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About SandyPines Hospital
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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15 - 30' Avg Length of Stay in Days
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As parents, we cannot recommend Sandy Pines based on our experience.
Communication was one of the biggest issues. Voicemails were never returned (from Admissions, Case Manager Lori and Therapist), and follow-up on concerns were non-existent. We were promised a treatment team meeting early on, but this did not happen until the third week of our child’s stay.
Staff coverage and consistency were poor. Some Therapists or other key staff members such as Case Managers would go on vacation without assigning any backup to support the residents they were treating, leaving our child without proper therapeutic support for days or weeks at a time.
The care itself often felt disorganized and unsafe. At one point, another resident ran into our daughter’s room and physically attacked her. Staff had no idea how to handle the situation. Instead of providing immediate protection and a clear plan, they placed our daughter on a boy's unit for several hours. We were never informed by staff about the incident—our daughter told us herself. Staff seemed unsure of where to place her and even suggested returning her to the same unit where the attack occurred, despite it being unsafe. It was not until we contacted a higher-level staff member—a very helpful and caring Nurse Manager (Jennifer, thank you for being a beacon of light)—that anything was done. Only then was our daughter moved to a bit safer unit, still with daily fights.
Additionally, our daughter’s medication was changed and it made her really tired. Our daughter slept on the floor every single day during the day as kids cannot enter their rooms to sleep, for security reasons. There were only two floor mats for kids to sleep on the floor, however, there were 5 kids at time, sleeping on the floor. This was reported numerous times to Admissions, a Therapist and Case Manager but nothing was done. They said that there were open chairs and supposedly couches to sleep on but these seats were already assigned to the kids who have been longer at Sandy Pines. This is a huge concern as floors carry bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can lead to infections or other illnesses. It is really heartbreaking that staff members will see kids sleeping on the floor everyday but nothing would get done about it. Truly unacceptable!
There were daily fights and emergency codes called across different units. During these moments, residents were forced to hang up phone calls, limiting already fragile family contact. On more than one occasion, we had to call other units to request help for the unit our child was in. That kind of chaos should not be happening in any facility meant to help children heal. During the phone calls, kids were heard in the background screaming of distresss, arguing and fighting.
We were told we would be informed of any incidents where our daughter would be harmed, but the only updates we received were when restraints or emergency medication were used. This lack of transparency was incredibly distressing.
While there are a few genuinely kind and caring staff members, many appeared to be there just for a paycheck. At one point, we were even told by staff to stop calling so much when we were simply trying to check on our daughter’s wellbeing.
This was a painful and frustrating experience. We entrusted Sandy Pines with our child’s care and safety, and instead we were met with poor communication, unsafe conditions, and indifference. I hope no other family has to go through what we did. At the end, we ended up pulling our daughter out of Sandy Pines for her own safety and for our peace of mind.
Dennis Foster , some staff were great but very badly run facility no communication, no phone calls answered , no emails returned and never answer the phone on the ward when wanting to talk to you kid , very bad and lazy minded people and really did no help my kid just gave her a bunch of meds
Response from the owner2 weeks 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 http://www.sandypineshospital.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.
I went here and the food was horrible. One of the therapists didn't know how to handle their kids, she thought they could instantly be healed by her "single touch" and this place doesn't look like it actually does when you search this crap up! Over all, when you're done being here. They ask you all these RIDICULOUS questions about how your day was there. If you want to go here, go to a different place.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you 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.sandypineshospital.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon. 
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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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of 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.
Intervention Services
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen Program
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.
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 (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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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Eric Garza
CEO
Andriy Yuryev, MD
Medical Director
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
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
Contact Information
11301 SE Tequesta Terrace
Jupiter, FL 33469
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Fact checked and written by:
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