substance use, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and sleep issues — recognizing that co-occurring psychiatric conditions frequently accompany addiction presentations. This dual focus on mental health and substance use is embedded in the clinical model rather than added as an afterthought.

Menninger Clinic serves adults, young adults, men, women, and pregnant women. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, self-pay, and financial assistance, which broadens access for patients who may not carry private insurance. For individuals or families in Houston’s Harris County seeking medically supervised detox within a psychiatrically sophisticated setting, this facility offers physician oversight, co-occurring condition treatment, and round-the-clock availability.

  • Affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine — academic-level clinical oversight for detox and withdrawal management
  • Dedicated Medical Director for Addictions Services (Daryl I. Shorter, MD) leading physician-directed withdrawal protocols
  • Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification supporting structured opioid treatment within detox services
  • 50-acre campus with 24-hour operations — accessible for same-day or urgent detox admissions
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and offers financial assistance — detox access is not limited to privately insured patients

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Outpatient Program
Conditions
Anxiety Depression Trauma Addiction Substance Use Personality Disorders Bipolar Disorder Women's Mental Health Sleep Issues
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Pregnant Women Men Women Adults Young Adults
Languages
English
Facility
50-acre campus Affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine

Location

Where it is

6501 Fulton Street, Houston, Texas 77022 Get directions

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Medical Detox at Menninger Clinic in Houston

Menninger Clinic provides medical detox as a primary level of care for individuals entering addiction treatment in Houston, Texas. The detox program operates within a facility that is open 24 hours a day, meaning clinical staff are available at any hour for patients managing acute withdrawal. Addiction services are directed by Daryl I. Shorter, MD, ensuring physician oversight throughout the withdrawal management process.

The clinic's Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification underscores its capacity to deliver structured, medically supervised treatment for opioid-related conditions. Combined with the facility's academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, patients entering detox at Menninger benefit from a clinical environment that goes beyond basic stabilization — withdrawal management is embedded within a broader system of psychiatric and medical expertise.

Co-Occurring Conditions Treated Alongside Substance Use

Menninger Clinic treats substance use disorders in the context of a wide range of co-occurring psychiatric and psychological conditions. These include anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and sleep issues — conditions that frequently complicate detox and withdrawal management when left unaddressed. Having dedicated medical directors for both addiction services and inpatient care means patients presenting with dual diagnoses receive coordinated oversight rather than sequential, siloed treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a confirmed therapeutic method in use at the clinic, providing a structured, skills-based framework applicable to both addiction and mental health conditions. For patients whose substance use is intertwined with unresolved trauma, mood disorders, or anxiety, this integrated clinical approach addresses the full picture of what is driving dependence — not just the physical withdrawal.

Who Menninger Clinic Serves and How to Pay

The clinic serves a broad population: adults, young adults, men, women, and pregnant women are all listed as populations served. Pregnancy adds medical complexity to withdrawal management, and Menninger's inclusion of pregnant women as a served population reflects a level of clinical readiness that not all detox centers maintain. Services are delivered in English.

Payment options at Menninger Clinic include Medicaid, Medicare, self-pay or cash, and financial assistance. This range of accepted payment methods makes medically supervised detox accessible to a wider cross-section of patients in the Houston area — not only those with employer-sponsored or private insurance. Individuals seeking detox programs who are uninsured or underinsured should ask the admissions team specifically about financial assistance options when calling.

Clinical Leadership and Facility Overview

Menninger Clinic operates at 6501 Fulton Street in Houston's Harris County on a 50-acre campus with an affiliation to Baylor College of Medicine. The clinical leadership team includes Robert J. Boland, MD, as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, and Michael McClam, MD, FAPA, as Medical Director for Inpatient and Residential Services. Neil Puri, MD, directs the Center for Brain Stimulation and Outpatient Division, reflecting the breadth of medical subspecialization on staff.

Beyond the physician ranks, the clinic's licensed clinical staff include professionals credentialed in both addiction counseling and behavioral health — among them Justin T. Anderson, LCSW-S, LCDC-I, and Dalanna Burris, LPC, LCDC, CSAT. This combination of psychiatric medical directors and licensed addiction counselors positions Menninger as a facility where detox and outpatient treatment are clinically integrated from the outset. The facility can be reached at (713) 275-5400.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Self-Pay / Cash Financial Assistance
Accreditations
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Common questions

FAQs About Menninger Clinic

Does Menninger Clinic offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is a confirmed level of care at Menninger Clinic in Houston, TX. The facility is open 24 hours a day and has a dedicated Medical Director for Addictions Services, Daryl I. Shorter, MD, overseeing withdrawal management. The clinic also holds Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification.
Is Menninger Clinic open 24 hours for detox admissions? +
Yes, Menninger Clinic operates 24 hours a day. For individuals or families facing a crisis requiring same-day detox, the facility can be reached at (713) 275-5400 at any hour.
What levels of care does Menninger Clinic provide? +
Menninger Clinic offers two confirmed levels of care: medical detox and an outpatient program. Medical detox addresses the acute phase of withdrawal under physician supervision, while the outpatient program provides continued treatment after stabilization.
Does Menninger Clinic accept Medicaid or Medicare for detox? +
Yes. Menninger Clinic accepts both Medicaid and Medicare as payment methods. Self-pay and financial assistance options are also available for patients without insurance coverage.
Does Menninger Clinic treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction? +
Yes. The clinic treats a range of conditions alongside substance use, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and sleep issues. This integrated focus is supported by medical directors specializing in both addiction and inpatient psychiatric services.
Is Menninger Clinic certified as an Opioid Treatment Program? +
Yes. Menninger Clinic holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification, which supports its capacity to provide structured, medically supervised opioid treatment within its detox and outpatient services.
What therapeutic approaches are used at Menninger Clinic? +
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a confirmed therapeutic method used at Menninger Clinic. The facility applies this approach within the context of addiction treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Does Menninger Clinic serve pregnant women seeking detox? +
Yes. Pregnant women are a confirmed population served at Menninger Clinic. Withdrawal management during pregnancy carries distinct medical considerations, and the clinic's 24-hour physician-staffed model is designed to accommodate medically complex presentations.
Where is Menninger Clinic located? +
Menninger Clinic is located at 6501 Fulton Street, Houston, TX 77022, in Harris County. The facility sits on a 50-acre campus affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Contact the clinic at (713) 275-5400.
Who leads the addiction services at Menninger Clinic? +
Addiction services at Menninger Clinic are directed by Daryl I. Shorter, MD, who serves as Medical Director of Addictions Services. The broader clinical leadership includes Robert J. Boland, MD, as Chief of Staff, and Michael McClam, MD, FAPA, as Medical Director for Inpatient and Residential Services.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Adolescents Adolescents and young adults Gay & Lesbian
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