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WestCare – Guidance and Care Center

99198 Overseas Highway, Suite 5 Key Largo, FL 33037
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About WestCare – Guidance and Care Center

For those in need of assistance with addiction or substance use WestCare Guidance and Care Center in Key Largo, Florida, offers services in a supportive environment. Situated on the Overseas Highway the center is conveniently located for locals and visitors. It’s not just a treatment center—it’s a place where people can find real value.

Support That Adapts to Your Journey

What sets this facility apart is its approach to treatment. Whether you’re more comfortable with individual therapy or feel that group sessions are more your style they work with you to create a plan that fits. This flexibility makes the center feel less like a rigid institution and more like a place where you can get the care that works best. If you require extra assistance the center offers services such as medication assisted treatment (MAT) and psychiatric examinations.

Help in Critical Moments

Life doesn’t always wait for the right moment, and when things feel overwhelming, immediate help can make all the difference. That’s where the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MRT) comes in. Available 24/7, the team steps in to provide support in times of emergency, whether the crisis is related to mental health or substance use.

For young people there’s also the Community Action Team (CAT) which helps individuals between the ages of 11 and 21. This program underlines a family focused process, recognizing that supporting young people through addiction is a process that involves the whole family.

Latest Reviews

Stephen Dean
4 months ago on Google
5
They really need to get their act together around there
Roberta Antwi Olstein
6 months ago on Google
5
Professional Psychiatrists and staff who actively listen to your questions. Educated, experienced staff who have many resources available for a broad age range of clients.You feel your information is kept private and confidential. My psychotherapist has a great sense of humor and I feel free to share any of my issues, without judgement. However, they could desperately use waiting room magazines from this century.
Aldo Cores
1 year ago on Google
1
the person that answers the phone with xt 7 is very rude
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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.

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.

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.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Guidance Care Center - Overseas Highway provides community based psychiatric services, prevention services, intervention services, outpatient treatment, and aftercare services. Services address a variety of needs that include the following: situational stressors, family relations, interpersonal relationships, addictions, needs of victims of abuse, domestic violence or other trauma, medication management, parenting skills, and other issues that impact daily living and the ability to cope.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
The Detoxification Unit is a licensed service provider under the Marchman Act that uses pharmacotherapy and counseling to assist clients in managing toxicity and withdrawal from the effects of substance abuse impairment. The medically monitored program provides 24/7 medical and nursing supervision to help the withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs in a safe manner. The staff focuses on the absence of withdrawal symptoms, stability of vital signs, and the education of the client. Detoxification is individualized and length of stay is dependent on the substance, however, the stay is usually from 3-5 days.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
heart-hands iconIntervention 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.
12-step icon12-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).

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • car iconPrivate Transportation

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Maureen Dunleavy, MA, NCC, LMHC

Regional Vice President

Alfonsina DeAsmundis

Personal Growth Center Program Coordinator

Amy Beeler, LMHC

Children’s Clinical Services & Child Welfare Programs Coordinator

Anne Romance

Finance Director

Brittany Evans, LMHC

Clinical Team Leader

Carol Dochow, LMHC

Program Coordinator Offender Re entry

Clare Condra

Administrator of The Heron

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
Accreditation Number: 233073

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: 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

Phone icon (305) 434-7660
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99198 Overseas Highway
Suite 5
Key Largo, FL 33037

Fact checked and written by:
Sehar Uddin
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Reviews of WestCare – Guidance and Care Center

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3.1 (14 reviews)
Alison Rohaley (Master)
1 month ago
5

Stephen Dean
5 months ago
5

They really need to get their act together around there

Roberta Antwi Olstein
7 months ago
5

Professional Psychiatrists and staff who actively listen to your questions. Educated, experienced staff who have many resources available for a broad age range of clients. You feel your information is kept private and confidential. My psychotherapist has a great sense of humor and I feel free to share any of my issues, without judgement. However, they could desperately use waiting room magazines from this century. 😉

courtney
11 months ago
5

Aldo Cores
1 year ago
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the person that answers the phone with xt 7 is very rude

Anna law the singer!
2 years ago
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THEY STOLE MY CLOTHING.ONLY RETURNED TWO PIECES I FOUND OUT ONCE I WAS GONE.MAKE SURE U CHECK ALL UR CLOTHING BEFORE U LEAVE

Pamela Stutzman
4 years ago
4

I have been lucky to have had Cynthia , Susan and Bridget. That's the good news. Dont call with the phone number provided here. It's no longer valid. Just go in person. Needs work. There's people that care.

Kathryn Simoga
4 years ago
5

Becky V
6 years ago
5

Janet Desola
6 years ago
2

I been go to this place for therapy and seeing the dr every 3months for my meds....im lucky if he spends 10mins with me and rush me off with a prescription and see u in 2months ....and get paid good money from my ins. He wrote me a letter consering my help in cooping with my problem un 2016 and it stated that i need this service animal to follow threw with my issue..NOW IN 2019 I ASK HIM IF I COULD HAVE AN UPDATED LETTER.AND HOS ANSWER WAS HE IS NOT ABLE TO DO THIS ....WHAT DOES HE MEAN HE NOT ABLE TO DO THIS..WELL IF IT PART OF GOING ON WITH LIFE AND NOT TAKING MORE MEDS WHICH O GUESS HE RATHER DO ...I REALLY NOW HAVE TO GO THREW MY THERAPIST SUSANWHICH TELLS ME SHE NWVER KNEW I NEEDED A SERVICE DOG ..SHE IS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME IN 2016 THAT THE DR. SANDOVAL HAS TO DO ..NOW HE IS TELLING ME A THERAPISTS NEEDS TO DO IT WITH SEVERAL SESSION ...SHE DIES BOT THINK OR WANT TO LOSE HER LICENCE BY HELPING ME ....THEY ARE UNBELIEVABLE..THERE ALL ABOUT GETTING MONEY

Loni C
6 years ago
1

Disheartening. Don't waste your time if you are trying your hardest to better yourself. Arrogant and ignorant to say the least. Let's just say I would of been better off NOT WALKING in the door.

Mandi Shaw
7 years ago
3

Y'all need a new front desk lady. Lol. Rolling her eyes at me is not acceptable.. Vanessa is amazing and I can't wait to see the Dr. The front desk lady does indeed have a huge attitude.

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