Windmill Wellness Ranch
About Windmill Wellness Ranch
Windmill Wellness Ranch is a detox and residential program in Canyon Lake, Texas. They treat adults 18 and older who have a substance use disorder, and the Guardian Initiative is their program for veterans and first responders. They don’t treat anyone under 18.
Medical Detox in Canyon Lake
Nurses and providers stay on site around the clock in the detox wing at Windmill, where withdrawal is medically supervised. The treatment after it stays on the same 75-acre ranch, and you remain on the grounds for this inpatient detox.
Staff can monitor withdrawal symptoms through the night instead of leaving them until morning.
Master’s-level clinicians have training in trauma resolution, and they use genetic testing and a quantitative EEG brain map, a reading of brain activity, when they build a care plan.
The ranch is clinician-owned and has Joint Commission accreditation and membership in ASAM, the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
During residential treatment, people learn a 12-step framework and attend meetings on campus and off. Recovery coaches follow up with you and alumni coordinators do the same, per the discharge plan.
People come from across Texas and from other states to this ranch in the Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio.
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Inpatient care here’s immersive, and it happens on a 75-acre ranch. The ranch is the setting for the whole stay. |
Outpatient care’s on the ranch, and the ranch is dog-friendly. You’ll find sports courts, an outdoor pool and nature trails on the grounds. |
Recovery Coaches and Alumni Coordinators follow up with clients on a regular basis. They’ll check progress against the discharge plan. |
Care treats both together when both are present. That’s the substance use disorder and the mental health condition. |
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other’s recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery. |
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It’s medically supervised withdrawal, and it happens on site. Treatment then begins in the same place where it continues later. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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It’s adults 18 and older. The ranch treats people with a substance use disorder in that age group. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Animal therapy uses interactions with animals such as dogs or horses as part of treatment. You’ll learn to develop trust, lower your anxiety levels and regulate your emotions. This provides comfort and a sense of companionship during the recovery journey.
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CBT’s among the trauma-focused modalities here, along with EMDR and IFS as well. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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EMDR is used in treatment. It’s a trauma-focused modality, and IFS and CBT are used too. |
Exercise therapy incorporates physical activity into treatment to promote mental and physical health. Regular exercise reduces stress, boosts mood and enhances your overall wellbeing. This can give you a positive outlook and lower your relapse risk.
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Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Levels of Care
Inpatient care here’s immersive, and it happens on a 75-acre ranch. The ranch is the setting for the whole stay.
Outpatient care’s on the ranch, and the ranch is dog-friendly. You’ll find sports courts, an outdoor pool and nature trails on the grounds.
Recovery Coaches and Alumni Coordinators follow up with clients on a regular basis. They’ll check progress against the discharge plan.
Care treats both together when both are present. That’s the substance use disorder and the mental health condition.
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other’s recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
It’s medically supervised withdrawal, and it happens on site. Treatment then begins in the same place where it continues later.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
It’s adults 18 and older. The ranch treats people with a substance use disorder in that age group.
CBT’s among the trauma-focused modalities here, along with EMDR and IFS as well.
EMDR is used in treatment. It’s a trauma-focused modality, and IFS and CBT are used too.
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FAQs
What levels of care does Windmill Wellness Ranch offer?
You’ll get medically supervised withdrawal on site. Inpatient care uses a 75-acre ranch. Outpatient’s offered there too. IOP runs 3 or 5 days, in person or virtual. Both get treated together when the substance use disorder and the mental health condition are present. Recovery coaches and alumni coordinators follow the discharge plan. See aftercare planning.
How is the intensive outpatient program scheduled?
IOP’s 3 or 5 days. You’ll attend in person or virtually. In residential treatment, clients learn a 12-step framework and go to meetings on campus and off.
What's the setting like at the ranch?
The ranch covers 75 acres at Canyon Lake, in the Texas Hill Country. You’ll find a gym, sports courts, an outdoor pool and walking trails. Dogs are welcome. Meditation happens daily. Clients come from Texas and also from across the country.
Who is eligible for treatment at the ranch?
It’s adults 18 and older with a substance use disorder. Veterans and first responders can use The Guardian Initiative, a program named for that group.
Who provides medical and clinical care on site?
Master’s level clinicians on staff are trained in trauma resolution and in complex diagnoses. You’ll find nurses and providers on site 24/7 in the medical detox wing.