Belleair Bluffs is a charming coastal town in Pinellas County, known for its stunning views and friendly atmosphere. Its picture postcard appearance, however, does not exempt it from the nationwide challenges posed by drug and alcohol abuse.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, CuraSouth can help. We are dedicated to providing our clients with a comprehensive program emphasizing physical, mental, and emotional recovery. We will work with you to develop a program that meets your personal needs, including appropriate individual, group, and family therapy sessions, case management services, relapse prevention training, and aftercare planning.
Substance & Alcohol Use in Belleair Bluffs, Florida
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan statistical area — of which Belleair Bluffs is a part — reported an average of 326,000 people aged 12 or older used an illicit drug in the past year, and 188,000 people in the same age range were classified as having a substance use disorder. Further, 23.2% of the population reported binge drinking alcohol in the past month.
Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Belleair Bluffs
Pinellas County is home to a population of just over 965,000 residents, with 2,300 of them living in Belleair Bluffs. In 2021, the number of individuals enrolled in substance abuse programs amounted to 1,356 adults and 356 children.
However, the chronic shortage of substance abuse beds in the region is a persistent problem that denies many who seek high-quality treatment. It is noteworthy that Pinellas County is not alone in experiencing this severe shortage, with adult substance abuse beds dropping from 3.0 per 100,000 population in 2005 to 1.6 per 100,000 population in 2021. There are 12 drug and alcohol treatment centers within five miles of Belleair Bluffs, including CuraSouth, just three miles away.
Choosing a Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Belleair Bluffs
If you are interested in enrolling in a drug and alcohol treatment center in or near Belleair Bluffs, it is essential to prioritize long-term recovery. Selecting a facility that provides flexible and varied program offerings that allow you to tailor your recovery plan to your specific needs is also important.
- 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?
- Does your 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 Belleair Bluffs. FL
There are many types of detox and rehab options near Belleair Bluffs. Understanding each can help you make the best choice for your personal circumstances.
Intervention
Substance abuse disorder is often more apparent to those around you than yourself. If you’re in crisis, family and friends may stage an intervention to compel you to face your addiction.
An intervention is a well-planned process to address the impact of substance use on your life. Participants may take turns recounting incidents that serve as evidence of substance abuse and conclude by suggesting treatment options. Professionals like doctors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and faith leaders are often involved in planning interventions.
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 from your system, 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.
CuraSouth 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 / Inpatient
Residential or inpatient treatment involves co-living with those sharing the same recovery path in a modern, comfortable facility. This immersive experience provides a safe environment where you can feel a sense of community and companionship with your peers and receive professional, compassionate care from clinical and medical experts. Treatment duration varies but typically lasts about 30 days.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment can serve as primary therapy or additional support after a residential program. There are three types of outpatient treatment:
- Partial hospitalization.
- Intensive outpatient.
- 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 hospitalization program once they complete residential treatment. PHP programs include a full schedule of activities —like those offered in inpatient programs — five or six days weekly. Offerings could consist of 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 can return to work, school, and other activities, while living in a sober or private home. You will attend treatment for several hours daily, three to five 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
For those seeking outpatient treatment, programming is attended two to three times a week, focusing on relapse prevention and healthy coping skills. Vital to long-term recovery, some OP programs also offer vocational or education-related services.
Given its flexibility, OP therapy allows you to pursue employment or spend more time with family and friends while still having the autonomy to make your own choices.
MAT & Suboxone
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be an effective tool in your recovery journey. It offers carefully prescribed and monitored medication that reduces withdrawal symptoms and chances of relapse. If you have an opioid dependency on prescription (Oxycodone, OxyContin, Percocet) and illicit (heroin) drugs, CuraSouth may administer Suboxone to aid your recovery. Suboxone contains buprenorphine and Naloxone. Buprenorphine satisfies the brain’s craving for opioids and prevents severe withdrawal symptoms without creating a high, whereas Naloxone blocks opioid effects, making abuse difficult. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves all medications used.
Substance Use Disorder Program Costs in Belleair
Private Programs
Private substance use disorder facilities offer more individualized and comprehensive care than publicly funded programs. Services are generally more integrated, focusing 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 Bluffs accept major insurance providers. CuraSouth 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 pay for medical expenses. Some treatment programs in St. Petersburg accept Medicaid and 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 Bluffs 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 8 am
The Serenity Club
631 Turner Ave.
Clearwater
Fri 3 pm
Early Risers
In-person and online
2023 Main St.
Dunedin
Fri 7 am
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 7 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
3451 30th Avenue North
Fri at 8 pm
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.
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 Get Started
Searching for an addiction treatment program near Belleair Bluffs, Florida, can feel intimidating, but finding the best treatment center is vital in your recovery. At CuraSouth, our team of Treatment Advisors will answer all your questions. We will conduct a brief pre-assessment over the phone and 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, skilled staff who will aid you through safe and pain-free medical detoxification, transitioning into a higher level of treatment, and concluding with personalized aftercare planning. Contact us today to learn more or begin your personal addiction recovery journey in Belleair.
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.
