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I wish no stars was an option I received what I assumed they thought was care back in 2015. I didn't receive care. In fact I was imprisoned. And refused to be released. Everyday they told me I would be leaving that day. I lost count the amount of times I was lied too. At the ...
About Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
In Orlando, Florida, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital helps youth and adults with mental health and substance abuse get on the path to recovery. They offer a pristine, nine-acre campus and high-quality care. They have partnered with The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention so that they can offer better and more options for suicide prevention and care.
Their helpline gives you access to licensed mental health professionals who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call for a free assessment.
For adults who are dealing with a dual diagnosis, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital’s residential program can help. You’ll have a personalized treatment plan and will work with a team of specialists including psychiatrists, certified addictions specialists, recreational therapists, registered nurses, mental health therapists, and mental health technicians.
This program relies heavily on the 12 Step program philosophy. Weekly AA/NA meetings take place on campus. Relapse prevention and healthy coping skills are two topics you’ll learn a lot about during your stay.
They offer medication assisted treatment using naltrexone and buprenorphine. You’ll also have 24/7 medical supervision if you need to go through detox. Other services include family education, anger and stress management classes, group therapy, recreational therapy and making plans for after you are discharged.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a network provider for most major insurance plans including Blue Cross of Florida, Medicare and TRICARE. Many insurance plans will cover all or part of the cost of our various treatment plans. Staff can help you figure out how to pay for costs that aren’t covered.
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Thank you for helping me save my life 😍
The staff, food, and doctors are AMAZING!!
Response from the owner1 month ago
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I was there in 2017.
DO NOT send your loved ones here. Do not check yourself into this place. I was over medicated and was recommended for ECT. I was TERRIFIED that they were going to zap me. I was scared all the time. I cried all the time. I was groped by another patient.
You are locked up. You are forced into these incredibly unhelpful group activities such as “Mental Health BINGO.” I was so over medicated that all I wanted to do was go to sleep.
The phones are shut off at a certain hour. If you desperately needed to call a loved one to talk you couldn’t. And cell phones were not allowed.
I will say a few of the aides were nice. But a lot of the nurses I dealt with should NOT be in the psychiatric nursing profession. There was one nurse who reminded me of Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. No tolerance or compassion. But I suppose if you work in a mental hospital such as this you become numb to what goes on and don’t care about who you are supposed to be taking care of.
I am still traumatized by what happened in that place.
It has significantly altered my life.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you your review and for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.centralfloridabehavioral.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
3 Times Experiencer / 2-5
From my experience overall from all three events that had led me here, the place is very advanced for being somewhere to go or be bakeracted as it actually does advocates for you to improve and be better and you get the opportunity to have the support you need while you can or have someone who could assist you with that.
The only problem is it’s really cold for barely no reason, despite it being a hospital with the reassurance of being clean and comfortable. They don’t let you know the moment you enter that you NEED to have soft level things — which literally just means only non hard covered books, your own socks, and clothes… WItHOUt strings, so majority of things that you bring doesn’t matter and they won’t even let you get your own items you bring with you anyways…
The place only carries a small variety of items that are helpful, which is only food and a room…
Doctors barely do much, of course, give you THeIR own medicine and deny you of the ones you request them to give you, sometimes even forgetting about all of your necessities and keeping it or discarding them, while never using it one tad bit…
A shame indeed -,-
The experience was okay. Can’t complain.
Edit: Still never got all of my medication after a week and are still providing me THeIR OWN IdEA of WHAT I SHOuLD TAKE FROM THEM despite not being my psychiatrist or my doctor and isn’t a recommendation for nights, as they usually give you what can support you for sleep…
Doesn’t make sense
Response from the owner1 month ago
Your feedback is very important to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We'd like to take the opportunity to follow up with you directly so that we can learn more about your concerns. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://centralfloridabehavioral.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you. 
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.
Inpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) involve frequent and robust therapeutic sessions for clients requiring high-level care. Clients may engage in a combination of medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction counseling, recovery skills training, and holistic therapies for a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehab is designed primarily for persons in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient care, and those at an elevated relapse risk.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
When a person has alcohol use disorder (AUD), also referred to as alcoholism or alcohol addiction, they experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. This physical dependence results from overuse of alcohol, which may be used as a coping mechanism or escape. Individuals who have AUD can overcome the alcohol addiction through alcohol rehab in Florida. This treatment process involves essential therapy and supports to help the individual achieve and maintain recovery.
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 AddictionIn Florida, substance abuse treatment focuses on treating mental health and substance use disorders concurrently to improve recovery outcomes and overall health. Levels of care include medical detox, outpatient, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or medication-assisted treatment, group therapy, and skills training activities. This comprehensive approach to treatment helps to ensure sustained recovery.
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.
Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Recreational therapy helps you recover from addiction by giving you structured activities that promote your physical health and mental well being. These activities could range from sports and fitness to creative arts and provide a constructive outlet for your emotions and stress.
As a short term therapeutic method, motivational interviewing in Florida requires only a couple of sessions. During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and any discrepancies between your current situation and future goals. You'll then decide for yourself what changes you want to make.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Vickie Lewis
CEO
Penni Worley
CEO
Carlos Rubio
CFO
Dan Gartee, BSN, MBA
Chief Nursing Officer
Kimberly Hornak, MSW, LCSW
Director of Outpatient Program
Elyse Brandeberry
COO
Kenyan Dillard
Director of HIM/Medical Records
Jovana Hayslett
Director of Business Office
Gilbert Martinez
Director of Engineering/Plant Operations
Kenneth Surita
Director of Performance Improvement
Marina Daher
Director of Clinical Services
Denise Ornstein
Director of Utilization Review / Case Management
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
6601 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando FL, 32821
Get Help Now - 407-204-9068
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