Awakenings of Florida

About Awakenings of Florida

Awakenings for Women was located in Boca Raton, Florida. They’re permanently closed now but they were an addiction treatment and relapse prevention halfway house. They provided a sober lifestyle and support system for women in recovery from addiction.

What I liked about them was that they were big on peer to peer support. Having someone to relate to, while in recovery, can be beneficial as they understand what you are going through. Their intensive outpatient program provided regular counseling and treatment sessions. They did believe in the 12 step principles and attended local 12 step meetings. Once the women completed the program, most would then transfer to their sober living homes.

The sober living program was about 8 months in length. The first 2 months were known for the orientation and adjustment period. You would be assigned a big sister to guide you through the early stages in the program.

Since you are required to attend local 12 step meetings, the first two weeks would be driven to those meetings daily. The following two months allowed you more flexibility. You would have a later curfew and your meetings were geared towards relapse prevention. I do like that they require you to seek employment at this stage.

Once you had been at the sober living house for four months, you would have had more independence. They would still emphasize full time employment and 12 step meetings. Around the eight month mark you would graduate and you would be able to live in the graduate house.

The graduate houses were fully furnished and provided bedrooms and bathrooms for up to four residences. I do like that each residence had their own pool. At this point you became responsible for yourself and with no supervision of others.

Latest Reviews

Amy Brunelle

5 years ago on Google

My daughter was in severe crisis and this facility let her leave instead of Baker acting her which resulted in her death. I was assured that she would be held safe and that did not occur.

Kelly Mathews

6 years ago on Google

I think Awakenings is a great start after a residenial program. They keep you in check, provide transportation to and from daily meetings. I did want to add, they have a nice pool.Please take a look, I think there could be some maintenance though.

Christina Kornijenko

6 years ago on Google

I lived at Awakenings for almost 6 months back in 2008. I am from Michigan and had went to rehab 8 different unsuccessful times over the years I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. It wasn't until a counselor at the treatment center I was in suggested that I go to Awakenings for after care treatment, that I finally got clean. 10 years later I'm still married to my high school sweetheart, we have two beautiful children, our home is paid off, but most importantly I'm totally clean & sober and have been since living at Awakenings 10 years ago. This place truly has saved my life. It's not a Luxury 5 star hotel, but it's a stable environment and a supportive community of women just like myself. Women who have all hit rock bottom at a point in their life, but they have the will to live and change their lives for the better. All and all this place really is an excellent option for starting over the right way in a comfortable, friendly, and supportive environment. They have rules and structure, but it's up to you if you follow them. If the dishes were dirty it's because you or one of your roommates didn't clean them. It's not an all inclusive resort with maids, it's an apartment complex of a bunch of women just like yourself that are sick and tired of living an unmanageable life on the streets because of addiction. Don't be fooled by some of the negative comments, your always gonna get a few cady/negative people, especially when your dealing with a bunch of drug addicts who are used to lying, cheating, and stealing to get what they want. We all came here for the same reason, because our lives became unmanageable becauseof drugs and alcohol, it's the women who have walked away with their lives that are truly the lucky ones, the ones who will be forever grateful to places like Awakenings for giving them the tools they needed to live a normal and happy life. Awakenings helped save my life and gave me the tools I needed to stay clean for 10 years now. I truly am blessed to have been able to experience this place, and will forever be grateful to all the people at Awakenings for helping me get my life back. Thank you

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Addiction Treatments

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Staff

Evan Watts

Founder and President

Zachary Bailey, BCBA

Vice President

Luke Davis

Director of Operations

Louie Foster

General Manager & Director of Programs

Noah Holden

Director of Admissions

Matthew Carr, Ed.D. Cap, CCJS, DAC

Director

Rhys Coleman, MHT

Day Manage

Aaron Chadwick, MS, LCSW Intern

Clinical Director

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Reviews of Awakenings of Florida

3.9/5 (18 reviews)

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3.9 (18 reviews)

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Allison Daniels

8 years ago

I managed to remain sober but most of the girls I was there with relapsed and many passed away. The photos look nothing like the facility and they hire people with 30 days or less clean. I would never recommend this to someone who needed help.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:

Allison, We researched your name and no one with your name has ever stayed at our facility. So we are thinking you have us confused with another facility and if that is the case we hope you will remove this review immediately. Our centers meet the highest level of accreditation JAHCO this is the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. We are FARR certified Florida Association of Recovery Residences. We are monitored by DCF Department of Children and Families. We are one of the oldest and most well respected centers in the country! Awakenings has been open and in business since 1999 and in all those years no client has ever died!

Bronwyn Adams

Alyssa Hertsenberg

I honestly could not be more grateful for having a place like Awakenings to reside at. The staff is absolutely amazing and they truly care about all the women living there and their well being. It is nice to know they have our best interest at heart and are constantly looking out for us. In the time I have been here I really have become a new person and have grown in so many ways, and that's all thanks to the wonderful women I live with but mostly to the staff who never gave up on me and who were always pulling for me when I wasn't even pulling for myself. Thank you staff of Awakenings, you guys are the absolute best and I love you all!

Jessica Mauer

Awakenings has a great sense of community. The staff is very caring and pushed me to excel in both my recovery and in I'm becoming a productive member of society. One of the biggest assets to awakenings is the career counselor Wayne, he is extremely helpful when it comes to applying for food stamps, a bus pass and building a resume. He helped me find leads on jobs and even apply to school. This place has given me the tools to get my life back on track. Im lucky to be here and extremely grateful.

Taylor Trivits

9 years ago

I highly recommend awakenings for anyone who is trying to get sober and live a clean and structure life. They have a very caring staff here at awakenings who is always there for you to talk to. This place saved my life and I love AMY who is always there for her staff and clients.

taylor hoke

I first went to awakenings for my first time last year. They accepted me in no questions asked. The staff & women were there for me I decided to leave early against their opinions & it was the one of the worst mistakes I have ever made... After six months I called to come back & without question Amy & the staff came & got me & let me come back with open arms. The conditions there are very normal to any apartment setting in Florida "cozy and comfortable.". You are responsible as a adult if you keep it clean. There are no maids here. This is a adult sober living. This place is what saved my life & I would recommend it to any women who wants life long friendships & guidance from some very strong women in the staff who only care about you growing in life. I am grateful to be a client here & will always owe this place part of my happiness for who they have helped me become.

Tara Modeski

I used to highly recommend Awakenings For Women but now it has changed from the managing down to the rules. No halfway should be running the way it is there now. I am disgusted with the owners that don't care about your recovery and just your money.. Look it up. Have to be careful now a days.. Sure it's a place to stay and not be homeless. But if you want to have better chance with your sober life than look somewhere else with a better program who just dont want you for your money/insurance which i believe there are still halfways out there in that area with a better way to live through a supportive clean and sober living environment. The place now is run down and falling apart. No one should live in those conditions. There is plently of rooms like a apartment building. I heard it couples halfway now too. How time has changed with this place. This place was good at one point.. maybe it still is ? Who knows. Just figured I would put my thoughts out there for the public.

Kathy Quinn

Awakenings has been the best experience of my life. I have accomplished so much since walking in the door just 5 months ago. I could not have done it with out the help of the women, techs, and this program.

ashlee

I absolutely love this place. Awakenings saved my life, not only once, but twice! Say what you want about the place, but you get out of treatment what you put into it.