The beautiful town of Belleair is tucked between Clearwater and Largo. This suburb of St. Petersburg offers white-sand beaches and a mix of urban and suburban settings for its 4,200 residents. (1)
However, the upscale, idyllic setting sits inside a region struggling with substance use and its repercussions. In response to the increasing rates of substance use in the area, Guardian Recovery has developed a step-down program of clinical care geared toward helping people overcome addiction and maintain sobriety long-term. If you are living in the Belleair, Florida, area and you are looking for help overcoming a substance use disorder of any type or severity, Guardian Recovery is available to help. Contact us today to learn more about our medical detox and residential inpatient treatment programs.
Substance & Alcohol Use in Belleair
Belleair is located in Pinellas county, which has seen a steady increase in overdose-related incidents since 2017. In 2021 alone, Pinellas County reported: (2)
- 576 fatal overdoses.
- 15,031 EMS overdose responses.
- 3,421 doses of Naloxone administered.
- 923,810 opioid prescriptions dispensed.
- 85 infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome, a condition caused when infants withdraw from drugs they are exposed to before birth.
For the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report reports the following data:
- 13.9%, or 326,000 people aged 12 and up, reported illicit drug use.
- 10.1% reported marijuana use
- 4.6% reported non-medical use of prescription pain relievers.
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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Belleair
Pinellas County has a population of just over 965,000 people. (3) In 2021, 1,356 adults and 356 children enrolled in substance abuse programs. (4)
But the chronic shortage of substance abuse beds in the region leaves many who seek help without access to a high-quality treatment facility. Adding to the problem, Pinellas county is one of many experiencing a severe shortage, with the number of adult substance abuse beds dropping from 3.0 per 100,000 population in 2005 to 1.6 per 100,000 population in 2021. (5)
There are 7 drug and alcohol treatment centers within 5 miles of Belleair, including CuraSouth, just 3 miles away. (6)
Choosing a Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Belleair
When you are ready to choose a drug and alcohol treatment center in or near Belleair, you want to look for a reputable program, with a proven track record for helping their clients achieve long-term recovery. You also want to be sure that the facility has flexible and varied offerings that allow you to design a program that suits your needs.
- Here are a few questions to ask when considering rehab centers:
- Is the center licensed and accredited to provide services in Florida?
- Do they use evidence-based treatments? (Treatments proven to be effective by scientific research.
- Do they offer a variety of therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medically-assisted treatment?
- Doesyour health insurance cover the therapy or services you need?
- Does the facility setting work for you?
- How experienced are the physicians, nurses, and staff?
- What are the quality outcomes of the facility?
- Do they provide specialized treatment based on your situation, needs, and diagnosis?
- Do they have a streamlined, comprehensive admissions process?
Detox & Rehab Options Near Belleair
Intervention
Often, family and friends are quicker to recognize substance abuse disorder if you are in crisis and can’t see clearly for yourself. Sometimes, those who care about you may get together to stage an intervention. An intervention is a carefully planned process to confront you about the impact your substance use is having on your life. They may take turns recounting incidents that prove you are out of control and end by asking to begin treatment. Doctors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and faith leaders sometimes help plan or participate in an intervention.
Detox
When you enter treatment, you will probably have drugs or alcohol still in your body. The first priority is to get the harmful substances out of your body, a process known as detoxification (detox). You can experience a variety of uncomfortable physical and emotional sensations during detox, which is why it is so hard to do on your own. These symptoms are known as withdrawal. Guardian Recovery offers medically-assisted detox in a comfortable, safe, and secure environment. Experienced medical professionals will administer medications that minimize withdrawal side effects. Our team of skilled, compassionate clinical and medical professionals provides the support you need to detox safely and emerge ready to embrace recovery.
Residential or Inpatient Treatment
If you choose residential or inpatient treatment with CuraSouth, you will live at our comfortable, modern facility with others on their recovery journey. This immersive experience provides a safe environment where you enjoy a sense of community and belonging with your peers and experienced, compassionate medical and clinical professionals. The time spent in residential treatments varies, but most spend about 30 days.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment can be used as primary therapy or additional support after a residential program. There are three types of outpatient treatment: partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. Your medical and clinical providers will help you decide which level of care is best for you based on the severity of your substance use disorder, previous addiction treatment experience, and personal obligations like work, school, or caretaking.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Most people in recovery participate in a partial hospitalizationprogram once they complete residential treatment. Such programs include a full schedule of activities —like those offered in inpatient programs — 5 or 6 days weekly. These could include group, and family therapy, educational workshops, recreational activities, meditation, and other recovery programming. While in PHP, you will live in a sober or private home and visit the PHP facility during the day.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)
The next step in your recovery journey may be Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP). Once in IOP,you may return to work, school, etc., while living in a sober living or private home. You will attend treatment for several hours daily, 3 to 5 days a week. CuraSouth’s IOP locations offer treatment programs morning, afternoon, and evening to fit your schedule and help you maintain your treatment while reintegrating into community life.
Outpatient Treatment
In outpatient treatment (OP), you usually attend programming 2 or 3 days a week and focus more on relapse prevention and healthy coping skills vital to your long-term recovery. Some OP programs provide vocational training or educational training services. OP is the most flexible form of therapy and offers the autonomy to pursue employment, spend more time with family and friends, and make more choices for yourself.
MAT & Suboxone
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be an effective tool in your recovery journey. With MAT, you will receive carefully prescribed and monitored medication that will reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings and decrease the chances of relapse.If you have an opioid dependency on prescription (Oxycodone, OxyContin, Percocet, etc.) and illicit(heroin) drugs, Guardian Recovery may administer Suboxone to aid in your recovery. Suboxone contains buprenorphine and Naloxone. Buprenorphine satisfies the brain’s craving for opioids and prevents severe withdrawal symptoms without creating a high. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids, which makes it difficult to
abuse. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved both medications for treating opioid use disorder (OUD).
