Did you know that according to the National Institutes of Health, 1 in 5 adolescents in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition, and many go without the help they need?
Be Well Youth Clinic now provides comprehensive care for adolescents and young adults 11-27 years old struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
Why choose Be Well Youth Clinic?
Services:
We accept most insurance plans. For patients without insurance, low and no-cost options may be available.
We know that walking through the door for the first time can feel like a big step. We want you to know what to expect so you can feel confident and prepared. Your first appointment typically includes:
Appointments typically last 30–60 minutes. There's no pressure to have all the answers — we'll figure it out together.
Absolutely! At Be Well Texas Youth Clinic, we believe that family is one of the most powerful forces in a young person's recovery. That's why family isn't just welcome here — family is part of the treatment*.
Family members can participate in treatment planning and progress check-ins, so you're never just waiting on the sidelines for updates. In addition, you'll gain practical tools and strategies to support your child or young adult at home, not just during clinic visits, but also during family guidance meetings.
We also recognize that when a young person is struggling, the whole family feels it. That's why our support extends to you, too — helping family members process their own experiences, improve communication, and heal together, through family therapy.
At Be Well Texas, your involvement is essential to the young person's recovery journey — required for patients under 18, and available with consent for those 18 and older.
As a parent or guardian, you know your child better than anyone. If something feels off that feeling is worth paying attention to.
There's no single sign that means the young person in your life needs support, but some things to watch for include:
You don't have to wait until things reach a crisis point. Early support is more effective than waiting and reaching out is never the wrong call.
If you're not sure whether what you're seeing rises to the level of "needing help," call us. We're happy to talk it through with you.
We treat all substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. The most commonly seen in this age group are cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol.
We also treat use involving high-risk substances, including opioids, benzodiazepines (such as sleeping pills), and stimulants (such as meth or Adderall). If you're unsure whether what your child is experiencing qualifies, reach out — we're happy to help assess.
Substance Use Disorders (SUD) are more than just physical dependence on a substance. SUD involves three things happening together:
When substances start affecting how a young person functions in their daily life — not just how they feel physically — that's when we're talking about addiction.
Substance Use Disorders are a chronic, treatable disease — not a moral failure or a matter of willpower. It develops through a combination of genetics, brain development, environment, and life experiences. Some young people are simply more vulnerable to it than others, and that has nothing to do with their character.
You may have heard words like "junkie," "addict," or "alcoholic" used to describe people struggling with substance use. At Be Well Texas Youth Clinic, we don't use that language — because words matter. Stigmatizing labels make it harder for young people and families to seek help. The clinically accurate and preferred term is substance use disorder — language that recognizes this as a medical condition, not a character flaw, and keeps the focus on the person rather than defining them by their struggle.
Here, we see a whole person, not a diagnosis. And with the right support, recovery is absolutely possible.
MOUD stands for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder — FDA-approved medications that work alongside counseling to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings, easing withdrawal, and lowering overdose risk. Common options include buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, and naltrexone, with the right choice depending on your child's specific needs.
Unfortunately, MOUD is difficult for young people to access. Many providers aren't trained to prescribe to minors, stigma remains a barrier, and some states add additional consent or age restrictions that delay care — even in urgent situations.
At Be Well Texas Youth Clinic, we're one of the few youth-focused clinics in the Texas region equipped to offer MOUD as part of a comprehensive, family-centered treatment plan. We believe every young person deserves access to the full range of tools that support recovery.
