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Alcohol, Drug, and other Rehab Centers in Pensacola, Florida

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The 6 Best Rehabs in Pensacola, FL

To be sure we are recommending the best facilities, our team of researchers developed five core metrics to determine the quality of each treatment center. These metrics cover key aspects such as cost, treatment approaches, and rehab services provided. For more information, read the full breakdown of our filtering process and ranking methodology.

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Twelve Oaks Recovery Center

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2068 Health Care Drive
Navarre, FL 32566
251-931-6467
twelveoaksrecovery.com

Twelve Oaks Recovery Center is located on 5 acres along the beautiful Emerald Coast, and its licensed mental health counselors and social workers utilize both traditional and adjunctive therapies to help provide comprehensive care to addicts and those with mental illness. The community treats a variety of addictions, including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, meth, stimulants, and prescription drugs. For the past 30 years, the recovery center has offered residential and outpatient detox programs, and they also specialize in treating military members with PTSD and/or substance abuse issues. Twelve Oaks also offers a unique program called Resilience to help those with chronic pain treat their addictions while managing pain appropriately.

What patients are saying:

A grateful family member wrote, “My nephew received excellent treatment, profound counseling, spiritually based as well as social and psychological direction and instruction. He returned to us a changed man, in body and soul. His family … will ever be thankful to Twelve Oaks for their dedicated work with a lost and wayward soul.”

Reviews:

  • 3.87 stars
  • 147 reviews

Bradford Health Services

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8880 University Parkway, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32514
866-977-7158
bradfordhealth.com

Since 1977 Bradford Health Services has helped Pensacola, Florida, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with drug abuse or alcoholism. It utilizes the 12-step principles approach but also individualizes care by combining the approach with new medical and clinical research. The substance abuse center is able to provide full-day and half-day intensive outpatient care for adults and offers continuing care programs for two years after completion of an intensive outpatient program. Bradford Health Services also holds 12-step meetings and a variety of substance abuse education programs along with a family-support group that’s open to the public at no charge.

What patients are saying:

One former addict wrote, “[I] highly recommend Bradford. I had been on a downhill spiral for a long time. They sent me to detox then to Alabama, I’m thankful that they helped save my life. I take it one day at a time & have never felt better.” Another former patient said they “Spent 70 days in the extended care program and they not only taught me to put the bottle & pills down but they also taught me many tools to take with me in life. I’m a little over 1-year sober & it’s unbelievable and amazing.”

Reviews:

  • 3.6 stars
  • 121 reviews

Gulf Breeze Recovery

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350 Pensacola Beach Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
855-899-0319
www.gulfbreezerecovery.com

Located near the ocean, Gulf Breeze Recovery features a private beach, private rooms, waterfront pool, spa, and access to a fishing pier. It’s a private residential center that welcomes new patients but specializes in treating patients with substance abuse problems who have been through multiple treatment programs. The individualized THRIVE program utilizes cutting-edge transformational treatments to help overcome chronic relapse. In addition to individual and group therapy sessions for mental health and substance abuse, the center also has a medically licensed detox wing and uses neurofeedback and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help restore healthy brain function.

What patients are saying:

This former patient praises Gulf Breeze Recovery, saying, “It was an amazing experience. I was broken beyond belief and went in straight off the streets. I was on the brink of death and didn’t really care if I didn’t make it any longer. They gave me hope, strength and belief in myself and taught me a totally different outlook on life that just works at keeping me sober(and happy), even on the “bad” days … They really take the time to listen to you and it’s a smaller facility, so you get plenty of one on one care … Highly recommend this to anyone, especially if traditional rehabs haven’t worked out for you.”

Reviews:

  • 4.6 stars
  • 93 reviews

Lakeview Center, Inc.

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1221 West Lakeview Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-432-1222
elakeviewcenter.org

Lakeview Center, Inc. is an affiliate of Baptist Health Care that offers behavioral health services to those who are abusing alcohol and drugs. It provides a variety of outpatient and inpatient programs designed to meet the needs of each individual. The center treats children, adolescents, and adults. It has a detox wing staffed by licensed medical professionals and is part of Pathway Drug Court, which can help addicts who have criminal charges receive treatment for their addiction in lieu of going to prison or jail. Lakeview Center, Inc. also offers discrete Medication-Assisted Treatment to those suffering from opiate addiction.

