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Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County,Inc

400 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
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About Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County,Inc

Drug Abuse Foundation is an addiction treatment center in Delray Beach, Florida. The private nonprofit treats adults and young adults, and one of its programs provides monitoring and medical support for pregnant women and women after childbirth, and for their infants.

Residential programs cover Level 4, Level 3 and Level 2, and a freestanding unit provides medical detox for people 17 and older. Outpatient care is in Delray Beach and at other sites across Palm Beach County, Florida.

What medications does the foundation use?

Buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone, a medication for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder, are the medicines used. Both are given during detox and during treatment.

In the body, buprenorphine occupies the opioid receptor and blocks other opioids from it, which is the ordinary job of that medicine.

Which therapies are used in treatment?

The foundation uses community reinforcement, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management, which ties rewards to specific behaviors. In cognitive behavioral therapy, a person examines a thought before it turns into the next action.

An emergency receiving center takes walk-ins at any hour without an appointment, and the crisis unit keeps clinical staff and nurses on site around the clock.

The center accepts Medicaid and private health insurance, along with cash or self-payment and federal or government funding, and the emergency receiving center does not turn a person away for an inability to pay.

Latest Reviews

DeeAnne Greisofe
9 months ago on Google
5
I don't care what they say about Daf... If you want to change... It's a great place with lots of staff that will help you if your willing to help yourself. Big shout out to Ebony the woman's facility manager and Shar the tech for the ladies... You both I'll forever be grateful for.
Jasmine
1 year ago on Google
5
Outpatient was good. Helped me keep my sobriety going and learned alot of great tools to use. Mrs. Maria was awesome
Caren
Reviewed on 08/05/2025
5
I got the help I needed. Long program and hard work, but it works if you work it. I wanted to take the easy way out, but the staff would not let me, and I did it. Stick with it if I can do it, so can you.
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Accepted Insurance

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Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County,Inc works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Residential programs at Drug Abuse Foundation include Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. Those levels are the inpatient rehab DAF runs.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

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.

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

A person with an alcohol use disorder gets medication under the standard protocol across all programs, the medication side of alcohol addiction treatment.

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.

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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 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.

The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

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Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • lotus iconGardens
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Alton T. Taylor, M.Ed.

Chief Executive Officer and President

Stephanie Thompson, MHA, JD

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Catherine Lowe, MS, LMHC

Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer

Leo H. Phillips

Chairman of the Board

Daniel E. Gewartowski

Vice Chairman

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 226506

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Contact Information

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400 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

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Reviews of Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County,Inc

2.68/5 (53 reviews)
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I got the help I needed. Long program and hard work, but it works if you work it. I wanted to take the easy way out, but the staff would not let me, and I did it. Stick with it if I can do it, so can you.

C.
Reviewed on 8/5/2025
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Great if you want help

The facility is nice. It is not fancy, but it meets your needs. The food is great, and the staff is kind. I got what I needed. They do not ask for money, remember that as you get a warm bed and three meals a day. It is not supposed to be easy or fun.

C.
Reviewed on 7/28/2025
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2.59 (51 reviews)
Zach
1 month ago
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The worst facility I've ever been to. You are expected to sleep on your mat the entire day. They don't let you do anything...because there is nothing to do. You're an animal in a cage here. They don't properly detox you, if you come in with medicine they will mishandle it and lose it, if you need help getting healthy or well this is NOT the place to go. It's inhumane...antiquated...this place has been forgotten...I don't understand how this place exists...I couldn't stand being here. I was treated like an animal. The staff are completely contrary to what you should have in this environment. If I ever had to detox again I would do it on the street before doing it here

