PARC: Prevention and Recovery Center
PARC – part of the Discovery Addiction Services family – has been providing 40 years of award-winning expertise in substance use disorder treatment, which includes helping thousands of adult and teen patients each year regain control of their lives. This is based on a unique, measurement-based system that gives us the clearest possible view of your needs.
At PARC, we know that addiction is a disease of the mind, body and spirit. That’s why we take every possible approach to improve our patients in every one of these areas.
40+ Years of Experience
Excellence in Clinical & Holistic Treatment
24/7 Support
Round-the-Clock Care
Conditions We Treat: Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
When you have a substance use or co-occurring disorder, you want professionals who know the best way to approach your needs, both physically and mentally. Here’s a look at the conditions we treat using our measurement-based approach and personalized treatment planning methods.
Measurement-Based Care for Emotional, Mental & Physical Wellbeing
Measuring where you’re at before, during and after treatment is critical to helping you find lasting recovery. We use these measurements to help provide you with care that is fully personalized to you. Here’s a look at what to expect:
Thorough assessment at intake
Look at 27 wellness indicators—including depression, anxiety, substance use screening, etc.—in treatment
Post-treatment analysis continues with our Discovery for Life™ program
Recovery Results
When care is measured, people get better. Our measurement-based approach to treating substance use disorder is truly transformative, as seen in our former patients*:
99%
can identify triggers and know when to ask for help.
99%
believe they can handle what happens in life.
97%
understand how to control symptoms.
95%
leave treatment with a plan to feel well.
Levels of Care at PARC
Find comprehensive care no matter where you are in your recovery journey.
Residential
Get measurement-based treatment in a comfortable home away from home.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Find a full day of immersive treatment within a safe haven
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Get partial day treatment during the day or in the evenings.
Detox
Experience stability with the right medication and expertise.
Treatment Programs at PARC
Every person is unique and deserves a rehab program that will suit their specific needs. From the moment you step through the doors, you will be seen as an individual and provided with the coping skills that work best for you. Once you’ve mastered them, a full and lasting recovery is possible.
Here’s a look at our different programs to see what is right for your needs, many of which lean on the 12-step philosophy:
Our drug and alcohol treatment plan for adults offers a structured, intensive approach that includes education that teaches you about addiction and recovery, including relapse prevention, programs that focus on your core issues and ongoing support to help keep your new sobriety strong.
At PARC, your child will receive the individual attention they need to recover. We can accommodate all of your teen’s needs at one convenient location. You and your family will receive support, education, treatment and guidance.
PARC offers drug rehab and alcohol treatment services designed specifically to meet the needs of licensed professionals and individuals in high-profile positions. Our professionals and executives treatment serves professionals referred by Employee Assistance programs.
A tailored program to help veterans and first responders on the road to recovery from substance use disorder and help manage a mental health disorder, as well as specifically reintegrate veterans into their community.
Adult Program (25+)
Our drug and alcohol treatment plan for adults offers a structured, intensive approach that includes education that teaches you about addiction and recovery, including relapse prevention, programs that focus on your core issues and ongoing support to help keep your new sobriety strong.
Young Adult Program (18-24)
Teen Program (13-17)
At PARC, your child will receive the individual attention they need to recover. We can accommodate all of your teen’s needs at one convenient location. You and your family will receive support, education, treatment and guidance.
Professionals & Executives Program
PARC offers drug rehab and alcohol treatment services designed specifically to meet the needs of licensed professionals and individuals in high-profile positions. Our professionals and executives treatment serves professionals referred by Employee Assistance programs.
Stars & Stripes: Veterans Program
A tailored program to help veterans and first responders on the road to recovery from substance use disorder and help manage a mental health disorder, as well as specifically reintegrate veterans into their community.
Our PARC Locations
We have two locations to serve you: residential, detox and outpatient in Houston, and IOP in The Woodlands. When you stay with us, expect the following amenities to help you stay comfortable:
Award-winning meals
Gym
Greenhouse
Bookstore
Holistic therapies (music, art, yoga, etc.)
Support groups (grief & loss, spirituality)
Leadership Team
Meet our experienced professionals dedicated to your recovery and wellness journey.
Anna Gaddy
CEO
Mike Leath, M.D.
Medical Director
Carlos Guerra Jr., M.D.
Director of Psychiatry
Traci Gauen, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Director of Clinical Services
What Former Patients Are Saying
“We attended every meeting the PARC had to offer. It only took a few visits to begin feeling lucky…lucky that our son was in a safe place, lucky that he was willing to see us, lucky that he wasn’t running away and lucky that he was alive.”
V.M., parent of former patient
“I was at my end…losing everyone and everything I loved and had worked hard for… Situations in my life finally came to a roaring boil and into the PARC I went… I have been sober for three years now. I am a proud alumnus of the PARC.”
L. M., former patient
“I have a life today that has dimension, and I get to be active in all kinds of ways that I wasn’t before…[after treatment, I’m] productive in my profession, in my community and in my family.”
V., former patient
Most Major Insurance Providers Welcomed
PARC firmly believes in eliminating barriers to treatment. It’s why we closely work with major insurance carriers to ensure everybody receives the treatment they deserve.
Aetna Behavioral Health
BCBS Medicaid
BCBS of Texas
Cigna Behavioral Health
ComPsych
Humana
Magellan
Optum Behavioral Health
Optum Medicaid
TRICARE
TriWest
Value Options
Dedicated to Your Recovery – for Life
Once you discover your newfound confidence after treatment, rest assured that you’re never alone. You’ll have unlimited free access to Discovery365™ – our exclusive app that uses breakthrough AI technology to intervene when you need additional support during the first year post-treatment. This is part of our exclusive Discovery for Life™, which includes:
Support groups (online and in-person)
Social events dedicated to Discovery alumni
Educational content through the alumni app
Proudly Accredited by CARF & Certified by LegitScript
PARC is proud to be certified by CARF. This recognition means we only provide the highest standards for safety and quality to all patients who walk through our door.
Our standing with LegitScript recognizes that we have been formally certified to meet their legal, safety and transparency standards.
Start Your Journey Today
PARC is a leading addiction treatment center, serving the Houston community for 40-plus years. We’ll help you build your best life in a serene, safe and confidential setting. To learn more about our program, reach out to us today.
*Percentage includes patients who admitted to Discovery Addiction Services in 2023 (1/1/23 – 6/30/23) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS; N = 338). As patients admitted to Discovery Addiction Services present with addiction as their primary mental illness, “addiction” here also refers to “mental illness experience” as written in the RAS.