Nutrition Therapy · Houston
Nutrition Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Recovery happens in the body too. Our registered dietitian helps you rebuild energy, mood and routine, one meal at a time.
01Registered Dietitian
02Ongoing Nutrition Groups
03Chef Prepared Lunch
04Open to Outside Clients
Why It Matters
Why nutrition matters in recovery
Alcohol and drugs deplete key nutrients, disrupt blood sugar and appetite, and affect sleep and mood. Depression and anxiety can do the same. Steady nourishment supports a steadier mind.
Read more on alcohol and sleep and GLP 1 and alcohol cravings.
What Is Included
What is included
Nutrition therapy for addiction recovery and mental health, built into daily life.
- One to one sessions with our registered dietitian
- Ongoing nutrition groups
- A chef prepared lunch every program day
- Practical skills for shopping, planning and cooking at home
Nutrition is part of IIP and can be added to any level of care.
Who It Helps
Who it helps
People in early recovery, people whose mood or energy is low, anyone rebuilding routine after treatment.
Heights does not treat eating disorders. If one is present, we refer to a specialized program.
Programs
Where nutrition fits
Nutrition is built into IIP and available as an add on everywhere else.
Most Individualized
Individualized Intensive Programming
A private plan built around one person, combining therapy, structure and recovery mentoring at the intensity you need.
Full Day Structure
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Full days of structured treatment on weekdays, with a chef prepared lunch, while you return home each evening.
Fits Your Week
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Groups and individual therapy several days a week, stepping down as you stabilize.
Inside a Program Day
A Day at Heights
See how groups, sessions and a shared lunch fit into a program day.
Guides and Resources
Guides on recovery and daily life
Clinician-written articles on routines, sleep and staying well after treatment.
Sober Dating: Relationships in Early Recovery
Building a Sober Support Network in Houston
Building a Sober Support Network in Houston
Recovery and the Holidays: A Houston Survival Guide
Recovery and the Holidays: A Houston Survival Guide
Ready When You Are
Rebuild energy and routine with support. Start with a call.
One confidential call can help you understand your options and the right starting point.
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Common Questions
Nutrition therapy, answered
For guidance about your situation, call admissions at (877) 549-5102.
Is nutrition included in programs?
Nutrition therapy is part of IIP and can be added to any other level of care, including PHP, IOP and outpatient therapy.
Can I see the dietitian without being in a program?
Yes. One to one sessions with our registered dietitian are open to people who are not in a program.
Do you treat eating disorders?
No. If an eating disorder is present, we refer to a specialized program.
Clinical Review
Written by Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, CEO of Heights Behavioral Health, and clinically reviewed by Deborah Darnell-Drake, LCSW-S, ACSW, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer. Heights Behavioral Health provides licensed outpatient behavioral health care for adults in Houston, Texas, delivered by master’s-level clinicians and licensed professionals. This page is intended to explain HBH services and does not replace an individualized clinical assessment. Last reviewed October 2026.
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Client Reviews
Rated 5.0 across 11 Google reviews
Verified reviews from clients and families who have been through our programs. Read them in full on Google, or add your own.
Amber A.
“From my very first interaction, I felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. The staff took the time to listen, answer my questions, and create a treatment plan that fit my needs.”
Kate H.
“Heights offered treatment three evenings a week, which made it possible for them to work during the day and still get consistent support.”
Alyssa G.
“Our family was scared and unsure where to turn. From the first conversation with Jeff and Beckie to walking through the doors, we felt genuinely cared for.”
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Call to discuss treatment for yourself or a loved one, talk through next steps, or refer a client. Confidential and judgment-free, every time.
Crisis Notice
Heights Behavioral Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency or crisis service. This page is general information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.