Clearwater is located in Florida’s Tampa Bay area and is known for its sunny weather and stunning gulf coast beaches. Unfortunately, though, beneath that beautiful sunshine lies a devastating cloud of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.

In 2015, Florida’s governor declared the opioid epidemic as a public health emergency. However, residents of Clearwater who are struggling with chemical dependency need not give up or fight the battle alone or in secret.

Now is the perfect time to explore the array of resources and treatment centers available in this city. If you or a loved one has a drug or alcohol-related problem, below is a list of rehabs in Clearwater that can help you build a new life.

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Best Rehab Centers in Clearwater

Whitesands Alcohol and Drug Rehab

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments, Opioids
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Whitesands is a drug and alcohol rehab center that goes beyond industry standards in terms of addiction treatment. Founded in 2014, Whitesands is guided by a five-point agenda: this includes the provision of a unique life skills program, replacing harmful addictive behaviors with healthy habits, providing individualized treatment, ensuring guests are comfortable, and committing to recovery and wellness.

Whitesands offers a full continuum of care, allowing it to treat individuals in various stages of addiction. The property sits on a 10-acre campus offering private rooms, a recreation center, a boxing program, a fitness program (with a trainer), and more. Treatment consists of individual and group therapy via their inpatient and outpatient programs. Whitesands may not be the cheapest option, but it stands out with high-quality treatment and a luxury experience.

Fairwinds Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Eating Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Opioids
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Fairwinds Treatment Center has been in the business of recovery for more than three decades and it has set the standard for effective addiction treatment. Fairwinds is a leading rehab for those dealing with eating disorders, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

At Fairwinds, each patient is treated as an individual as opposed to using a cookie-cutter approach. The center offers a full continuum of care ranging from inpatient treatment to intensive and supportive outpatient treatment. Its staff includes licensed therapists, counselors, physicians, nutritionists, eating disorder specialists, and medical practitioners in behavioral medicine. They also provide online treatment services and ongoing aftercare for those who have completed their inpatient treatment program.

Blue Lotus Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Behavioral Disorders
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

The Blue Lotus Treatment Center is an outpatient facility that utilizes a multifaceted approach to help individuals struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges such as addiction. This center specializes in different levels of detox using botanicals to cleanse the body of harmful toxins.

By utilizing a multifaceted approach to treatment, Blue Lotus aims to heal mind, body, and spirit. They do this through educational and empowerment programs designed to equip clients with the necessary tools to manage their emotions and develop strong mental and emotional well-being. Whether an individual is struggling with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health issues, this center offers respectful and empathetic services.

Westcare Florida

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Sliding-Scale Payment

WestCare Florida is part of the WestCare Foundation, which offers an extensive array of health and human services. WestCare strives to concurrently treat symptoms and underlying causes of addiction that might complicate treatment or become a barrier to lasting recovery. WestCare aims to treat the whole person through a continuum of individualized and trauma-informed care.

Treatment includes group and individual counseling, assessments, education, special needs services, veteran’s services, and dual diagnosis services for co-occurring mental health disorders. They also provide a juvenile justice program alongside substance abuse, mental health, and special needs services. WestCare’s programs are recognized for clinical excellence, coordinated access, and collaborative innovation.

Operation PAR Inc.

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments, LGBTQ+
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid, Sliding-Scale Payment

Operation PAR Inc. specializes in behavioral health and wellness services — with "PAR" being the acronym for Parental Awareness and Responsibility. It is one of the largest non-profit substance abuse and mental health service providers in Florida. The program is publicly funded and provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including residential and outpatient treatment, family therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and prevention programs.

Operation PAR’s Women’s Village is a gender-specific program for women struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. This comprehensive service includes case management and child development services. The organization provides high-quality service to all populations including deaf and hard of hearing clients, disabled individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Suncoast Center, Inc.

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid, Sliding-Scale Payment

The Suncoast Center has been around for nearly 80 years, during which time it has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping people live healthy, vibrant lives. Suncoast provides comprehensive treatment and recovery services that address emotional, behavioral, and mental wellness. This includes addiction treatment, specialized trauma services, and child advocacy services to individuals and families throughout Pinellas County.

Suncoast’s emotional wellness program is designed to treat a range of behavioral, mental, and emotional health issues including substance abuse, ADHD, anxiety, bereavement, abuse, schizophrenia, and more. Treatment at this center includes individual and group therapy, family therapy, anger management training, and life skills coaching.

AnewU Recovery

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, Opioids
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

As the name implies, the mission of AnewU Recovery is to help individuals make meaningful changes in their lives. AnewU does this by providing detox programs to help their clients wean off their dependence on opioids. AnewU is certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and its treatment program is delivered in compliance with the Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Software Program (EFORCE).

