Kenneth City is a city located between St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park. Located on the east coast of Florida, Kenneth City is among the many cities experiencing an influx in substance use and addiction. Substance use disorders have become a public health concern in the state of Florida, with approximately 188,000 individuals in this MSA being diagnosed with a substance use disorder yearly. (1)
CuraSouth wants to help reduce the number of individuals throughout Kenneth City, and its surrounding areas, experiencing substance use disorders. We offer substance specific detoxification services to help individuals begin their recovery journey in a supervised and safe environment. Our trained clinicians can help you or a loved one develop the coping strategies needed to reach and maintain your sobriety goals. Contact us today to learn more and get started.
Substance & Alcohol Use in Kenneth City, Florida
Kenneth City is located in southern Pinellas County. It is included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan statistical area (MSA). This MSA reportedly had 326,000 individuals, over the age of 11, engaging in substance use. (2) 20.9 percent of adults living in Pinellas county reportedly engaged in binge drinking. (3) This percentage is above the Florida average of 17.5 percent. (4) 28 percent of car accidents were related to alcohol use, which was also above the state’s average. (5) Every 32 hours, substance use related overdoses lead to an individual’s death in this county. (6) Opioids have become a popular substance. Fentanyl, specifically, was the opioid involved in 418 overdose deaths in the county in 2020. (7) Pinellas county has become among one of the top counties in Florida for the most fentanyl related deaths. (8)
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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Kenneth City, Florida
There are 8 substance use facilities located within a 5 mile radius of Kenneth City, FL, and 23 within a 10 mile radius. (9) With a population of 5, 119 , there is a substance use facility for every 640 people. (10) 480 individuals in this city are seen every year for mental health treatment. (11) Here at CuraSouth, we offer dual diagnosis treatment options to help those experiencing comorbid substance use and mental health diagnoses.
Choosing a Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Kenneth City, Florida
Choosing the right drug and alcohol rehab center in Kenneth City depends on your specific treatment needs. Below is a list of questions to ask yourself when making a decision in regards to which faculty is right for you:
- Is this facility and its staff licensed through the state?
- Does this facility offer therapeutic interventions and/or holistic treatment options?
- Does this facility offer medication assisted treatment?
- Does this facility offer professional intervention services?
- Does this facility offer 24/7 residential inpatient programs?
- Does this facility offer aftercare planning?
Detox & Rehab Options in Kenneth City, Florida
Detox and rehab options in Kenneth City, FL often include different treatment options and steps.
Intervention
An intervention is a structured meeting consisting of a professional interventionist, the substance user, and their loved ones. Loved ones share their concerns and encourage the substance user to seek treatment. Guardian Recovery partners with professional interventionists to work with you and to help initiate the first step of the treatment process.
Detox
Detox, or detoxification, is the removal of all substances in the body. An individual must completely stop using a substance in order for the detox process to be successful.
Residential & Inpatient
Residential inpatient programs offer 24/7 care for those attending. Individuals live at the facility when attending a residential inpatient program. They follow structured schedules, and attend individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, recreational therapy, life skills classes, and psychiatric appointments if necessary.
Outpatient
There are 3 different forms of outpatient programs.
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP): PHPs are often the next level of care following residential inpatient programs. Individuals can reside at their own home or sober living facilities when attending PHPs.
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): IOPs help individuals integrate their new sobriety lifestyle into their everyday lives. Individuals attend sessions at least 9 hours a week when attending IOPs.
- Intensive Outpatient (OP): The lowest level of care in terms of outpatient programs are OPs. Individuals attend sessions weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on their progress.
MAT & Suboxone
Medication assisted treatment, or MAT, is the use of medications to assist with the detox process. Detox can lead to withdrawal symptoms, which are often uncomfortable. Suboxone is a MAT used to treat opioid use disorder. It works by decreasing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Substance Use Disorder Program Costs in Kenneth City, Florida
Understanding the cost associated with substance use treatment is important when choosing the right facility for you or a loved one.
Privately Funded
These programs are paid for by the individual receiving treatment, or their insurance plan. They are often more individualized for each person and their specific needs.
Public & State Funded
These programs offer affordable treatment options for those who cannot afford privately funded programs. They are often less individualized and harder to get into due to their waiting lists.
Insurance Based
These programs are covered by insurance coverage plans. Here at Guardian Recovery we can offer you or a loved one a free, no obligation insurance benefits check to see which treatment options are covered by your insurance.
Free & Medicaid or Medicare
Medicaid is a state and federal program that allows low income individuals the opportunity to revive health care. Medicare is a federal program allowing individuals 65 years or older to receive health care. These programs allow individuals to receive substance use and mental health care who may not have before. Like public and state funded programs, they have long waiting lists, making it hard to receive immediate care.
Additional Medicaid information can be found HERE. (12)
Additional Medicare information can be found HERE. (13)
Kenneth City, Florida Addiction Recovery Resources
AA Meetings
AA, or Alcohol Anonymous, is a 12-step program for those experiencing alcohol use disorder. (14) The group component is a big part of what makes AA a successful program. Individuals receive sponsors to help guide them through the process.
Open AA meetings near Kenneth City, FL
- Get It Together
6085 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL
Mondays at 8:15pm
- The 49’ers Group
9739 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL
Thursday-Sunday at 7:00pm
- Mid-Day Miracle
5639 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
Monday-Saturday at 12:00pm
Additional AA meetings in the Kenneth City, FL area can be found HERE. (15)
AA meetings in Florida can be found HERE. (16)
NA Meetings
NA, or Narcotics Anonymous, is a 12-step program that focuses on all substances other than alcohol. (17)
NA meetings in the Kenneth City, FL area can be found HERE. (18)
SMART Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery is an evidence-based substance use treatment program that focuses on developing healthy coping techniques and positive self regard. (19)
Virtual SMART Recovery meetings can be found HERE. (20)
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 Kenneth City, 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 Kenneth City, 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 Kenneth City, 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.
