Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC

Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC Providing Drug and Alcohol Counseling to adolescents/adults in South Texas since 2006. Contact us fo

09/27/2025

💚 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Save this number.
If your child ever opens up to you late at night…
Or you feel stuck and unsure what to do...

📞 Text or Call 988 — the 24/7 mental health crisis line.
This number can save a life.

🧠 Be prepared. Be present. Be the support they need.

09/26/2025

😰 “I’m scared my kid is hiding something.”
😤 “I get mad easily.”
💬 “So I come down hard. I judge. I yell.”

If this sounds like you… it’s okay.
You're not alone.

But maybe this time… pause.

💨 Breathe.
Tell yourself: I got this.
Then speak. Gently. Slowly. From love.

Because the truth is:
Your child may not show it with their face…
But their heart is begging:
“Please guide me.”

They want to hear from you. Even when it doesn’t look like it.

Your voice matters.
Your presence matters.
You’re not failing—you’re learning. ❤️

Talking to your teen about mental health can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. 💬💚It’s NOT about having the p...
09/22/2025

Talking to your teen about mental health can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. 💬💚

It’s NOT about having the perfect words... it’s about showing up with the right energy.

Here are 3 ways to make those hard conversations easier:
🌳 Create a safe space – Less lecture, more listening.
🤝 Ask, don’t assume – Curiosity builds trust.
🧠 Don’t try to fix everything – Your calm presence means more than solutions.

Your teen doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need one who’s present. 💚

09/21/2025

Want to help your teen stay sober after rehab? Start by being LESS busy. 🕰️💬
Recovery isn’t just about them: it’s about you, too. 🗣️

Here’s what matters most:
🧠 Teens need structure and purpose—so yes, keep them busy.
👀 But they need you even more. That means…
🚫 Less distractions.
📵 Less hustle.
🏠 More presence at home.

Sometimes, addiction grows in the silence of emotional distance.
Be the parent who shows up. Every day. On purpose. 💚

09/20/2025

The “cool parent” is not lenient… the "cool parent" is present.
You can also be that trusted adult for your teen. You just need to get more involved in their life

🏡 Invite your teen’s friends over (and their parents)
🍗 Fire up the grill
🤝 Be the safe space they remember

Your child’s friends might open up to you before your own child does — and that’s okay. Be the pillar of encouragement in their lives.

💚 Mesquite believes in strengthening families.

09/19/2025

As parents, you might want to:
🚫 Controll every move.
🚫 Shame every mistake.

We’ve learned that authoritarian parenting often backfires. It doesn’t create trust—it creates distance. 😔

✅ Instead, choose presence.
Sit with them. Laugh with them. Scroll with them.
Or just… exist beside them.

Even asking, “Do you want advice, or just someone to sit with you?”
That small question can mean everything.

Sometimes, being available is the biggest gift you can give your child. 💛

09/16/2025

🛑 Before you send your teen to rehab… try these 4 powerful steps at home first:

🧠 1. Create a safe space
If they think you’ll explode, they’ll shut down. Be curious, not judgmental.

🗣️ 2. Model what you want to see
If you're yelling, expect yelling back. Stay calm: they mirror you.

📅 3. Build daily structure
Wake-up times. Family meals. Screen-free evenings. Rhythm brings peace.

🧹 4. Offer real responsibility
Accountability teaches more than punishment. Let actions carry consequences.

✨ These shifts could change everything.
They may still need help—but you’ll know you gave them a strong foundation first.

💬 Is your teen prepared for peer pressure?Before they’re faced with the decision to say “yes” or “no,” you can give them...
09/15/2025

💬 Is your teen prepared for peer pressure?

Before they’re faced with the decision to say “yes” or “no,” you can give them the tools to stand strong.

Here are 3 ways to help them get ready:
👉 Recognize the signs – not all pressure looks so obvious.
🗣️ Practice script responses – give them words to use when it counts.
🤝 Build the right inner circle – peers with shared values make all the difference.

Giving your teen the right tools to face this adversity, will give them the confidence to overcome it 💪

09/14/2025

🎊 BIG GIVEAWAY! 🎊
We're celebrating our 10 year Anniversary at Mesquite Treatment Center!
Therefore, we're raffling this Barbecue Pit! 🍗

👀 How to enter:
1️⃣ Like the this Post
2️⃣ Comment on this post
3️⃣ Share this post!

🤩 That's it! 🤩
🗓️Winner will be announced:
October 15th at 12:00 PM SHARP!

🎊 Good Luck Everyone! 🎊

09/14/2025

Rehab isn’t forever: home is. 🏡💚
Your teen’s stay at rehab is temporary… but the impact can be lifelong if you’re part of the process.

Here’s what parents need to know:
🔑 Rehab teaches your teen tools—but tools need a place to be used.
🛠 That place is your home.
📆 When your child returns, your structure, routines, and emotional presence are what will help those tools work.
💬 Your involvement means everything. Healing doesn’t end at discharge. It begins again with you.

You’re not just getting your child back…
You’re getting a second chance to help them build a new life. 🌱

09/13/2025

💔 Is your teen acting different lately?
Maybe you can’t quite explain it… but something’s off.

These might be signs they're silently struggling:
🌀 Sudden mood swings
🌙 Sleeping way too much… or barely at all
🍽️ Eating too little—or binging out of anxiety
🗣️ Getting defensive over small questions
🚪Isolating in their room
😶 Acting secretive, withdrawn, or not like themselves

As a parent, you know your child’s normal state.
So when something shifts don’t ignore it.

Approach with calm.
Not anger. Not fear. Just love.

✨ You can interrupt the spiral… before it’s too late.
✨ You can help your teen feel seen again.

09/12/2025

If you choose to have kids, you commit to raising them.
You show up.
You love them.
You guide them.
You chew through the hard stuff.

Our kids didn’t ask to be here.
So we owe them presence, patience, and purpose. 💛

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17697 ABD Road
Harlingen, TX
78552

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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