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UF Health Psychiatric Hospital

4101 NW 89th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
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UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital FL 32606

About UF Health Psychiatric Hospital

The detoxification program is a medically monitored program that allows for medical intervention and medication interventions to help reduce the risk of withdrawal and provide a higher level of safety for individuals while they detox.

The inpatient program is a short-term treatment program designed to stabilize individuals so they can be referred to their next phase of treatment. Children and adolescents will be in one section, with adults in another section. The 81-bed facility allows for many individuals to receive crisis stabilization. Psychiatric care, medication management, group therapy, and case management services are available. Once an individual has completed this program, they may choose to continue to an outpatient level of care that allows them ongoing treatment. Some individuals choose to move into a residential or longer-term inpatient treatment program.

UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital accepts most insurance plans, including Amerigroup, Magellan, HCSC, Humana, Beacon, and more. Out-of-network benefits may vary, so it’s important to verify coverage.

Latest Reviews

Jacqueline Tilley
1 week ago on Google
5
Fantastic
Jay Ok
2 weeks ago on Google
4
Good: I don’t know why this place has a 2 star rating, it should have atleast a 3 or a 4 star rating. I couldn’t recover at home for what I was experiencing and this place helped me recover a lot faster and more efficiently so I could go back to the real world and home normal again Bad: only complaint I had is sometimes they will draw your blood wrong and leave a scratch mark or something, but other than that, I love the staff at this place, they are all really nice and helpful and friendly people that during my stay I felt safe with
Will (StupidCheese)
2 months ago on Google
5
This is one of the best mental facilities you can get help from. They will not let you leave untill you feel better, they medicated me, gave lessons on boundaries, anger management, we read poems, did music therapy, worksheets and games aswell as plant therapy and animal therapy. (got to take a plant home) there were fidget toys and puzzles and i never felt unsafe in the facility because of their guidelines/rules. Group was a wonderful time for me, being able to go outside into the sunlight in the facility was great, i met amazing people with very crazy stories in there, and overall it was a much needed experience to repair my mental health. There are books and a TV to entertain yourself with and they give you journals to encourage you to write. The food was very good, and you are allowed to make phone calls. You will see a doctor every morning. And they also give you soap, a toothbrush, lotion, deodorant and toothpaste. eric needs a raise guys please give him a raise, hes running around everywhere. aswell as jessica, brandon, valaria and suzanne. They are all lovely kind nurses.
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Accepted Insurance

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UF Health Psychiatric Hospital works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.

12 step programs support recovery through emotional, psychological, and spiritual development to address the root causes of addiction. These programs are peer directed, with participants regularly attending 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible day and night, year-round. Recovery is based on "working the steps" to understand the source of addiction, take accountability for one's life choices, and relinquish control for that which cannot be changed. Age-specific, gender-separate, and other specialized programs are widely available.

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.

Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.

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.

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.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

As a short term therapeutic method, motivational interviewing in Florida requires only a couple of sessions. During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and any discrepancies between your current situation and future goals. You'll then decide for yourself what changes you want to make.

Trauma therapy helps you work through the psychological impact that traumatic events have had on your life. Your therapist helps you identify the physical, emotional, and mental triggers and develop coping mechanisms. This helps rebuild a sense of safety and trust in yourself and others.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Stephen J. Motew, MD, MHA, FACS

President & System CEO

David R. Nelson, MD

Senior Vice President for Health Affairs

Ed Daech

Chief Human Resources Officer

Joe G.N. Garcia, MD

Associate Vice President for Research

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

ystem Chief Nurse Executive

Gigi Lipori, MT, MBA

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Robert R. Michalski

Vice President and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

Melanie Fridl Ross, MSJ, ELS

Chief Communications Officer

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

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4101 NW 89th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606

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2.31 (75 reviews)
Colin Frank
1 week ago
1

My mother was in this hospital on 2 separate occasions. In the first, she got lithium toxicity under their “care” and was sent to the main hospital. In the second, they significantly changed medication she’s been taking for over a decade which resulted in rapid cognitive decline. Thankfully, the cause was found and fixed by a more competent hospital. On neither occasion did I ever have any communication with her doctor who worked there despite asking and being granted permission over 4 times. UF Health Psychiatric Hospital is filled to the brim with dispassionate, negligent incompetents who would sooner see you die than treated. Prison is a better option, and I’m not exaggerating.

