Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders

About Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders

The Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders is a 55 bed adult residential treatment facility in Avon Park that’s operated by Tri-County Human Services.

CARF accredited for residential care the program treats co occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders simultaneously helping people from all 67 Florida counties.

Rooted in the Twelve Steps and the Disease Model of Recovery the center delivers integrated care that addresses addiction and mental health together rather than as separate concerns.

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

This center specializes in residential dual diagnosis care for people living with substance dependence and moderate psychiatric disorders.

Services include substance use and mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, medication management and treatment planning delivered in a structured campus based setting.

In treatment you’ll take part in individual and group counseling, psychoeducational modules, health education and recreational therapy.

Peer support is woven throughout with participation in AA, NA and Double Trouble meetings to reinforce recovery and address underlying issues.

Phased Recovery and Step Down Care

The program follows a phased structure that moves from assessment and intensive residential treatment into continuing care planning.

The short term residential track supports the transition back to the community. They also have a dedicated five bed program to help men whose primary condition is a substance use disorder.

Edited by: Patti Croft, MBA

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
Mental health concerns and substance use are often linked, which is known as a dual diagnosis. The right rehab in Florida can help you break free. A dual diagnosis program uses evidence-based approaches to help you overcome both your mental health concerns and substance use. This may include mental health medication, counseling, and more.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Florida helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Drug rehab may include detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. You’ll learn the roots of addiction and learn how to build a substance-free life.
Adult Program
An adult program in Florida addresses the recovery needs of clients in this life stage and gives them the tools they need to succeed. An adult program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address the unique challenges of managing your work, relating to your family, raising children, and balancing a variety of other responsibilities
Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab programs in Florida address the unique needs of men in a safe, gender-specific environment. A men’s program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address challenges such as family relationships, fatherhood, emotional management, and more.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment in Florida allows clients to live full-time in the facility while getting the care they need. Some of the elements of inpatient treatment include individual and group counseling, skill-building, relapse prevention, and help with essentials like employment and housing.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Florida helps clients overcome substance use by providing individualized, confidential support. Individual therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include processing past events that may have contributed to substance use, learning new life skills, and relapse prevention strategies.
Group Therapy
Overcoming substance use is easier if you’re not alone. During group therapy in Florida, you’ll hear others’ perspectives and get the support you need. Group therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, sharing wins and challenges, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.
Recreational Therapy
Receiving recreational therapy in Florida helps you develop the ability to cooperate, manage stress, and create a better life for yourself. During treatment, the recreational therapist will have specific activities and games that will challenge you, require teamwork, and allow you to build confidence in your ability to succeed.