The Menninger Clinic, established in 1925 and now located within the renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, offers elite-level psychiatric and addiction treatment grounded in a comprehensive biopsychosocial model. Its affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine ensures deeply informed, evidence-based care tailored for complex mental health needs.

With a heritage in psychiatric training and innovation, Menninger provides a full spectrum of services—from diagnostic assessment and stabilization to inpatient treatment and personalized outpatient pathways—enhanced by collaborations among psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors. The clinic’s thoughtful blend of rigorous evaluation, individualized pathways, and care coordination fosters meaningful recovery in emotionally safe environments.

Center Overview

Location

12301 S. Main St, Houston Texas

Accreditation

Accredited by The Joint Commission; first independent psychiatric hospital in the U.S. recognized by the American Nurse Credentialing Center with Pathway to Excellence™ designation (multiple times); affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine

Founded

1925 (founded in Topeka, moved to Houston in 2003)

ZIP Code

77035

Website

www.menningerclinic.org

Primary Focus

1- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments
2- Inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults, young adults, children/adolescents
3- Addiction and mental illness co-treatment (Center for Addiction Medicine & Recovery)
4- Specialized programs: Compass Young Adult, Professionals in Crisis, Hope Adult, Adolescent

Typical Program Length

Inpatient/Residential psychiatric treatment, Partial hospitalization and outpatient tracks via men’s and adolescent programming (e.g., Menninger 360, Pathfinder), Detox and stabilization services within inpatient setting

Phone Numer

713-275-5400

Insurance Accepted

Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.

Self-pay; insurance (including out-of-network arrangements via utilization review assistance)

Call Access Center (713-275-5400) to connect with Care Coordinator; interviews include patient, family, and referring clinician; onsite intake by admissions coordinator, nurse, and psychiatrist; guided placement post-evaluation

Multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists (Baylor faculty), psychologists, social workers, master’s-level clinicians, registered nurses, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors
Not detailed publicly; long history of treating complex conditions and delivering measurable outcomes via biopsychosocial model

Executive Verified Listing

Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Florida DCF

Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.

Meet your care team

Not explicitly named in publicly accessible materials; treatment is delivered via interdisciplinary teams composed of Baylor College of Medicine faculty and expert clinical professionals.

Specialties

Complex psychiatric and dual-diagnosis cases
Assessments for difficult-to-diagnose and treatment-resistant presentations
Professionals’ mental health programs
Children, adolescent, and young adult protocols

Therapies & Approaches

Biopsychosocial, trauma-informed individualized treatment plans
Psychiatric evaluation, psychological testing, neuropsychological and genetic testing, MRI/EEG and sleep studies
Pathway-based interventions: trauma, mood/anxiety (CBT, ACT), substance use, emotion regulation (DBT, RO-DBT)
Individual, group, family therapy, psychoeducation, recovery groups

Amenities

Modern, urban campus within the Texas Medical Center
Advanced diagnostic and assessment labs
Family-friendly accommodations and regular visiting
Integrated care teams accessible throughout inpatient units

The Menninger Clinic

713-275-5400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect during the admissions process? +

Contact starts with the Access Center, where a Care Coordinator will guide you through available programs, insurance, and bed availability. Upon acceptance, the on-site admissions team completes medical and psychiatric intake, and your tailored treatment plan begins.

Does Menninger handle both mental health and addiction? +

Yes. Their Center for Addiction Medicine & Recovery offers a continuum of care including detox, residential, outpatient, and case management options—integrated within a psychiatric framework for holistic healing.

What makes Menninger unique compared to other psychiatric facilities? +

Menninger is distinguished by its nearly century-old legacy, academic affiliation with Baylor, comprehensive assessments, specialized pathway programming, and multidisciplinary model crafted for high-complexity cases.

Are families involved in treatment? +

Absolutely. Families are integral to the treatment experience, with structured opportunities for engagement through therapy, visits, and virtual check-ins, coordinated by on-site clinical staff.

How should I plan financially for treatment at Menninger? +

Most services are self-pay, though some insurance plans are accepted. Staff will assist with benefit coordination, and they can help facilitate out-of-network reimbursement to support financial planning.

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