Jacqueline Tilley
1 week ago
5

Fantastic

Jay Ok
2 weeks ago
4

Good: I don’t know why this place has a 2 star rating, it should have atleast a 3 or a 4 star rating. I couldn’t recover at home for what I was experiencing and this place helped me recover a lot faster and more efficiently so I could go back to the real world and home normal again Bad: only complaint I had is sometimes they will draw your blood wrong and leave a scratch mark or something, but other than that, I love the staff at this place, they are all really nice and helpful and friendly people that during my stay I felt safe with

B A
2 months ago
1

I admitted myself on 5-28-2026. I had been in a severe state of depression since mid December. MY psychiatrist had run out of options concerning medications to help and she felt that ECT treatment was my best option. I had been considered Treatment Resistant for years now. I explained all this from the start to EVERYONE who interviewed me believing that they would verify with MY psychiatrist and treat me with the ECT, but no. The psychiatrist, Dr. Moore, who barely spoke to me, didn’t look me in the eye when he did, and even walked away from me once, had looked back in my records and PREJUDGED me based on a previous inpatient stay ten years prior, but he ignored the truth and facts. I also noticed that he was very attentive to young college age females, but not wanting to be bothered with us “gray haired” males and females. Dr. Moore and his side-kick psych resident would only give me ONE medication option for the depression and sleep issues. Even after I had informed them that the same medication had failed to work 2-3 times before. When this med was increased to 200mg, it was an OVERDOSE for me. My RN knew it the evening it happened as did the PCP the next morning who told me to refuse it if they tried to give it to me again, which I did. My desire for help had turned into a nightmare plus I had to fight to stay in hospital by calling the UF Patient Advocate and the Medicare Patient Advocate multiple times because they were going to discharge me without treating me! It bought me a few more days but no treatment. Finally, Dr. Moore made it crystal clear that they/he/whoever just wanted me to leave, be gone. At that point, I knew that they were not going to treat me so I gave up the battle and discharged myself 13 days after admission. I am now on day 37 of only getting zero to less than three hours of sleep per night, except for four days scattered within the last 22 days. They also changed the form of my chronic pain medication for Fibromyalgia and it did NOT work. I was in tortuous pain after being discharged and had to endure it for five days until I could see my pain management specialist who put me back on the correct form of the medication that worked for me. Only by the grace of God did I not off myself during those five days. I was losing my mind from the pain. Dr. Moore and his incorrect prejudgment also diagnosed me with two different conditions both of which were completely wrong, and it has now created more problems for me to deal with. How could he diagnose ANYTHING when he barely even spoke to me let alone evaluate me??!!! I will be filing a complaint against him and the facility for so much mistreatment, no treatment, failure to respect their own patient rights criteria, abuse, incompetence and so much more. All that being said, there WERE RNs, social workers, psych techs, peer specialists and Dr. Raulerson, the PCP, who went above and beyond their duties to help me, advocate for me and do the same for other patients. God bless them all for their efforts, compassion, kindness and empathy. There were, unfortunately, also in those groups, individuals who were as bad as the psychiatrist who refused to treat my depression and sleeplessness, or even treat me as a human being. They all need to find a new line of work or examine their attitudes and behaviors and make changes. I was a medical professional for decades, so I am not ignorant about medical science and issues. That is why I tried to advocate for other patients as well as for myself. It’s shameful that any patient should even have to in order to receive proper medical care. SMDH…

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