South Highpoint, like many cities in Florida, has experienced a rise in substance use and substance use related issues throughout the past few years. As a suburb of St. Petersburg, FL, South Highpoint is included in the Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Approximately 326,000 individuals living in this MSA engaged in substance use within a 12 month period. (1)
Of the individuals experiencing a substance use disorder in the United States, only 25 percent receive treatment. (2) Guardian Recovery is dedicated to maximizing the amount of individuals who receive quality treatment for their substance dependencies. With individualized, evidence-based, and comprehensive treatment options, Guardian Recovery can aid you in developing a sober lifestyle. Contact us today to get started with your recovery journey.
Substance & Alcohol Use in South Highpoint
Located in Pinellas county, South Highpoint is located on the west coast of Florida. In 2021, the state of Florida had approximately 100,000 individuals receive emergency treatment due to substance use, with 15,000 being in Pinellas county. (3) This same year, Pinellas county experienced one person dying every 14 hours due to overdose. (4) Opioids are one of the primary substances involved in overdose deaths throughout the county. (5) As one of the top five counties for fentanyl related deaths, Guardian Recovery is ready to aid South Highpoint, FL in decreasing the negative statistics associated with substance use in this area. (6)
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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in South Highpoint
South Highpoint, FL has a total population of approximately 5000 individuals. (7) With 9 treatment centers within a 5-mile radius dedicated to substance use treatment, this city offers various treatment options. (8) Pinellas county has a total of 32 treatment centers for individuals experiencing substance use. (9) 480 residents of South Highpoint receive mental health treatment in this city every year. (10) Guardian Recovery offers dual diagnosis treatment for those experiencing substance use and mental health diagnoses simultaneously.
Choosing a Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in South Highpoint
Choosing a drug and alcohol rehab center can be an overwhelmingly difficult choice, especially if you have never attended one before. Some individuals may not know where to start in terms of finding the right rehab center that meets their treatment needs. Below is a list of helpful questions, curated by CuraSouth, to ask yourself when choosing a drug and alcohol rehab center:
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center provide supervised medical detox?
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center include medication management?
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center provide multiple levels of care, such as inpatient, partial hospitalization, and/or outpatient?
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center have licensed physicians and clinicians?
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center offer holistic treatment options?
- Does this drug and alcohol rehab center provide aftercare planning?
- Is this drug and alcohol rehab center accredited in the state of Florida.
Detox & Rehab Options in South Highpoint
Comprehensive treatment programs in South Highpoint, FL include intervention services, detoxification, various levels of care, and medication assisted treatment options.
Intervention
An intervention is a planned meeting focused on encouraging an individual experiencing substance use to seek treatment. Interventions allow for loved ones and close friends to have an opportunity to share with the individual needing treatment how their substance use has been detrimental to their life. Guardian Recovery partners with professional interventionists to make this process as seamless as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our intervention services.
Medical Detox
Detox, or detoxification, is a supervised process that allows for the removal of all substances from the body. Detox may elicit withdrawal feelings, which can be extremely uncomfortable. Medication assisted treatment may be administered during the detox process to limit and decrease withdrawal symptoms.
Residential & Inpatient Treatment
Residential and inpatient programs are often the highest level of care provided at a drug and alcohol rehab facility. Attendees receive 24/7 care, living full-time within the facility. Individual, group, and family therapy are offered in order to aid with treatment. Psychoeducation and life skills classes are provided to aid with the development of adaptive coping strategies.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment consists of 3 distinct types. Each one has different advantages which depend on the needs of the individual receiving treatment. The different outpatient options are listed below:
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) — PHPs are similar to residential and inpatient programs, though individuals reside at their own home. Treatment is attended 5-6 times a week when attending a PHP.
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) — IOPs are attended 3-5 days a week. Therapeutic options are provided to help maintain sobriety.
- Standard Outpatient Programs (OP) — OPs offer the lowest level of care in terms of outpatient facilities. Sessions are attended weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on the clients needs and progress.
MAT & Suboxone
MAT, or medicated assisted treatment, is the use of medications to treat withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is a MAT used during the treatment of opioid use disorder. It has been found to be helpful in decreasing cravings throughout the treatment process.
Substance Use Disorder Program Costs in South Highpoint
Individuals often are concerned regarding the cost of substance use disorder programs. Understanding the different funding options in South Highpoint, FL can help with choosing the right program for you.
Privately Funded
Privately funded programs are often paid for by the individual receiving treatment, or their private insurance company. These programs offer more individualized treatment plans.
Public & State Funded
Public and state funded programs offer cost-effective treatment. These programs offer less individualized care and more standard treatment plans.
Insurance Based
Many treatment programs in South Highpoint, FL offer insurance based programs. Contacting a treatment center can help you determine if they accept your insurance plan. Guardian Recovery can offer you a free, no obligation insurance benefits check upon your request.
Free & Medicaid or Medicare
Medicaid is a federally funded program allowing low-income individuals to receive treatment. Medicare is a similar program, however, it is for individuals ages 65 and older. Both of these program types are similar to public and state funded programs in the fact that they offer limited individuality per client.
South Highpoint in Addiction Recovery Resources
Support groups are helpful resources for individuals going through addiction recovery.
AA Meetings
Alcohol anonymous, or AA, is a support group for individuals experiencing alcohol use disorder. (11) AA is a 12-Step program and individuals are assigned sponsors to help guide them through the process.
Open AA meetings in the South Highpoint area:
- Back Porch Lunch Bunch
12678 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL
Wednesdays at 5:30pm and 8:00pm
- Open Door
10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo, FL
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 8:00pm
- Last Call Group
1250 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL
Every day at 10:00pm
A list of AA meetings in the South Highpoint, FL area can be found HERE. (12)
A full list of AA meetings in Florida can be found HERE. (13)
NA Meetings
Narcotics anonymous, or NA, is a 12-Step support group for individuals experiencing substance use disorders. NA and AA follow similar principles and steps, however, NA is for individuals dependent on substances other than alcohol. (14)
A list of AA meetings in the South Highpoint, FL area can be found HERE. (15)
A full list of AA meetings in Florida can be found HERE. (16)
SMART Recovery Meeting
SMART Recovery is an evidence-based program focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivation, and healthy cognitive patterns. (17)
Virtual SMART Recovery meetings can be found HERE. (18)
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 South Highpoint, 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 South Highpoint, 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 South Highpoint, 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.
