Nestled in the heart of Waco, this location offers a full continuum of integrated care to support individuals on every step of their recovery journeys.
Our 55-bed facility starts clients on their path to sobriety through detox and residential services in a safe, structured environment.
For those completing inpatient or needing ongoing therapeutic support, we recommend a lower level of care, such as outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), aftercare (recovery coaching and alumni), and recovery housing.
Our dedicated team—many of whom are in recovery themselves—is what makes Cenikor Waco different. Connection is at the heart of recovery, and working with people who understand firsthand what it takes to live sober can make all the difference.
Reach out today to learn how our team can help you or a loved one take the next step toward lasting recovery — because we were built to treat people others turn away.
Dr. Acebo has been the Medical Director of Cenikor Corpus Christi (formerly Charlie’s Place) since 2007. He is a Texas native from Hebbronville, before moving to Austin, Texas to obtain his B.S. in Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin.
He continued his education at the UTMB Medical School at Galveston while working as an outpatient clinic pharmacist. After graduation, he proceeded to practice family medicine residency training at Memorial Medical Center in Corpus Christi Texas.
Lindsay Smith is an accomplished behavioral health leader with ten years of experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services. Currently serving as a Regional Director of an inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation program, Lindsay has built a career grounded in ethical leadership, community collaboration, and client-centered care.
Beginning their professional journey as a part-time behavioral health technician while pursuing higher education, Lindsay steadily advanced through clinical and leadership roles, earning licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intern in 2016 and becoming a licensed (LCDC) in 2019. Their academic background includes multiple associate degrees in Mental Health Substance Abuse, Youth Counseling, Social Work, and General Academics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions, completed in 2024.
