Southwest Initiative for Addictive Diseases (SWIAD)
Excellence in Research, Training, and Service
The Southwest Initiative for Addictive Diseases (SWIAD) at TTUHSC’s Department of Psychiatry is a caring and confidential place where service-eligible individuals can receive counseling and support for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns, as well as for related social, familial, or environmental challenges. SWIAD’s multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals not only strive to provide the highest quality of care, but also seek to empower clients to work toward their goals and live healthier and more fulfilling lives by building and utilizing their own strengths and resources.
Mission
To improve the life quality of those with chemical dependency and mental health needs through the provision of comprehensive behavioral health care services, while concurrently providing opportunities for health professions training and research.
Vision
Southwest Initiative for Addictive Diseases adheres to the most rigorous standards that continuously demonstrate improvement in the quality of care through the use of best practices provided by a multidisciplinary and culturally competent team.
Services
SWIAD’s staff of qualified professionals includes professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and marriage and family therapists. The team takes a patient-centered approach to treatment that includes physical, psychological, and social dimensions, particularly as substance abuse and addiction rarely occur in isolation from other concerns. As such, issues such as relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief may also be addressed. The team’s goal is to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and mental health concerns.
SWIAD currently offers the following substance abuse and mental health services:
- Screening and Assessment
- Individual, Group, Relational, and Family Counseling
- Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
- Education (e.g., relapse prevention, sexual health)
- Crisis Counseling
- Referral & Continuing Care Services
- Psychopharmacology Education & Psychiatry Referral
- Urine Drug Screen Collection
- 24-Hour On-Call Line
Partnerships
The Southwest Initiative for Addictive Diseases has provided contract-based substance abuse counseling services for over two decades, and has worked to expand services to the broader Lubbock and South Plains communities through a partnership with the City of Lubbock. If you’re interested in partnering with SWIAD, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
SWIAD line: 806.743.1489
SWIAD Clinical Director: 806.743.6186
Got Questions?
Please contact SWIAD for any questions in regard to your services or to schedule an appointment.
Southwest Initiative for Addictive Disorders
4434 South Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79430
Phone: 806.743.1489
Email: SWIAD@ttuhsc.edu
If you have difficulty finding the entrance:
- From Quaker Avenue, drive West along the South Loop access road. SWIAD is located in the fourth building West of the Quaker / South Loop intersection, and is located between Hettler Insurance Agency and Mighty Wash.
- The entrance to SWIAD is on the East side of the building. Enter SWIAD through the single door to the North of the entrance to the Medical Examiner’s Office (Do Not Enter).
- A sign will note “TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry”.
- Ring the doorbell to gain entry, as the door is locked.
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Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call or text 988
If you are in crisis and one of the following applies to you:
- You feel you are in immediate danger of harming yourself.
- You feel you are in immediate danger of harming someone else.
- You have recently been assaulted or had a traumatic experience.
Please do one of the following:
- Call 911 – you will be connected with the police who can help you get emergency services.
- Call the StarCare Crisis Team 806.740.1414.
- Go to your local emergency room.
Most hotlines are available 24-7, and calls are always confidential, so you can feel comfortable sharing the things you worry would change the way your family and friends see you. For many people, making this call is the first step in their journey to taking control of their mental health struggles and finding what they need to experience the happiness they deserve.To view more available crisis lines click here.