Our San Marcos, TX Facility
San Marcos Treatment Center is located on 65 acres in the Texas Hill Country, 25 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio. With an abundance of trees and wildlife, this idyllic setting provides a healthy environment for children and adolescents. The facility has 212 beds divided into 13 living units across the campus.
Mental Health Services
How Do I Get Started?
Finding the right treatment for your child can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Support for Military Families
At San Marcos Treatment Center, we recognize the challenges military life poses for children. We offer patient-centered, targeted therapy specifically designed to support children from military families.
Children in military communities face unique difficulties. Extended separations and frequent moves can be particularly tough, leading to struggles in forming lasting connections and feelings of instability and isolation. We empower adolescents to develop skills that foster a greater sense of control.
Blog
What Oppositional Defiant Disorder Looks Like in Real Life
Recognizing when to seek help for ODD is vital. If oppositional behaviors disrupt daily life or worsen, professional support may be needed. Look for persistent anger or defiance that strains relationships.
Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Children and Teens
Emotional dysregulation in children and teens can be managed with understanding and support. Early intervention and consistent emotional guidance help foster resilience. By employing effective strategies, families can nurture healthier emotional growth, benefiting long-term mental health and relationships.
The Power of Group Therapy for Adolescents
Your teenager is withdrawing, and every attempt to connect feels like hitting a wall. You've tried talking, but what if the key isn't getting them to talk to you, but to someone who truly gets it: another teen?
Empathy: Supporting Healing and Trust
Empathy is at the heart of our patient-centered care, guiding how we listen, understand and support each patient’s healing process. Learn more about our commitment to compassion and the respect we have towards all patient experiences in this short video.
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Testimonial
I already have recommended San Marcos to a family who is sending their son there. I can't thank you enough for the healthy changes you have encouraged my daughter to make. She was very happy there.



