Five units are dedicated to serving adolescents aged 13 through 17 in a therapeutic and structured environment. If your child attends treatment here, they’ll get an individualized treatment plan and will be involved in several different clinical programs across campus. These programs include individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, and education at RiverBend Academy.
The substance abuse treatment program uses the stages of change model, 12-step work and meetings to help teens stay sober. Kids will also engage in cognitive behavioral therapy, individual therapy sessions, and recreational therapy. Other elements of treatment include animal therapy, exercise, leisure education, stress management, and anger management.
I found it interesting that this facility has an on-site school building (RiverBend Academy). It’s certified by the Florida Department of Education. The school building has classrooms, a library, a computer lab, and smart boards.
Some former clients and their parents have commented that Sandy Pines has been lifechanging for their children. Others have said that the administration portion of the program is disorganized.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If a person with a substance use disorder continually denies their problem or refuses to get treatment, a drug intervention in Florida may be necessary. Intervention services can help mediate the intervention by providing an addiction expert. This professional can de-escalate situations and facilitate a healthier discussion between the individual and their loved ones. Specialists can also help families handle issues they don't know how to navigate on their own.
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.
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 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.
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
During family therapy sessions, you navigate the complexities of addiction and are provided tools to help improve communication and resolve conflicts. When you work together, families can better support their loved one's recovery and restore balance and harmony within the household.
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.
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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
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
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Jupiter, FL 33469
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As a parent, it’s significant to send your child away. It’s easy to feel unhappy with your center. While I felt some service needed improvement, the behavioral modification was excellent. My son came home ready to restart his life. Loss of privilege and being noticed for ...
This place is a pure joke. Don't send your child here. Therapist are uneducated They can't do there jobs. My child is 1000 times worst than she was when she was admitted. Then when the get tired of your child they discharge them and lie and say it's the insurance company.th ...
It's very heartbreaking,you send your kids there for help BUT they come out worse.what they didn't do yet or know yet they will learn there.jeffry lead therapist is knowledgeable Kendal a disaster,some staff member on unit very nice BUT if you hoping for improvement or therapy for mental health or substance I recommend key searching - this place is a nightmare & NOT a treatment facility this is
I thought I was going to get good respect of treatment and these people didn't care they let me get jump in front of all those people I was puinsh for things I didn't do. And I was also in DHR custody and I they didn't give a damn were they put me and I was here bout 2 to 1 year ago I was tortured and when I was released I feel a little better but I will never forget this place. I can give credit for thise who tried to care but it was not a great place I sorry but this place is like prison. I just saying
I was a resident at Sandy Pines on the Seagull Unit from February through August of this year, and my experience was far from positive. The environment was chaotic — residents often provoked each other, and staff rarely stepped in until fights broke out. Instead of calming situations, they yelled, threatened, or physically restrained us. I was restrained twice, which left me with sore joints and bruises. It was traumatic and felt unnecessary. Staff constantly threatened me and others with restraints or “ETOs” (shots) instead of actually helping. I never received one, but the constant threats made me feel unsafe. Self-harm was a major issue. Staff often allowed me to bang my head, punch walls, or cut myself for hours before intervening. When they finally did, it was never with care or support — just more yelling and threats. They called us “attention seekers” and ignored our emotions, offering shallow advice instead of real help. The therapists weren’t much better. They sided with parents instead of listening to us, saying things like, “Your parents and I know what’s best for you.” It was invalidating and made therapy feel useless. Privacy was almost nonexistent. New residents were put on strict restrictions — no privileges, no school, no freedom — for days or even weeks. Entertainment was very limited: almost no TV, no choice in music, and few meaningful activities. Still, a few staff members truly made a difference. Mr. Brandon and Nurse Alexis were kind and caring, like parental figures to me. Mr. Andres was one of the only night staff who consistently checked on me and gave real advice. It hurt when I felt like he eventually gave up on me. I’ll never forget when he gave me a huge honey bun as a reward for doing well — even though I later slipped back into old behaviors. I hoped he understood and wasn’t like everyone else. Mrs. Nadine was g okay too — we’d talk and play cards (even though she somehow always won… #possibleCheater). She made things more fun on the unit while I was on restrictions. The recreation therapists also helped by creating activities and events that made life there slightly more bearable. The best part of my stay was the other residents. For the first time, I felt like I belonged somewhere. The kids there were understanding, supportive, and felt like family. Even when conflicts happened, we found ways to work through them. Leaving them was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done because I cared so much about them, and it hurt knowing I might never see them again. med But not everyone has that experience — many kids are bullied, targeted, or get into fights. My advice: be kind, stay calm, and understand that everyone there is going through something. Try to make a good impression, avoid drama, and treat people how you’d want to be treated. You might end up finding real friends and a sense of belonging, just like I did. Parents — I don’t recommend this place. The treatment team focuses more on money than on truly helping. Sandy Pines made me feel worse, scared, hopeless, and even suicidal. If you have no other option, make sure your child knows they are loved, supported, and not forgotten. Tell them this isn’t a punishment but for their safety, and that you’ll get them out as soon as possible. Believe them if they say something bad happens, and don’t keep them there longer than needed. Cause I felt this way and it’s not a good feeling it leaves you feeling hurt trapped and like you don’t want to be there for your child.
I was worried about the decision to bring my 17 years old to Sandy pines hospital after reading so many negative reviews but my son needed the help l decided l Will give it a try .That was the best decision l made to save my son ‘s Life . He was there for only 2 months and 5 days , he got discharged few days ago , Within 24 Hours after my son got home l noticed a huge positive difference on his behaviors, he’s more focus, follow instructions without any issues, able to carry a normal conversation with his siblings . As a healthcare provider this speaks volume of the care they provide to my son because he was a complete mess when l took him in.l’m sending a special thanks to my son therapist Mr Geoffrey who was very patient with us and answered my questions when l was worried, to nurse Myriam, Marie and all the staff on the manatee unit respect and love for taking care of my son 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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