Substance Use Disorder Program Costs in Belleair
Private Programs
You can explore privately funded rehab programs if you have health insurance through a major regional or national provider. Privately funded substance use disorder facilities tend to offer more individualized and comprehensive care than publicly funded programs. Services are generally more integrated, with a more intensive focus on aftercare and maintaining long-term recovery.
Public & State Funded Programs
Public and state-funded programs provide a viable option for treatment for those who are uninsured or cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs of privately-funded programs. The major downside of these programs is that it is often hard to get enrolled. With rates of substance abuse dependence continuing to rise throughout St. Petersburg, finding a vacancy in state-funded detox and rehabilitation centers is challenging, and waiting lists for those with moderate or severe SUDs can be long.
Insurance Based
Most privately funded detox and rehabilitation facilities near Belleair accept major insurance providers. Guardian Recovery will contact your insurance provider to inquire about your insurance coverage. One of our Treatment Advisors will explain your benefits to you in language that is easy to understand, so you will know precisely what your coverage includes. We also offer a number of options if you do not have insurance and will work with you to decide what is best for you.
Free & Medicaid or Medicare
Medicare is a government-funded medical insurance program for people over 65, younger disabled people, and dialysis patients. Medicaid helps low-income patients’ medical expenses. (7) Some treatment programs in St. Petersburg accept Medicaid and/or Medicare, but these government programs significantly limit your choice of treatment centers. These centers also tend to have long waitlists and large client-to-staff ratios and do not have the capacity to create a program that addresses your personal needs.
Learn more about Medicaid options in Florida HERE.
Learn more about Medicare for Florida residents HERE.
Belleair Addiction Recovery Resources
AA Meetings in or near St. Petersburg
There are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the St. Petersburg region. Here are just a few:
Meeting Under the Trees
1100 8th Ave. SW
Largo
Wed at 8am
St. Pete Group
401 5th St. N
St Petersburg
Wed at 11am
Today in Sobriety
303 37th Ave. N
St. Petersburg
Wed at 5:30pm
The following resources provide multiple listings for AA Meetings in the area:
Pinellas County Intergroup Inc
Tri-County Central Office, Inc
NA. Meetings in St. Petersburg
Mount Zion Baptist Church
955 20th Street South
Tues at 7pm
Christ Lutheran Church
3451 30th Avenue North
Fri at 8pm
Smart Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that is “a transformative method for
moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change.” SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The group offers both in-person and virtual meetings, which are listed here.
Contact Us Today to Get Started
It can be hard to start your search for an addiction treatment program near Belleair, Florida, but
finding the best treatment center is one of the most important steps to a lasting recovery. An accredited program that will design a program that fits your individual needs is essential. At CuraSouth, our team of Treatment Advisors will answer all your questions. We will conduct a brief pre-assessment over the phone, including questions geared towards finding a treatment program that meets your unique clinical needs. We offer a free, no-obligation health insurance benefits check to those insured through a major regional or national provider. If you are currently uninsured, we will help you determine which costs will need to be covered out-of-pocket and tell you about a variety of payment options. Once you enter our care, you will be welcomed by
caring staff, skilled staff who will aid you through safe and pain-free detox and into a treatment plan designed to help you achieve long-term recovery. To learn more or begin your personal addiction recovery journey in Belleair, contact us today.
Commonly Asked Questions
We offer programs lengths individualized for each client. Generally detox is anywhere from 3-7 days. These are estimates and are adjusted to meet the needs of the individual client.
Yes! We work with most major insurance providers. We offer free no-obligation insurance benefit checks for those who are interested in our program. Our admissions team will speak with your insurer and get a detailed verification of your insurance benefits and share those details with you. Unfortunately Medicaid and Medicare do not cover our facility.
Absolutely. We understand that addiction affects the entire family system and encourage families to participate in their loved one’s treatment. To help families recover we also offer intervention services, case management, and family workshops.
Yes. We believe in complete and total confidentiality and privacy for all of our clients. We take extra measures to make sure we go above and beyond HIPAA and health privacy standards. If you are concerned about specific privacy requirements please feel free to reach out and we can answer your questions.
While we strongly discourage leaving before treatment completion, we are not a lockdown facility. Clients are in our program voluntarily and may leave when they want.
Clients who need to take off work to attend treatment may be eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA ensures that you will not be terminated while taking a leave of absence from work to attend treatment. Our admissions and case management staff can help with setting up any FMLA paperwork. For clients who are self employed, we do offer an executive program that allows for cellphone and laptop access in certain cases during business hours.
Contact Us Today to Begin
Finding an addiction treatment program in Belleair, Florida is a straightforward process when you know what to look for. Once you have determined which level of care is right for you, we recommend reaching out to an experienced Treatment Advisor who can guide you through the admissions process. At Guardian Recovery we have a team of experienced Treatment Advisors standing by to answer any additional questions you have and help you get started on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. As soon as you contact us, you will undergo a brief pre-assessment over the phone. The pre-assessment consists of a series of questions geared towards finding a treatment program that meets all of your unique clinical needs. We offer a free, no obligation health insurance benefit check to those who are insured through a major regional or national provider. If you are currently uninsured, we will help you determine which costs will need to be covered out-of-pocket. Finally, we help arrange local ground transportation to our Belleair, Florida detox center, or help set you up with an alternative level of care. To learn more or to begin your personal journey of addiction recovery in Belleair, contact us today.
Reviewed for accuracy by:
Travis Atchison
LCSW, MCAP
Travis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional. He has worked in various community-based settings, where he served families and couples, addressed issues related to homelessness and crisis and worked in a substance abuse setting.
