When things feel out of control, we address the deeper issues.
Residential treatment for addiction, mental health, and trauma that tracks whether care is actually working, not just whether someone completed a stay.
Confidential. No commitment. Most major insurance accepted.
Research points to two things:
Residential care matters, and staying long enough matters.
Windmill is built around both.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that longer time in treatment is linked to better outcomes. Windmill is designed around that reality: residential care is generally a minimum of eight weeks, with discharge based on clinical progress, not a fixed calendar date. Before discharge, we connect each client with an outpatient therapist so they have support in place as they continue their recovery.
According to a study in Addictive Behaviors
Stahler et al., Addictive Behaviors, 2016
According to the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
NAATP FoRSE Outcomes Report, 2024
All figures independently verified by Trac9.
The Windmill Guarantee*
We back what we do with something most programs will not offer.
*The Windmill Guarantee applies to clients who complete the full treatment program including the post-treatment protocol. Speak with our admissions team for full terms.
What clients say
“Windmill Wellness Ranch saved my life. It’s not just a rehab, it’s so much more. The staff go above and beyond for their clients. My only regret is not coming sooner.”
“The staff set the tone for an accepting, judgment-free place to get the help you need. I’m so thankful for my time on the ranch.”
“Through all the obstacles and struggles I processed here I was shown only grace and immense patience. I have a deep appreciation for all the unconditional love and support I was shown at Windmill.”
“Windmill absolutely changed my life and helped me build a solid foundation. What a life changer.”
What can make Windmill a better fit than other residential programs
Two individual sessions per week
Most programs offer one.
Brain Frequency™: Only Available at Windmill
The only inpatient program to offer qEEG brain mapping and neuromodulation.
Goals-based, not calendar-based
Discharge when clinical goals are met, not because 30 days are up.
Master’s-level clinicians
Many programs rely on addiction counselors. Windmill’s clinicians are trained to treat addiction and mental health.
Lifetime aftercare + personal recovery coach
Every client receives lifetime aftercare access and a personal recovery coach.
75-acre ranch, dogs welcome
75 acres in the Texas Hill Country. No urban distractions. Dogs welcome.
We track whether treatment is working, not just whether someone completed a stay.
Windmill was selected to present its measurement-based care model at a national Joint Commission conference.
Joint Commission accreditation means meeting rigorous national standards for patient safety and quality. Being selected to present at their national conference reflects how seriously Windmill takes using data and technology to make treatment more effective.
Windmill may be the right fit if treatment needs to go deeper.
Many people who reach out are calling for someone they love. Others are calling for themselves. Either way, these are signs that residential treatment may be appropriate.
- ✓Attempts to stop have not held.
- ✓Substance use and depression, anxiety, or trauma feel connected.
- ✓The current environment makes it hard to get better.
- ✓Outpatient therapy has not been enough.
- ✓A hospitalization, overdose, arrest, or frightening conversation made it clear something has to change.
- ✓Detox helped stabilize things, but the deeper issues were never fully addressed.
- ✓Military, first responder, or high-stress work history needs to be understood in treatment.
If several of these feel familiar, the next step is not figuring it out alone. It is having a real conversation with someone who understands what level of care may be needed.
After a few weeks, some people feel better and want to return home early. But feeling better is not the same as being ready.
What families ask before calling
Request a confidential admissions call
Our admissions team is available to answer questions, assess the situation, and help you understand your options. No pressure, no judgment. Most families feel relief just from talking with someone who understands the situation.
All calls completely confidential
Insurance verified same day, usually within hours
No commitment required to speak with us
Honest assessment: we will tell you if we are not the right fit
Admissions available 24/7