Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders · Houston
Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Treatment in Houston
With the right medication, therapy and daily structure, people living with schizophrenia can build stable, meaningful lives. We provide that care close to home.
01Psychiatric Care and Medication
02Step Down From the Hospital
03Family Education
04Daily Structure in PHP
Who We Serve
Who this program is for
Adults living with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or other psychotic disorders who are stable enough for outpatient care, including people stepping down from a hospital stay.
Dual Diagnosis
Psychosis and substance use
Careful assessment comes before any label.
Meth, high potency cannabis and other drugs can trigger psychosis or make existing symptoms worse. We assess carefully to tell substance induced psychosis from a primary disorder, and treat both when they occur together through dual diagnosis care.
Learn about methamphetamine treatment and marijuana and cannabis treatment.
Our Approach
How we treat it
Steady psychiatric care and a daily rhythm, with family in the loop.
- Psychiatric care and medication management with regular follow up
- Individual therapy, including CBT for psychosis
- Skills for daily routine, stress and relapse warning signs
- Family education and support
- Daily structure in PHP or IIP, including a chef prepared lunch on program days
Safety First
When a higher level of care is needed
We plan for the hard days as well as the good ones.
If someone is not safe, or symptoms are severe, we coordinate with hospitals and residential programs and plan the return to outpatient care. In an emergency, call 911, or call or text 988.
Levels of Care
Levels of care for psychotic disorders
Every plan starts with a clinical assessment. Intensity steps down as you stabilize, with the same team the whole way.
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.
On Its Own or in a Program
Psychiatry and Medication Management
Psychiatric care that works alongside your therapist, with regular follow up.
Guides and Resources
Guides on mental health
Clinician-written articles on mental health conditions and what treatment involves.
High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Looks Like and Why It Deserves Care
Burnout or Depression? How to Tell the Difference
Burnout or Depression? How to Tell the Difference
Men’s Mental Health: The Signs Men Miss and How to Get Help
Men’s Mental Health: The Signs Men Miss and How to Get Help
Ready When You Are
Stable, meaningful days are possible. Start with a call.
One confidential call can help you understand your options and the right starting point.
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Common Questions
Schizophrenia treatment, answered
For guidance about your situation, call admissions at (877) 549-5102.
Can schizophrenia be treated outpatient?
Often, yes, when symptoms are stable enough and support is in place.
Do you take clients right after a hospital stay?
Yes, as a step down when clinically appropriate.
How can families help?
Family sessions teach what to watch for and how to support treatment. See Helping a Loved One and Family Support.
Do you take insurance?
We are private pay and provide superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. You can check your benefits with our out-of-network benefits check.
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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Every program, condition, and specialty at Heights connects to one coordinated outpatient team in the Houston Heights. Start wherever fits your situation, or call admissions and we will point you to the right place.
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.