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LifeStream Behavioral Center – Hope & Recovery Center

2018 Tally Road
Leesburg, FL 34748
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About LifeStream Behavioral Center – Hope & Recovery Center

Taking an evidence based, whole person approach to care, LifeStream Behavioral Center is a recognized provider of quality behavioral health care and social support services in Florida. This is recognized through their services for homeless individuals and children in the welfare system.

The Hope and Recovery Center is located within the main LifeStream Behavioral Health Center in Leesburg and it also serves as the hospital facility. This proximity to the medical clinic makes it easy for you to receive more intensive care if you need it.

Among these services are both voluntary and involuntary detox through their crisis stabilization units. This is a starting point for many individuals navigating addiction recovery. Once their body reaches the point of stabilization then they can begin building tangible recovery skills through counseling and cognitive behavioral therapies.

While they serve all individuals, their programs that serve adolescents really stand out to me as a professional educator. These programs are committed to helping adolescents receive care in the least restrictive environment, enabling youth to make better choices that will impact their lives.

One way they do this is through their juvenile TASC program. This program operates in partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice. Instead of traditional incarceration, high risk children can participate in this program for remediation and rehabilitation.

There’s also a juvenile mobile crisis team and family focused counseling program that will work on helping families build stronger relationships.

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Latest Reviews

Aleks Papich
3 weeks ago on Google
1
The place is so dirty the staff are rude they don’t have any therapy I saw roaches the doctor seems like he knows what he is doing
Brooke
4 weeks ago on Google
1
I come back to the reviews of this place every so often to see if this place has gotten shut down yet. I see it's just traumatizing more people. How is this place still operating?! I still have trauma thinking about my FORCED time here. I was SCARED to write about this place in fear of retaliation. I was baker acted by some doctor who tricked me into coming here. He said that I would have someone to talk to. Nope, it's actually a prison. I heard an old lady crying to go home. In three days I got no fresh air expect for maybe 30 mins one day. I ate disgusting TRASH food. Nurses are TERRIBLE babysitters. They break you down and make you feel insane. NOBODY LISTENS TO YOU. The women's ward is crazy, I saw a naked lady after being transferred there within 5 mins. They made me sleep on a mattress on the floor. I was in a room with a lady who kept yelling all night. I WAS AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY. I talked to a doctor for about 5 mins and they diagnosed me with bipolar and made me take pills everynight. THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO EXCEPT TRY TO SLEEP ALL DAY AND NIGHT WHICH WAS VERY HARD. They had no group sessions, no one on one session except for those 5 mins of speed talking to this "doctor". Nothing to actually help or mentally stimulate people. When I tried to talk with the nurses they ignored me and were SO RUDE. They took my phone as soon as I got there and then had attitude when I wanted to get the numbers of my loved ones. My grandma spent three days trying to get me out of this place. Being baker acted unjustly is such a SCAM. When I got there I was in the waiting room for over 8 hours and it was FREEZING COLD. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW AWFUL IT WAS. THIS PLACE IS A PRISON. IT MAKES YOU WANNA UNALIVE YOURSELF.
Sophie Gail
1 month ago on Google
1
Its survivable. There is worse. but its not a helpful place. they lock you out of your room for like 14 hours a day when all most of us needed was rest. i appreciate the few workers at lifestream who are nice but overall just not a good place . food is also gross
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Accepted Insurance

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LifeStream Behavioral Center – Hope & Recovery Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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

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.

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).

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

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a structured way of helping those with major mental illnesses and/or substance abuse by bringing services directly to the patient in home. Instead of hospitalization or an outpatient program, staff members like social workers, psychiatrists, and counselors come directly to the patient's house for treatment. ACT is used primarily for those with severe and persistent mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, some of whom also contend with substance abuse. Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is a psychiatrist led a multi-disciplinary team that wraps support around the individuals rather than linking them to community resources as in the traditional case management model.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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. LifeStream provides education to families and significant others about mental illness and coping strategies.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

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.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Timothy Morris

Chairman, BOD

Paul M. Johns

Vice Chairman, BOD

Michael Sleaford

Teasurer, BOD

Dr. Heather Bigard

Secretary, BOD

Rick Hankey

President/CEO

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: 220770

Contact Information

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2018 Tally Road
Leesburg, FL 34748

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Nicholas Wenzara
2 weeks ago
1

Response from the owner
Hi Nicholas- thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. At LifeStream, we’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and want every individual to feel supported and respected. We’d value the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and see how we can help. Please reach out to us directly at wecare@lsbc.net so we can discuss this further.
Aleks Papich
3 weeks ago
1

The place is so dirty the staff are rude they don’t have any therapy I saw roaches the doctor seems like he knows what he is doing

Brooke
4 weeks ago
1

I come back to the reviews of this place every so often to see if this place has gotten shut down yet. I see it's just traumatizing more people. How is this place still operating?! I still have trauma thinking about my FORCED time here. I was SCARED to write about this place in fear of retaliation. I was baker acted by some doctor who tricked me into coming here. He said that I would have someone to talk to. Nope, it's actually a prison. I heard an old lady crying to go home. In three days I got no fresh air expect for maybe 30 mins one day. I ate disgusting TRASH food. Nurses are TERRIBLE babysitters. They break you down and make you feel insane. NOBODY LISTENS TO YOU. The women's ward is crazy, I saw a naked lady after being transferred there within 5 mins. They made me sleep on a mattress on the floor. I was in a room with a lady who kept yelling all night. I WAS AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY. I talked to a doctor for about 5 mins and they diagnosed me with bipolar and made me take pills everynight. THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO EXCEPT TRY TO SLEEP ALL DAY AND NIGHT WHICH WAS VERY HARD. They had no group sessions, no one on one session except for those 5 mins of speed talking to this "doctor". Nothing to actually help or mentally stimulate people. When I tried to talk with the nurses they ignored me and were SO RUDE. They took my phone as soon as I got there and then had attitude when I wanted to get the numbers of my loved ones. My grandma spent three days trying to get me out of this place. Being baker acted unjustly is such a SCAM. When I got there I was in the waiting room for over 8 hours and it was FREEZING COLD. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW AWFUL IT WAS. THIS PLACE IS A PRISON. IT MAKES YOU WANNA UNALIVE YOURSELF.

George Rossi
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner
Hi George- thank you for taking time to leave us a review. At LifeStream, we’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and want every individual to feel supported and respected. We’d value the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and see how we can help. Please reach out to us directly at wecare@lsbc.net so we can discuss this further.
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