Treatment at AnewU Recovery consists of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using Suboxone. This medication helps minimize cravings and reduce negative withdrawal effects. Clients who visit the center for the first time may already have mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. In other words, patients are expected to have taken the first step in their recovery journey, which is a willingness to stop taking opiates or pain pills.

Positive Directions Counseling, Inc.

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Behavioral Addiction
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Sliding-Scale Payment

Positive Directions Counseling, Inc. is a private practice specializing in substance abuse therapy for adolescents and adults. If you or a loved one is dealing with mild to moderate substance use problems, a personalized counseling program such as Positive Directions can help you get back on the right track. Online counseling sessions are also available for individuals who require remote services.

Led by Cindy Athey, a master’s level counselor and certified addiction professional (CAP), Positive Directions specializes in addictions to heroin, OxyContin, Xanax, cocaine, methamphetamine, kratom, cannabis, and prescription medications. She also provides therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT) to help clients change negative thinking and behaviors.

The Wave of Clearwater

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Residential
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Behavioral Addiction
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
Female
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

The Wave of Clearwater is a Joint Commission-accredited treatment center for women battling addiction, mental health issues, and behavioral problems. The center is a private rehab designed as a women-only inpatient and outpatient treatment facility. The Wave of Clearwater operates with the philosophy that true healing cannot occur in an impersonal environment like a hospital. For this reason, The Wave aims to provide comfortable, personalized treatment programs for individuals with mental and/or behavioral health challenges.

The Wave can help women with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), postpartum depression, body issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. The Wave also treats victims of emotional and physical abuse, as well as other mental and behavioral issues. Residents at The Wave are provided a comfortable, private bedroom with satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, and a desk/workspace. Service animals are also permitted.

Advantage Mental Health Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

Advantage Mental Health Center (AMHC) specializes in the use of medications and individualized counseling sessions to treat patients suffering from addiction. They believe that successful recovery from chemical dependency and mental illness depends on medically based treatment. Advantage Mental Health is owned and managed by a board-certified medical doctor with a specialized residency in psychiatry.

The treatment protocols at AMHC are a combination of evidence-based methods, counseling, education, and a commitment to get sober. Treatments include individual counseling, couples/family/marriage counseling, family therapy, eye movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), TMS therapy, and more. They also offer dual diagnosis programs for co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Dr. Paul’s at the Bay

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Faith-Based, Dual Diagnosis, Opioids
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Dr. Paul’s at the Bay is part of the Spencer Recovery Network, a private alcohol and drug rehab in St. Pete Beach that specializes in individualized treatment programs for addiction. Led by Dr. Paul L. Philips, the center's target population is business executives and professionals who are looking for exclusive rehab for substance abuse. However, Dr. Paul’s is equally available to individuals who are looking for affordable treatment.

Dr. Paul’s prioritizes the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices while providing services that are a cut above other drug and alcohol rehabs. Some of the treatments in their inpatient and outpatient programs include counseling, relapse prevention, self-esteem classes, fitness and nutrition, and more. Clients are also encouraged to engage in 12-Step work as part of their aftercare plan.

The Coleman Network for Addiction Medicine

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Opioids
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

The Coleman Network for Addiction Medicine is part of a network of rapid opioid detox treatment centers across the country, including Texas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Washington, New Jersey, Arizona, and Florida. The Coleman Network, also known as the Coleman Institute, provides accelerated detox programs for alcohol, pain medication, opioids, and others.

The Coleman Institute is best known for its accelerated or rapid detox programs. The Coleman Method is a blend of medications and small doses of naltrexone to help patients safely and comfortably detox in as few as three days. This method is faster than traditional buprenorphine tapering and will appeal to individuals with a tight schedule or who have unique circumstances.

Tranquil Shores

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Tranquil Shores is a Joint Commission-accredited facility that provides tailored services to clients from all walks of life. Tranquil Shores treats chemical dependence as a disease requiring medical intervention and therefore uses people-focused and evidence-based therapies that have been studied for their efficiency. They also offer specialized rehab programs for military veterans, medical practitioners, business executives, artists, and athletes.

Tranquil Shores is located in beautiful Madeira Beach in the greater Tampa area, with specialists available round the clock. The location is also a calm and peaceful place conducive to privacy and healing. Treatment includes CBT, motivational interviewing, holistic healing, accelerated resolution therapy, didactic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, experiential therapy, art therapy, acupuncture, and more. With a 3-to-1 client-to-counselor ratio, Tranquil Shores is a great place to address underlying co-occurring conditions.

