As a social worker, a large part of my job is linking people to resources in the community. Having worked in each of these settings, from inpatient behavioral health to addiction treatment centers, I am confident suggesting the top resources I use.
If you are looking for something and it is not on this list, please call me and I will provide a free consultation to help you find the help you need. There are a lot of deciding factors when choosing the right treatment facility, such as payment method, what kind of insurance you have, what level of care you need, what kind of environment you want to be in, etc. I am here to help guide you.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, treatment might not be the first step. A helpful, free first step is going to a meeting. There is a great AA app called “Meeting Guide” to help find an AA meeting near you at any time. Go to a meeting, find a sponsor, start working the 12 steps, and this has helped keep many addicts and alcoholics sober since the 1930’s. As a therapist, I highly recommend this first because it is free, readily available, and has shown high levels of effectiveness for almost 100 years.
https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/meeting-guide
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
This is a great resource to find any treatment needs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has an online tool to find anything from medication management, to inpatient mental health treatment, basically all of your mental health and recovery treatment needs. It also has a suboxone treatment locator if you are looking for medication assisted treatment, which many insurance companies recommend, but may not be in the best interest for the person attempting to get off drugs or alcohol. Make sure to talk with your doctor, support system, 12 step groups, AA meetings, to get feedback and find the best treatment for you. The doctor is not always the expert in your treatment, you are.
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Find Treatment with No Insurance
If you do not have insurance and are having trouble paying for treatment, there is a great resource for you. Go to findtreatment.gov link below, enter in your zip code, find your city, and click “search.” Once the next search page is open, select the “Treatment Type,” and scroll down to “Payment Options,” you can select “free or no-cost care” to find low cost treatment centers, halfway houses, and other options that are low cost or free.
This is also a great resource if you do have insurance and want to find specific treatment options that accept your insurance, like Medicaid, or Private Health Insurances.
Addiction Treatment Centers in Tampa Bay
There are multiple places in the Tampa Bay area to start the treatment process for recovery. Many treatment centers, as well as insurance companies, require you to go to a medical detox or an inpatient stabilization unit first prior to beginning treatment at the outpatient level of care. If you are not sure what level of care you need, please call for a free consultation.
Clean Recovery Centers has addiction and mental health treatment with an inclusive medical detox, residential treatment, as well as outpatient services like partial hospital programs, intensive outpatient, and outpatient therapy, as well as individual, family, and group therapy. They also provide transitional living options and have great Google Reviews!
Tranquil Shores is another addiction treatment center that focuses on whole health wellness. They also have great Google reviews, 4.7 out of 48 reviews. They offer co-occurring treatment or “dual diagnosis” that focuses on addiction and mental health. They also offer a wide arrange of services, such as private treatment for business executives or professionals. They are located on beautiful Madeira Beach if you are looking for a more upscale, or peaceful place for recovery. Contact them directly to see if they accept your insurance and can possibly provide transportation for you.
The Recovery Village is a great organization specializing in recovery. Recovery from addiction is a long-term process that requires patience, humility and self-awareness. Since many productive habits are established and reinforced after treatment ends, aftercare is a major component of addiction recovery. Here is their resource page for aftercare, please take a look:
www.floridarehab.com/treatment/aftercare/
Mental Health Treatment, Detox, & Crisis Stabilization
Rogers Behavioral Health offers a wide range of mental health services, to include inpatient treatment for children, adults, and geriatric populations. They are a reputable resource with treatment for autism disorder, eating disorders, depression and suicide, mental health disorders, and offer all levels of care depending on your treatment needs.
https://rogersbh.org/locations/tampa
BayCare Health System is a non-profit agency with numerous behavioral health centers to help people in crisis situations, like high suicide risk and psychotic disorders that often require inpatient psychiatric stabilization prior to going to outpatient treatment for continued recovery. This is a great resource for people without insurance or with Medicare and Medicaid, as well as private insurance.
- St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
https://baycare.org/locations/s/st-anthonys-behavioral-health-center
- St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center, Tampa, FL
https://baycare.org/locations/s/st-josephs-hospital-behavioral-health-center
- Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Lutz, FL
https://baycare.org/hospitals/morton-plant-north-bay-hospital/services/behavioral-health
-Morton Plant Behavioral Health Center, Clearwater, FL
https://baycare.org/locations/b/baycare-behavioral-health-morton-plant-hospital
Northside Behavioral Health Center
Northside Vision Statement: “Guided by the belief that individuals and families can and do benefit from treatment of behavioral health conditions, we will continue to provide the highest quality care to those in need. We will be a voice for behavioral health issues including increased resources, financial and intellectual, championing the needs of those who struggle, and the expansion of public awareness and activism.”
NAMI Advocacy
Many people feel frustrated by the mental health and addiction system, and do not know how to make system changes. A great place to start is advocating through NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. They often post links to advocate and share your story to local legislators and keep you apprised of the latest bills up for debate, as well as provide petitions you can sign. NAMI helps your voice to be heard.
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy
Additional Resources
AlcoholHelp.com provides reliable and extensive information regarding alcohol use disorders. The goal of our guide is to educate the public on the co-occurrence of alcohol dependency and mental illness, while also reducing the stigma associated with both.