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Verified Treatment Center

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Mesa, AZ · 85201

SAMHSA Verified

Key Takeaways for University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

  • SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline free & confidential 24/7

About University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Located in Mesa, AZ, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston operates within the AZ regulatory framework as a licensed addiction-treatment provider. The specific care levels offered by University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston should be confirmed directly with the admissions team. Structural evaluation of this facility's clinical posture requires review of state licensing records, accreditation status, and payer-network contracts.

Care levels at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Care-level specifics for University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston are not well-documented in the public SAMHSA record; a direct conversation with the admissions team is the reliable way to confirm what the facility actually provides. ASAM Criteria 4e level-of-care matching requires clinical assessment across six dimensions (withdrawal potential, biomedical conditions, emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions, readiness, relapse risk, recovery environment). The alignment of University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston's offerings to any specific patient's clinical profile should be determined by an independent ASAM-aligned assessment prior to admission.

Insurance and payment

Payment and insurance specifics for University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston are not fully documented in the SAMHSA registry — a direct admissions conversation is the reliable way to confirm what forms of payment are accepted and at what network-contract level. The operational prerequisite for admission is written documentation of: (a) network contract status; (b) prior authorization; (c) cost-sharing structure; (d) medical-necessity criteria applied. Absence of any of these four increases the probability of post-admission financial disagreement.

Before you call

Pre-admission due-diligence for University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston: (1) ASAM 4e level-of-care documentation matching clinical assessment; (2) written Verification of Benefits specific to insurance product; (3) MAT policy documentation (particularly buprenorphine and methadone continuation protocols for opioid use disorder patients); (4) accreditation verification via CARF or Joint Commission provider-search tools; (5) state licensing status confirmed via AZ behavioral-health regulator inspection records. If the clinical situation involves opioid use disorder, confirm explicitly whether University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston offers medication-assisted treatment — buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone. Programs that do not are operating outside the current standard of care.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston at a Glance

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Contact & Location

Address

262 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201

Facility direct line

409-772-1011

Website

www.utmb.edu

Questions about this facility

Common questions about University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Answered from public sources: SAMHSA listings, federal parity regulations, and our own admissions helpline intake notes.

Is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston listed in the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator?

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston appears in our directory because it is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. The SAMHSA listing is the federal reference for licensed substance-use programs in the United States — inclusion requires active state licensure. If you want to verify independently, you can search by name or ZIP at findtreatment.gov.

What insurance does University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston accept?

Insurance network lists change frequently, so the definitive answer is always to call the facility directly or call our helpline — we verify benefits on the line, for free. In general, most SAMHSA-listed programs in AZ accept at least one commercial insurer plus Medicaid. Out-of-network coverage depends on your specific plan's behavioral-health benefits.

How do I know if this level of care is right for me?

The clinical answer comes from an ASAM assessment — a six-dimension evaluation of withdrawal risk, medical conditions, mental state, readiness to change, relapse potential, and living environment. A good intake conversation at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston (or any SAMHSA-listed program) will walk through those dimensions before recommending a level of care. If you would like help thinking through the fit first, take our 2-minute self-assessment.

Is calling confidential? Will my employer find out?

Substance-use treatment records are protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal rule stricter than HIPAA. An employer cannot access your records without a court order or your written consent. Insurance claims will reflect that behavioral-health services were provided, but not the diagnosis or the content. Calls to our helpline and to University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston directly are confidential.

What happens if I call the helpline instead of the facility?

Our helpline ((888) 333-RECOV) is answered 24/7 by licensed admissions counselors. They will ask about insurance, location preference, and clinical priorities, then match you against in-network verified programs. You can request University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston specifically. There is no obligation to admit — the call is informational.