What patients are saying:

Patients leave positive reviews, saying “(Lakeview is) a great place to go if you have addictions.” Another reviewer wrote, “I have received a lot of help here when I really needed it.”

Reviews:

  • 3.9 stars
  • 99 reviews

Cordova Counseling Center

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4400 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 8D
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-474-9882
cordovacounselingcenter.com

Cordova Counseling Center provides outpatient treatment to those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. They also offer Substance Abuse Professional evaluations for the Department of Transportation and DUI counseling. The mental health clinic supports clients as they work through underlying psychological issues that make addiction recovery seem impossible. Cordova Counseling Center works with adults, children, families, and couples who want to find happiness in place of addiction.

What patients are saying:

One patient wrote, “I cannot recommend this office enough. They are truly compassionate and caring. From the minute you walk in you know that you and your family matters.”

Reviews:

  • 4.1 stars
  • 15 reviews

Waterfront Rescue Mission

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380 West Herman Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
850-478-4027
waterfrontmission.org

Since 1949 Waterfront Rescue Mission has helped homeless men beat substance abuse issues and find a path towards economic stability. The Gospel based recovery program is designed to last 12 months and is composed of six months of recovery followed by six months of career development. The aim of Waterfront Rescue Mission is to help struggling men get back on their feet by enriching their lives on a personal and spiritual level. Waterfront Rescue Mission features a standard curriculum along with individual and group counseling. Following the first six months, vocational transition opportunities are offered to men who are able to stay sober.

What patients are saying:

Many people speak highly of Waterfront Rescue Mission, with one local writing, “Chaplin Dave is amazing. The programs for men. Their dedication and compassion to change the lives of the most needed men is a wonderful contribution to this world.” Another person wrote, “The Men’s Mission is a great place to start over & reset your inner compass. Don’t expect to come here and be babied through the men’s program. There is a line of men that will gladly take your place if you’re not serious about getting clean and taking the program seriously.”

Reviews:

  • 3.9 stars
  • 243 reviews

Methodology

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), there are 16 substance abuse treatment centers in the Pensacola area. To determine which provide the highest quality of treatment and the most resources for recovery, we used the following five core metrics to evaluate each facility.

the five core metrics for Rehab evaluation

For more information, feel free to read a full breakdown of our filtering process and ranking methodology.

Getting Help in Pensacola

Start by determining your coverage

To determine your best options for a rehabilitation center, it is important to first learn about your health insurance coverage. Reach out to your private or healthcare marketplace insurance provider to find out which substance abuse treatment centers are available to you. Regardless of the type of coverage you have, both public and private insurance companies must cover substance abuse treatment for qualified individuals.

To learn more about addiction and the rehabilitation process in your state, read our guide to rehab in Florida.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Florida recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Enter your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

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    Pensacola Rehab FAQs

    Do I need to go to rehab?

    Substance abuse and addiction have high costs, often adversely affecting work performance, personal relationships, and your physical health. To help you determine if you may be addicted, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has an Alcohol Use Screening and a Substance Abuse Screening to help you find out.

    How long does rehab last?

    Different programs and levels of addiction require different program lengths. Common rehab lengths are:

    How much does drug rehab cost?

    Pricing depends on the program, services, and amenities offered. Typically, outpatient programs are cheaper than inpatient, and live-in inpatient facilities are the most expensive. To learn more, read our guide on The Cost of Rehab.

    How does rehab work?

    Rehab is made up of four basic steps:

    • Assessment
    • Detox
    • Therapy
    • Aftercare

    To learn more about the rehab process and each step, read our guide to The Addiction Rehabilitation Process.

    How important is aftercare? 

    One of the most important steps in the rehabilitation process is aftercare – the continuing support and accountability offered through counseling and 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

    To find an AA or NA meeting near you, use the directory below.

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    For more FAQs visit our rehab FAQ page.