Substance use disorders occur when someone has been consuming a substance, such as opioids, alcohol, or cocaine, and it is impacting their physical and psychological lives and their relationships. In 2020, 17.2 million women in the United States had a substance use disorder.

Mental health disorders are conditions that impact someone’s emotional, social, and psychological well-being. In the United States, 33.6 million women had a mental health disorder in 2020.  In the same year, 9.5 million women had both substance use and mental health disorders in the United States. Receiving treatment for both disorders in a specialized program can allow women to engage in and embrace their recovery fully.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, women develop substance use disorders faster than men. They may also experience different symptoms despite having the same disorder. 

Women also have more relationship, family, and community expectations than men when it comes to receiving treatment, which results in women having different needs. However, many times, mixed-gender treatment programs only focus on the needs of men. When this happens, women may feel like they can’t relate to their treatment and thus do not find any benefit from the services offered. 

However, when women attend a specialized program, such as ours, they can connect with other women with similar needs and experiences. They will receive treatment focusing on putting their health at the center of recovery. 

At SUN Behavioral Health Houston, we provide inpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment designed with women in mind. Our women’s connections program ensures that you or your female loved one receives the appropriate care needed in an environment that promotes safety and healing. 

In order to give every woman the right to feel safe, we keep highly disruptive patients off the unit. The atmosphere of the unit is calm, soft-spoken, and peaceful, with a focus on depression and general mental health. To ensure these conditions are met, we do in-house and in-person assessments to guarantee proper placement. Our doctor, who runs the unit, completes these assessments. She will consider your current condition, needs, and previous treatment experience. 

You will be surrounded by women in circumstances similar to yours, forming meaningful connections and conversations. When you participate in our specialty program, you will build an unbreakable foundation for your healing and recovery. The skills and techniques you learn at SUN Behavioral Health Houston are not just tools – they are the keys to your empowerment. As you progress in treatment, you will see these keys unlocking new doors of resilience within you.