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About United Recovery Project – Luxury Rehab in Florida
United Recovery Project is a luxury rehab facility offering comprehensive treatment services for alcohol and substance use disorders. They also treat dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders). They’re located in Hollywood, Florida, and they accept insurance from many different carriers.
The South Florida facility has a low client-to-staff ratio and they have inpatient and outpatient programs. The inpatient living facilities are separated by gender though much of the treatment is coed. The first step is detox. You’ll have the option of a medical detox which means you’ll be given medications to ease your withdrawal symptoms. Once you’re through the detox stage, then you’re ready to do the physical and mental work to achieve and maintain sobriety.
In the first week of your inpatient stay, you’ll meet with a medical doctor and psychiatrist who will put together a treatment plan to address your unique needs. If you have a co-occurring disorder like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder then you’ll be given medication or have your medication adjusted if appropriate.
You’ll attend daily group sessions and go to 12-step meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Another common therapy option is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) where you’ll work on identifying negative thought patterns and changing them to more positive thoughts. At the center, they take a holistic approach and teach you how to restore your immune health and strength through good nutrition and fitness. There are also creative therapies like equine, art, and music therapy.
If you can’t commit to inpatient therapy or you need a high level of support after graduating from the inpatient program, you can attend the partial hospitalization program (PHP). The PHP allows you to live at home or in a sober living situation while attending treatment most of the day. You’ll have access to many of the same evidence-based therapies available in the inpatient program.
There’s also an intensive outpatient program (IOP) which is appropriate if you’ve had a relapse or you don’t need the high level of support that the PHP or residential treatment provides. Clients in the IOP participate in group, individual, and family therapy as well as 12-step recovery models. You’ll work on your communication skills and recovery plan. There are workshops, outings, equine therapy and relapse prevention education. All the programs offer dual diagnosis treatment.
Facility Overview
40 Number of Available Beds
$600 Avg Cost per Day
Latest Reviews
The PHP program here is excellent! Group facilitators are knowledgeable and compassionate, therapists are professional and the housing is amazing and well managed. I felt safe and supported the whole time, and decided to continue my treatment to the IOP level. You get to go to the beach on the weekends and enjoy time with your peers meanwhile participating in a rigorous recovery program. This place has changed my outlook on sobriety and has given me the tools to succeed.
Response from the owner2 days ago
Dear Lauren,<br><br>Thank you for your thoughtful and uplifting review! We’re so glad to hear that the PHP program made such a positive impact on your recovery journey. It’s wonderful to know you felt safe, supported, and surrounded by a compassionate team and peers who truly care.<br><br>We're proud that you chose to continue with our IOP program and that the experience has helped reshape your outlook on sobriety. Wishing you continued strength and success - your commitment to growth is truly inspiring!<br><br>Warm regards,<br>The United Recovery Project Team
When I came to URP I was welcomed with open arms from the staff to the residents! I never thought it would work for me because I was an isolated person and didn’t talk to anyone. I knew I had a problem but they made me realize that it was deeper than what I was thinking I was going through! Now I am dealing with my addiction and my mental issues one day at a time! I definitely do not regret being here and I would recommend this place to anyone that needs help and wants to stay clean and get clean! THEY ACTUALLY CARE! And do a great job they are not just here for a paycheck and it shows!
Response from the owner2 days ago
Dear Dexter,<br><br>Thank you for sharing such a powerful and personal message. We're truly honored to have been a part of your journey, and it means so much to hear that you felt welcomed, understood, and supported from the very beginning.<br><br>Your openness about facing both addiction and mental health challenges is inspiring, and we’re proud of the progress you’ve made. You're absolutely right - our team is here because we genuinely care, and we’re so glad that came through in your experience.<br><br>Keep taking it one day at a time - you’ve got this, and we’re always here for you!<br><br>Warm regards,<br>The United Recovery Project Team
My experience here was great!!! The staff are caring and attentive of you and your problems. It’s a positive atmosphere to be in and it works for me!
Response from the owner2 days ago
Dear Josh,<br><br>Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience and felt supported by our caring staff. Creating a positive and healing environment is something we take pride in, and we’re glad it worked for you.<br><br>Wishing you all the best as you continue on your recovery journey - remember, we’re always here if you need us!<br><br>Warm regards,<br>The United Recovery Project Team 
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Aftercare Support 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 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Homes Sober living houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
United Recovery is not an ordinary, halfway house. They take great care in interviewing and analyzing potential residents to ensure only those serious about recovery are admitted to their program. Those extended an invitation to reside in their homes meet with either the clinical director so that a primary therapist can be assigned. All residents of their sober living homes receive individualized treatment plans in addition to a place to stay.
Intervention Services Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Partial Hospitalization Program 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.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
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 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.
LGBTQ Program
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.
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
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.
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.
Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Kayla MacDonald
CEO
Michael Avellino
Chief Marketing Officer
Dr. Emilio Mantero-Atienza, MD, PhD, MPH, Board Certified Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Ashleigh Repko, QS
VP of Clinical Operations
Yuta Varma
VP of Operations
Anastasiya Amromin
Director of Human Resources
Charlie Hite
Director of Business Development
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
Accreditation Number: 599585
LegitScript has reviewed United Recovery Project – Luxury Rehab in Florida as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
LegitScript verified in February 2021
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
Contact Information
(954) 429-5026 
5900 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
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