San Marcos Treatment Center is a 212-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility on a 65-acre campus in San Marcos, TX, providing 24-hour psychiatric care and integrated educational services for children and adolescents.
San Marcos Treatment Center is a 212‑bed psychiatric residential treatment facility located on a 65‑acre campus in the Texas Hill Country. The campus is organized into multiple living units and provides 24‑hour psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a seclusion‑free setting.
The center uses individualized treatment plans within a therapeutic milieu designed for safety, predictability and consistent behavior support. Services include:
Licensed mental health professionals are available around the clock to support patient care.
On‑site accredited educational services are provided alongside clinical care, using technology in classrooms and a district curriculum to support academic reengagement, credit recovery and credit transfer. Career and technical education and campus vocational opportunities are offered, and academic progress is reported regularly.
The activities program provides structured recreation and leisure opportunities informed by a leisure assessment with a certified therapeutic recreation specialist to meet developmental and recreational needs.
San Marcos provides residential behavioral health care for adolescents ages 14 to 17 who need a higher level of support, combining structured daily routines with therapy, education and recreational activities.
CTE classes connect academic learning to career pathways using project‑based learning across multiple career fields and offer practical skills such as food‑handling preparation and other vocational training.
San Marcos provides children’s residential treatment programming for ages 6 to 13, blending treatment, education and daily activities to help children better navigate daily life.
The Healing Trail is an approximately 2,000‑foot natural walking trail on campus used to engage the senses and support reflection as part of therapeutic activities.
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An on‑site accredited school provides consistent daily instruction for students in grades 1 through 12 within the therapeutic setting, with credit recovery and state‑aligned curriculum.
San Marcos offers residential behavioral health services designed for military dependents, addressing challenges related to frequent moves, separations and deployments and accepting TRICARE® in‑network.
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