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Wekiva Springs Center
Jacksonville, FL 32216
About SMA Healthcare St. Augustine
SMA Healthcare in St. Augustine, Florida, offers help to individuals in St. Johns County who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction or mental health issues. They have mental health treatment programs for children from age 5 and older, adolescents and adults. Their various outpatient substance abuse treatment programs are for youth and adults.
Outpatient Treatment for All Ages
This location treats outpatient mental health and substance abuse issues through psychiatric medication management for all ages from ages five and up. Outpatient mental health therapy for adults include assessment, therapy targeting symptom management. The program provides individual and group therapy to help heal past trauma, learn new coping skills, and manage symptoms and mental health medications.
Children and youth treatment for mental health starts at ages five and up. Treatment for substance use disorders and addiction provides support for teens from the age of 12 and up. At age 18 individuals move to adult services.
Many outpatient treatment programs focus on family and support system communication and treatment. This allows the entire support system to learn coping skills and heal from trauma rather than healing the patient to return to an unhealthy or dysfunctional environment.
There’s also an Assertive Community Treatment program and case management is offered to those who need it. This program helps those who are experiencing housing insecurity or need extra help to secure the basic necessities of life. Forensics can also clients under court orders.
Beautiful Beaches and Fun Activities
St. Augustine is a beautiful area to explore while there. It boasts some of the most picturesque beaches and architecture in the country, if not the world. From pirate cruises on the water to trolley tours there are many interesting ways to see St. Augustine and make memories together with loved ones or on your own.
There’s the Lightner Museum, Villa Zorayda Museum and the Potters Wax Museum for those who love history or the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for those who dream of slowing down time and prefer to spend their time in nature. The St. Augustine Wild Reserve and even a cat cafe are nearby for the nature and animal lovers in your family.
Most Insurance Accepted
SMA accepts most health insurance plans. This includes government health insurance. It’s important to discuss your coverage with your personal insurance provider to ensure you understand what services are covered and whether you will be financially responsible for any of the costs of treatment.
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Latest Reviews
Don’t put your loved one here. If you care for someone, please do not bring them here. The employees here have no concern for ethics or human rights; they bring more harm than help; professionalism here it is a myth. It's as if respect and integrity doesn't exist in this facility. People are treated really poorly here. It’s traumatizing!!
I needed a specific therapy called EMDR due to traumatic incidents. I had difficulty finding a therapist with the licensing to perform EMDR at a reasonable price. However here at SMA my therapist Miss Nicole was able to do exactly that, and thankfully they offered a sliding fee scale, so it was affordable. After I finished my therapy with Nicole, for the first time in my entire life , I no longer had intense suicidal urges and tendencies to self harm. If it wasn’t for SMA I wouldn’t have been able to get the help I desperately needed. I will forever be so grateful towards everyone here at SMA, you all truly helped save my life.
I switched over here from the Palatka office. Much more friendly clean environment and down to earth with patients and they are about the patients and not just here for a paycheck like the Palatka office.
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Accepted Insurance
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
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.
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.
Clinical Services
Individual therapy often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is a structured approach to identifying and changing negative thought patterns. During therapy you learn how what you think drives your actions so you can develop healthier coping strategies to manage addiction triggers and reduce drug use.
Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for people in Florida who are struggling with drug addiction. There you can openly discuss the challenges and progress you're making without fear of judgment from your peers who experience many of the same things you are.
Life skills are the core skills you need for daily success. They can include self care, stress management, daily routines, and emotion control. Rehab treatment includes the development of these skills so you have the tools you need for long term recovery.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Ivan Cosimi
CEO
Nicole Sharbono
COO
Andrea Schweizer
CFO
Richard Curley
CIO
Dr. Yusef Canaan
Chief Medical Officer
Karen Duncan
Chief Nursing Officer
Nancy Russo
VP of Putnam & St.Johns County Services
Kelly Mellichampe
Chief of Human Resources Officer
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
Contact Information
1880 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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