Ms Marie
1 month ago
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one word: UNDERSTAFFED! To put it nicely... this place is "poop". The only good thing about it is the food. When we need extra toiletries, they always say they will come bring us some, but never do. As for the "relapse treatment", aka the coping skills, Its basically run by woman who doesnt even have credentials. She is more interested in the men that are there. All she talked about during our sessions was about the men on the men's side. On the website, it says that you can donate towards the "Expressive Arts Project", which is hilarious because we're not even allowed to bring a book. All we do is stare at the wall because we're not allowed to watch the tv. Saying "The Expressive Arts Project" are elements of music, drama, poetry, painting and sculpting is a complete SCAM!! , because none of those exist there. Also two of techs are dating & kiss each while on the clock & its so INAPPROPRIATE! The man's name was Napoleon and im forgot what the females name was, but she was a younger African American. the staff would know which one im talking about. And the younger African-American one was very rude, she was threatening the woman that she would have kicked her out and after another argument happened, she actually did her kicked out & used the EXCUSE that because she kissed her boyfriend who was also there in the men's side during lunch. Which is funny because she was kissing her coworker (Napoleon) and she kicked her out out of spite because they got into an argument. Again I like to say, the real reason she got her kicked out was because she was angry and emotional about their conflict. VERY un00 mm wasprofessional. I dont recommend this place regardless if its FREE.. it's state-funded so I wasnt expecting much but they dont even have qualified people working. There are some good ones there. However if you AMA, they treat you like you're dirt, instead of being sympathetic and understanding some people just arent ready, being in this line of work they know some people are bound to AMA, but when someone does, their attitude changes & act like you are beneath them & act as if they are disgusted by you. Those are not the type of people that should be working in rehabs.

Regina G
1 month ago
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Notice even the name of the business doesn't suggest or promise any recovery will happen. A foundation is where things start. And it's a foundation of drug abuse. They cant even get a name right because it doesn't matter, it's a very effective scheme for the owners giving the capital. They are so self-indulgent they have framed photos of themselves in the lobby, right next to the clueless front office staff, because it's more about the owners congratulating themselves and making profit than it is about the patients. This place is a cynical financial scheme, its also why the website is like a Stanley Kubrick film where furniture is filmed for ten minutes with no people. They can't even summon the effort to make it have soul.

Jason Hunt
3 months ago
1

Absolutely dump ! It's a homeless shelter not rehab. I was given dirty stained scrubs to wear and the wouldn't give me clean ones ever! No books , no coffee, no TV, no nothing at all no mental health , no doctor its a complete scam and a sick sad joke. Worst experience of my life. Makes me sad places like this exist in America. Needs to be condemned and shut down ASAP. PLEASE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING BEFORE MORE PEOPLE DIE. under no sucomstances

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Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County,Inc FAQs

What levels of care does Drug Abuse Foundation offer?

Drug Abuse Foundation runs residential programs at Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. A free standing residential detox unit provides medical stabilization. Medication is standard for an opioid or alcohol use disorder. It applies in every program. An outpatient department operates in Delray Beach. Aftercare and recovery support are included, and the detox unit is medical detox.

Will the Emergency Receiving Center turn someone away over cost?

The Emergency Receiving Center doesn’t turn anyone away because they cannot pay. That rule belongs to the ERC, not to every program at Drug Abuse Foundation. The center also runs with clinical and nursing staff around the clock, and a walk-in doesn’t need an appointment.

Does the Med/Psych group monitor pregnant and postpartum women?

Pregnant and postpartum women, and their infants, can get medical monitoring from the Med/Psych Services Group. The group also gives medical support for physical health issues. It covers psychiatric health issues too, plus MAT medication services. That scope stays inside the Med/Psych group rather than covering every program.

Can you walk into the Emergency Receiving Center without an appointment?

Anyone may walk in at any time. The ERC keeps clinical and nursing staff on duty around the clock, and no appointment is needed. That access belongs to the Emergency Receiving Center, and it stays open day and night.

Who provides care in the Med/Psych unit and the ERC?

The Med/Psych unit includes physicians, nurses and case managers on its care team. The ERC runs with clinical and nursing staff around the clock. Each team stays with its own program. Those groups aren’t a single staff list for every service.

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