Release Austin

Substance Use and Mental Health
Treatment and Housing
Claimed
Insurance

Release Austin is a mental health and substance use treatment organization located in Austin, Texas. They are built on the idea of community, connection, and lived experience, bringing together professionals and individuals who understand recovery firsthand. Their focus is on creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where clients can heal, grow, and regain purpose.

Build Strength Through Personalized and Structured Support

Release Austin offers a full continuum of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) programs. Each level provides varying degrees of structure and support, ranging from 12 to 25 hours of therapy and recovery work per week. Their Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program lasts for 10 weeks, with groups held three times a week, and is designed for high school students and college-bound teens. They also provide transitional and residential living options for individuals who need a more stable environment during their recovery journey, such as a sober living program for men 18 and older. Their services include family therapy led by licensed professionals, ensuring that clients’ loved ones are also supported throughout the process. The organization serves adults struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders, tailoring treatment plans to each client's needs.

Stay Supported in a Dynamic and Connected Environment

In addition to clinical programs, Release Austin operates educational and prevention initiatives, such as Release U, which brings coaching and mental health education to college campuses. Their approach emphasizes meeting clients where they are and adjusting care intensity as needed to support lasting recovery. The residential spaces are centrally located in Austin, offering access to recovery resources, outdoor activities, and the local community.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
2416 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Typical Program Length
1-3 months
Founded in 2016
10 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Burnout, Depression +9 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +9 More
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Release Austin works with most major insurance providers. We are currently in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Tricare, Magellan Healthcare, and Aetna. However, we can also work with other insurance providers on an out-of-network basis. Our goal is to help youth, regardless of their insurance situation.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Elizabeth Rolfe

Elizabeth Rolfe

Clinical Director

LPC-S, ATR, LCDC

Nico Doorn

Nico Doorn

Executive Director

M.ED

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Director of Operations

MBA

Moore Woltz

Moore Woltz

Admissions Manager

Empower Adolescents to Find Their Strength
Empower Adolescents to Find Their Strength
Release Austin’s adolescent intensive outpatient program helps teens find stability and connection while navigating recovery. Through small groups, individual therapy, and mentorship, young people learn to manage emotions, rebuild trust, and move toward a life grounded in meaning and recovery.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Not included
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Not included
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Included
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Recovery Coaching
Recovery coaching is a type of support service designed to help individuals maintain their recovery goals, provide guidance and support, and connect them with resources and community-based services.
Included
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Co-Occurring Disorders
Depression
Drug Addiction

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Adolescents
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Men and Women
Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Personalized Treatment
Trauma Informed

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Adventure Therapy
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Bipolar
Burnout
Depression
Gaming
Internet Addiction
Narcissism
Personality Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Support Meetings (on-site)
Aftercare Recovery Coach
Relapse Prevention Planning
Ability to Call a Counselor
Recovery Retreats
Drug Screening
Aftercare Group Therapy
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Transportation Assistance

Amenities

Access to Nature
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Airport Transfers
Allow Cell Phones
Internet Access
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge

Special Considerations

Family Program
Young Adults Program
Gender-specific groups

Activities

Disc Golf
Rock Climbing
Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Adventure Outings
Alternative Meetings
Games
Hiking
Physical Fitness

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

Release Austin offers a full continuum of care including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient Program (OP). Each level provides varying degrees of structure and support, ranging from 12-25 hours of therapy and recovery work per week.

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.

Austin, Texas, United States.

Release Austin works with most major insurance providers. We are currently in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Tricare, Magellan Healthcare, and Aetna. However, we can also work with other insurance providers on an out-of-network basis. Our goal is to help youth, regardless of their insurance situation.

The typical length is 1-3 months.

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