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160 NW Central Park Plaza, Suites 108 & 110 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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Foundations Wellness Center

About Foundations Wellness Center

Foundations Wellness Center is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. They provide a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program, an outpatient program, and medication-assisted treatment for people with substance use disorders. They also treat trauma and dual-diagnosis mental health conditions.

The partial hospitalization program consists of 40 hours per week of treatment sessions. Program participants engage in a psychosocial assessment, individual and group counseling sessions, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. During therapy sessions, they learn life skills, recovery psychoeducation, and extensive relapse prevention.

The intensive outpatient program is an individualized experience that includes between nine and 19 hours of treatment per week. This program includes individual and group therapy, stress management, coping skills development, and employment assistance.

The outpatient program is between one and three hours of treatment per week. The goal of this program is to help people reintegrate into the community.

Clients from Foundations Wellness Center consistently mention how valuable attending treatment at this facility was for them. Several former clients mentioned they loved their therapist and felt like they truly cared.

Latest Reviews

Chris Lutsko
2 months ago on Google
5
Foundations really helped me to find my way out of the hopelessness of addiction. I had no idea how to get out of the cycle I was trapped in. I learned alot about the real reasons that I used. It was much deeper than just staying sober. They helped me uncover and deal with past trauma that made me turned to drugs in the first place. That s the real key to a clean life. I am truly grateful to be on this new path and it is all because of the people at Foundations. Thanks
Charsah Baker
3 months ago on Google
5
I would highly recommend Foundations to anyone that wants to have long term sobriety. They give you all the tools you need to maintain it. Absolutely awesome staff and therapists. All the patients are treated with the utmost respect. No one is treated any different. With the help of Foundations s and the tools to prosper sober, I ve continued with long term sobriety and completed the 12 steps and can now give back what was freely given to me.
Calvin Sims
3 months ago on Google
5
Foundations is one of the best treatment centers I ve been too. The staff is wonderful! They really care here and want to help you succeed. I would highly recommend this treatment center! Foundations is more like a family that's there for you!
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Accepted Insurance

Foundations Wellness Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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.
inpatient iconInpatient
Clients typically choose inpatient rehab when they are in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that puts them at an increased risk of relapse. They reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Intensive psychotherapy is often the primary treatment modality, but clients in inpatient care may also receive holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient programs 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. Individuals in the intensive outpatient program attend between 9 and 21 hours of treatment per week based on the client’s personal needs and the treatment track they are assigned.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
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 icon12-Step
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).
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
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.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don't require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for ~ 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals. At Foundations Wellness Center, this level of care offers their clients over forty hours of clinical treatment each week while they live in a separate housing component.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
The first step of the recovery process involves the removal of all drugs and alcohol from your system while under 24/7 medical supervision. Known as a medically assisted detox, you are closely monitored by medical staff who can provide medications, if necessary, to help alleviate any potential withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox is usually followed by a period of inpatient addiction treatment.

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.

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

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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.
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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.
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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.

Dialectical behavior therapy in Florida consists of individual therapy and group instruction. This structured program is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates the development of skills for managing emotions and relationships.

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.

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.

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.

During couples therapy in Florida, your therapist will take steps to get to know you, help you identify feelings, explore the past, develop solutions, and help you learn skills to manage relationship challenges. This process will allow you to work through conflict and strengthen your relationship.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

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.

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.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Your mind, body, and emotions interact in complex ways. Experiential therapy addresses all three of these aspects. Interactive and creative activities provide physical sensations and evoke emotional responses. These offer insight into how you interact with the world and any negative patterns you need to change.

One benefit of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in Florida is variety. NRT comes in multiple forms that you can use in different ways. This allows you to choose the form that works best with your needs and lifestyle. Your options include gum, patches, inhalers, and prescription medication.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • lake iconLakeside

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Travis Thames

CEO

Justin Baksh, LMHC, MCAP

Chief Clinical Officer

Jennifer Sees, MSW, LCSW, QS

Clinical Director

Sal Chillemi

Executive Director

Lauren Schreck

Director of Operations

Gary Bach, CAP

Clinical Team Lead

Jessi Micalizzi

Primary Therapist

Nicole Stefanilo

Primary Therapist

Accreditations

LegitScript has reviewed Foundations Wellness Center as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Florida
License Number: me 82581

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
Accreditation Number: 599180

Contact Information

Phone icon (772) 212-9858
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160 NW Central Park Plaza
Suites 108 & 110
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Fact checked and written by:
Kelly Junco, CPC, CPRC, BA, BS
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Foundations Wellness Center is where I began my journey. They gave me a chance and I made sure I took everything they had to offer along with it. From their amazing staff to their informative groups and right down to the sober activities. All that they offered played a major ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/13/2018
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This center saved my daughter's life. The staff truly cares about each client individually.

