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Cenikor Foundation provides evidence-based substance use treatment in a structured, supportive environment. The nonprofit offers detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and medications for addiction treatment, along with recovery housing and aftercare. The Waco campus includes counseling and group spaces, a fitness room, and outdoor areas with gardens and a basketball court. Staff with lived recovery experience provide compassionate, connection-based care, supported by transportation assistance and accessible payment options.

Address

3015 Herring Avenue
Waco, TX 76708

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Mental health disorders
  • Veterans

Integrated Continuum of Care

Cenikor Foundation Waco provides a connected continuum of treatment, from medically supervised detox and residential programs to partial hospitalization (PHP), medications for addiction treatment (MAT), and aftercare. This nonprofit emphasizes accessibility, connection, and practical support throughout care, helping clients build stability through every stage of recovery.

Structured Treatment with Compassionate Support

The facility delivers 24/7 medical oversight and trauma-informed care designed to promote safety and consistency. Individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation form the core of daily programming. Many staff bring lived experience in recovery, fostering a culture of understanding and peer connection that supports both emotional and physical healing.

Flexible, Evidence-Based Care and Recovery Support

MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and virtual follow-ups to fit clients’ schedules. The PHP and Recovery Support Services programs provide structured daytime care, one-on-one coaching, and help with housing, employment, and vital documents. Clients benefit from continued alumni involvement and peer mentoring, creating lasting accountability and community beyond treatment.

Recovery Housing, Environment, and Accessibility

Cenikor’s recovery housing for men bridges the transition to independent living with daily staff support, affordable rent, and a peer-based community. The Waco facility features shared, air-conditioned rooms, group and dining areas, lounges with TV, a fitness room, and outdoor amenities including gardens, open seating areas, and a basketball court. Transportation assistance and financial support options make care more accessible for all clients.

Client Reviews

Reviews highlight Cenikor Foundation – Waco as a program that has profoundly impacted many people’s lives through structure, compassion, and community. Most reviewers describe meaningful personal growth and credit staff support for helping them regain confidence and stability.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Ambetter
  • First Health
  • Magellan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar
  • TriWest
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Access to nature
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Outdoor space
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Personal storage/safe
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Movies
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Kayaking
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • Cenikor staff are highly praised for their dedication and support during recovery.
  • Clients report significant personal growth and newfound confidence through the program.
  • The facility fosters a strong sense of community, making it a welcoming place for individuals seeking help.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.