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UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608
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About UF Health Shands Hospital

UF Health Shands Hospital, located in Gainesville, Florida is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Specialty rehab programs at UF Health Shands Hospital include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults. Patients at UF Health Shands Hospital will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

Latest Reviews

UMAR JAVED
1 week ago on Google
1
Being in Gainesville sometimes you don’t have much choices. I would say avoid this hospital if you can. There are so many things wrong with this hospital from nurses to doctors. And, looks like management doesn’t seem to care about it.
Michelle Wood
1 week ago on Google
5
Incredible staff and care! My dad was in the 5th floor, east tower for cardiac pre-op, and then in the ICU after open heart surgery. Throughout his entire stay, he was so well taken care of. They were on top of everything at every turn. We were very grateful for their attention and care.
Steve Fox
2 weeks ago on Google
1
This place sucks !!! Worse hospital In the state of Florida !! I wouldn’t even bring my dog 🐕 too this hospital .
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Accepted Insurance

UF Health Shands Hospital 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

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

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.

Treatments

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.

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.

Clinical Services

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

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.

Amenities

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Staff

Stephen J. Motew, MD, MHA, FACS

President & System CEO

David R. Nelson, MD

Senior VP for Health Affairs

Ed Daech

Chief Human Resources Officer

Geoffrey K. Gardner, CPA

Executive VP System CFO

Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, EMBA, RNC-NIC, IBCLC

System Chief Nurse Executive

Gigi Lipori, MT, MBA

Senior VP & CIO, Chief Data Officer, UF Health Shands

Kim Metzger

Interim Senior Associate VP & Chief Advancement Officer

Bill Young

Chief Legal Officer

Contact Information

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1600 Southwest Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

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Reviews of UF Health Shands Hospital

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2.9 (848 reviews)
Jennifer Williams
1 week ago
1

UMAR JAVED
1 week ago
1

Being in Gainesville sometimes you don’t have much choices. I would say avoid this hospital if you can. There are so many things wrong with this hospital from nurses to doctors. And, looks like management doesn’t seem to care about it.

Michelle Wood
1 week ago
5

Incredible staff and care! My dad was in the 5th floor, east tower for cardiac pre-op, and then in the ICU after open heart surgery. Throughout his entire stay, he was so well taken care of. They were on top of everything at every turn. We were very grateful for their attention and care.

Dwane Vernon
1 week ago
5

Christopher Allen BRONAUGH
2 weeks ago
5

Steve Fox
2 weeks ago
1

This place sucks !!! Worse hospital In the state of Florida !! I wouldn’t even bring my dog 🐕 too this hospital .

William Anderson
2 weeks ago
5

Twice I had been here all due to the fault of my own self. I had great experiences both times I was there. Thanks for taking care of me and my needs. God Bless

Suleiman Alatiyat
2 weeks ago
5

The best hospital in Gainesville and in florida in general, i had two months training opportunity in shands with great doctors and I’m grateful for them to give me this opportunity to train with them in this great and big hospital.

Hung Kim
2 weeks ago
5

There is NO such thing as a perfect person, job, life, etc. EVERY workplace has its share of BAD and GOOD workers. There are some that have HORRIBLE and EXCELLENT staff. I used to donate money years ago when Shand's had the telethon with John Schneider and Marie Osmond. Probably a total of 2k dol. IF you notice, the one thing that the most successful TV dramas have in common are the ones with the doctors actually LISTENING to the patients and not treating them like a number. My older brother is mentally handicap. He has seen far more than his share of doctors. The doctors of his past were getting paid to abuse and tranquilize him. this past Friday was my first time every visiting the place to get a consult for him. His appt. was at 1:30pm. I arrived 1 hour before so had time to kill. Passed by the ENT place and thought I would ask the receptionist some information and tell her about "my" situation. I went to the reception window and knocked on it. She ignored me. When someone walked out the LOCKED door, I entered. She said to me "You need to go outside for me to help you". It would have been different if she said "Sir, if you would not mind please step outside and I will be happy to help you. As I was telling her my situation, the expression on her face looked as if I was wasting her time. I felt I was not getting anywhere with her so she gave me a card and I left. I am sure there is a camera so they can check out my story. Anyhow when the time came for my brother's dentist appt. it was a whole different story! EVERYONE in there actually actually "Listened before they opened their mouths". I cannot remember her name ( I am so terrible with names). When everything was done I said to her "man it might seem inappropriate but I am a hug person". She said yeah and walked away. She then turned around and we hugged and I thanked her again!

Juan Candelier
3 weeks ago
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Nick Lam
3 weeks ago
1

No end to the 3rd world conditions. I have been in waiting room overnight since 6pm. They have treated me in waiting room with medication. No word on when I will get a room or be released. Overnight, the police were called several times due to crazy people coming in. I am still waiting at 9am- 15 hours after I arrived-seated in the same seat. Never again. This is not America. This is 3rd world. SHAME.

Tren D
3 weeks ago
5

Carole, the RN on the 4th floor (Intensive Care Unit) was awesome! She exemplifies how a nurse should be with their patients. She took great care of my dad! Thank you so much, Carolle!

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