Reviewed on 6/7/2018
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4.9 (100 reviews)
Mark Sapp
4 weeks ago
5

Just wanted to say I was a client there for around 45 days or so and I am so thankful for the staff there... Really a great group of people who honestly want you to get better.... Especially thankful for my therapist Kari......She calls you on your BS and really has a servants heart....She puts as much in your recovery as you do.....and that means a lot....But really a great place to establish your recovery foundation....Like I said.... absolutely amazing Staff.....check it out..

Carlos Thomas
4 weeks ago
5

Foundations saved my life. I truly enjoyed my stay at both the center and housing. My concerns were always addressed and I truly enjoyed being with the other clients. I highly recommend their PHP program. Big shout out to Gary, Abby, Carrie, Kelly, Lauren, and all the techs.

Vashawn
1 month ago
5

First and foremost I want to honestly say that me coming to Port St. Lucie and my dad recommending me to come to foundations was a blessing in disguise and the time I spent here was a great experience that I needed to go through to become sober and become a better person for not only myself but for my friends and family as well….before I end this review I want to give a special shout out to a god sent angel and somebody who has helped me out a lot during my time there Mrs.Carrie….she is the best and I am glad to have had her as my therapist….😊peaceeee👌🏽✌🏽

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Thanks for the positive review of our treatment center and the staff shoutout Vashawn!!! We are proud to have taken part of your recovery!
Connie Zheng
1 month ago
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Chris Lutsko
2 months ago
5

Foundations really helped me to find my way out of the hopelessness of addiction. I had no idea how to get out of the cycle I was trapped in. I learned alot about the real reasons that I used. It was much deeper than just staying sober. They helped me uncover and deal with past trauma that made me turned to drugs in the first place. That’s the real key to a clean life. I am truly grateful to be on this new path and it is all because of the people at Foundations. Thanks

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Thank you for the review Chris.
Charsah Baker
4 months ago
5

I would highly recommend Foundations to anyone that wants to have long term sobriety. They give you all the tools you need to maintain it. Absolutely awesome staff and therapists. All the patients are treated with the utmost respect. No one is treated any different. With the help of Foundations’s and the tools to prosper sober, I’ve continued with long term sobriety and completed the 12 steps and can now give back what was freely given to me.

Calvin Sims
4 months ago
5

Foundations is one of the best treatment centers I’ve been too. The staff is wonderful! They really care here and want to help you succeed. I would highly recommend this treatment center! Foundations is more like a family that's there for you!

Daniel Castimore
4 months ago
5

Foundations Wellness Center is unique in so many ways. The staff here is wonderful. They really do care when you can't. I feel so blessed to be a part of the Foundations Family. The care and support they give are second to none. I will always be grateful to them for saving my life and showing me a new way to live. Thank you Foundations for everything.

Allen Williams
4 months ago
5

I had a great experience here it's like you don't know what to expect but if you really it give it a chance here you will find your self wanting to come back just to be apart of the magic that helped save you. I call it magic because you don't even see it working you don't notice it happening but you change you get better. This place is amazing 👏 🤩

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Thanks for the great review Allen!!
Shanton Chaplin
4 months ago
5

This place is amazing.The staff is very knowledgeable,helpful and welcoming I highly recommend this place if you're serious about your recovery.

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Thank you for reviewing our addiction treatment center Shanton. We appreciate your feedback and high recommendation.
Larry Magalhaes
4 months ago
5

Excellent place if you’re in need of help with substance abuse and past trauma. The therapists are passionate about their jobs and the staff are overall great people. Amazing and very memorable experience!!!

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We appreciate the positive review Larry. We strongly believe our clinical team is a major component which sets us from other substance abuse facilities.
John Land
5 months ago
5

I can't say enough good things about this facility. The groups were always laser focused, therapy was tailored to my specific needs and not sure where I would be without Kelly in Case Management. I would highly recommend this to any of my friends and family.

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Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our PHP and IOP groups, individualized treatment plans and case managment services we offer. We pride ourselves on having staff member like Kelly who go above and beyond for you.
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