Release Austin

Release Recovery Austin (Release Austin) is a gender-specific mental health and substance use treatment facility in Austin, TX, previously known as Alpha 180, founded by Zac Clark and Justin Gurland. It serves people looking for support with substance use and mental health concerns, including those stepping down from a higher level of care or starting treatment for the first time. If you're comparing options for yourself or a loved one, Release Austin also offers men's transitional living and structured support for clients seeking greater stability.

Levels of Care & Services Offered

• PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) — a 28-day track
• IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) — an 84-day track
• Outpatient care
• Supportive community/sober living housing, when appropriate — Release Austin's sober living homes are gender-specific and highly structured, with high staff-to-client ratios, 24/7 awake support staff, personalized case management, and premium amenities such as on-site chefs, yoga, and breathwork
• RELEASE U (Austin, TX) — a specialized campus platform tailored to college students navigating mental health issues, identity development, and recovery while balancing their studies

Release Austin is accredited by the Joint Commission.  It is also in-network with most insurance companies. Release Austin was previously known as Alpha 180. Zac Clark and Justin Gurland operate it as a mental health and substance use treatment facility.