New Season Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, Opioids
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

New Season Treatment Center is an affordable opioid addiction treatment center in Pinellas Park, less than 20 minutes from Clearwater. All of the New Season Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient opioid addiction and recovery. The Pinellas Park clinic is strategically located to serve the areas of Largo, St. Petersburg, Highpoint, Lealman, Kenneth City, Golf Port, Indian Shores, and Clearwater.

New Season utilizes medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a method approved by SAMHSA as the gold standard treatment for opioid use disorders (OUD). This center can help ease withdrawal symptoms using FDA-approved opioid agonists such as methadone, buprenorphine, or Suboxone. As a MAT program, New Season also blends medication with group/individual therapy, family therapy, and counseling to promote lasting recovery.

Footprints Beachside Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Footprints Beachside Recovery Center is a family-owned luxury rehab nestled in the old Florida beach town of Treasure Island. Footprints strives to provide personalized drug and alcohol treatment programs using a holistic approach that addresses the biological, psychological, and social contributors to addiction. This center also offers a dual diagnosis program for clients with co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety.

The treatments at Footprints Beachside include counseling, 12-step programs, relapse prevention, biosound therapy, art therapy, yoga, outdoor therapy, massage therapy, and more. They also provide specialized programs for executives, and medical and healthcare professionals. Footprints also offers flexible treatment programming through their day/night programming — similar to partial hospitalization programs (PHP).

Turning Point of Tampa

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Opioids, Behavioral Addiction
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

The mission of Turning Point of Tampa (TPT) is to ensure that individuals have access to affordable high-quality, effective treatment. Founded in 1987, Turning Point of Tampa is a family-owned rehab that understands the impact of addiction on family members. Their recovery program is rooted in 12-Step methodology, and they use this approach to treat individuals and families who suffer from a broad range of conditions such as addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions.

In addition to the 12-step program, this facility also utilizes evidence-based therapies, psychiatric evaluation, and other treatment disciplines. Turning Point is not a detox facility, but there are many detox programs in the area, including The Coleman Network for Addiction Medicine.

Transformations by the Gulf

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, Opioids, LGBTQ+
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Location and environment play critical roles where addiction recovery is concerned. That’s where Transformations by the Gulf comes in. This Joint Commission-accredited center is located in the beautiful St. Pete Beach and provides an array of programs ranging from inpatient to standard outpatient.

At Transformations by the Gulf, treatments are personalized and evidence-based with proven track records of success. Transformations also offers experiential therapies such as Boat Therapy, which allows clients to relax under the sun. This experience helps clients become less rigid and more open to healing by becoming in-tune with nature and themselves.  This facility also provides specialized services for pregnant women and healthcare professionals.

Riverside Recovery of Tampa

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Opioids
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

As the name suggests, Riverside Recovery is a waterfront luxury rehab located on the beautiful Hillsborough River in Tampa. The 60,000-square foot property provides comfortable and clean client rooms, each of which is furnished to inspire relaxation. Riverside Recovery also provides catered meals that are locally sourced from fresh ingredients to provide the nutritional foundation for wellness and recovery.

Riverside treats addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders using a variety of evidence-based practices such as 12-Step facilitation, cognitive-based therapy (CBT), motivational interventions, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, experiential therapy, family-based methods, and trauma-informed care. More than half of Riverside’s treatment team has had firsthand experience with addiction and has gone through the recovery process themselves, giving them a better understanding of the needs of patients.

BoardPrep Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, M-Lend

BoardPrep Recovery Center strives to adopt the latest research findings for the treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders. This facility was awarded the Multiple Year Winner awards by Tampa Magazine's Top Doctors Award. BoardPrep places emphasis on evidence-based treatments and maintains close collaboration with a patient’s physician or caregiver to facilitate excellent case management services.

BoardPrep offers a continuum of care starting from medically assisted detox programs to intensive outpatient to supportive outpatient. Treatment at this facility includes CBT, DBT, holistic therapy, family therapy, 12-Step programs, and more. BoardPrep also specializes in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a relatively novel protocol that can treat severe mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Clean Recovery Centers

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Clean Recovery Centers is an alcohol and drug treatment center located 28 miles outside Clearwater. With multiple locations across the state, the Tampa clinic provides a safe, spacious, and supportive space where clients participate in group therapies, individual therapies, and regular get-togethers between clients and their case managers.

Clean Recovery stands out with its excellent therapeutic environment. Clients have access to a range of evidence-based wellness program offerings, including massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga, physical therapy, and more. The center focuses on clients’ strengths while assisting with stabilization, analysis, and treatment. Clean Recovery Center is also accredited by the Joint Commission.