Amethyst Recovery Center

About Amethyst Recovery Center

Amethyst Recovery Center has an outstanding reputation as an elite residential facility for substance use treatment. They specialize in medical detox and inpatient rehabilitation and are located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. They even address dual diagnosis for clients with both mental health and addiction disorders. Their location on Florida’s Treasure Coast means you’ll enjoy warm weather, easy access to the ocean and the charm of a quiet beach town. Their modern amenities offer a homelike feel. This includes semi private rooms outfitted with video games, televisions and cable TV. You’ll also enjoy 5-star catered meals and plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment and recreational activities. If you’re seeking optimum comfort and safety in recovery this facility will put you at ease. They’re Joint Commission accredited and LegitScript certified which confirms their commitment to quality care.

Their residential treatment starts with assessment and individualized treatment planning. This is followed by medically supervised detox and inpatient rehabilitation. Detox weans off addiction related toxins from your body in preparation for the main therapy. It involves a safely managed withdrawal procedure with 24/7 supervision by trained physicians. These experts may administer medication if necessary to ease your withdrawal symptoms. This ensures a safe and comfortable detox experience. After detox you can continue your recovery journey via their inpatient rehabilitation. This program involves intense therapy with round the clock support by their staff. Their inpatient recovery approach integrates the traditional cognitive behavioral therapy with a 12 Step model and holistic practices. This is delivered primarily in a group format alongside individual sessions.

The group sessions cover various recovery aspects including anger management, relapse prevention and addiction education. There’s even an expressive art group that promotes recovery via music and art therapy. You can participate in all groups or just the ones that best meet your recovery expectations. For instance, the psychoeducational group can benefit those with dual diagnosis conditions. You’ll also take part in ‘whole person’ therapy including yoga, massage and acupuncture. These promote spiritual and emotional healing. The program emphasizes family involvement and encourages the participation of loved ones at all stages of the recovery process.

Additional services like psychiatric evaluation and medication management may be provided to support patients with dual diagnosis disorders. The length of stay varies among patients. Aftercare services may involve referral to outpatient care within the community for continued recovery. You can join their alumni network for ongoing or even lifetime recovery support. Comments from past clients reflect an overwhelmingly positive experience and exceptional quality of care.

Latest Reviews

Kayla Botner

1 week ago on Google

Amethyst was my first experience with rehabilitation treatment, and I am so grateful for the staff and all of the people I met there. The facility was clean, the staff was really supportive. I could not have asked for a better start in my recovery journey.

Randy Adkins

2 weeks ago on Google

Good staff, amazing techs,good food

Response from the owner2 days ago

Thank you for sharing positive words about our South Florida recovery program! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your review of Amethyst Recovery Center.

Drew Trane

2 weeks ago on Google

This was my first in patient program ever. I was told I was going to go for detox for about a week. It ended up being a little over a week. I wasn t too pressed due to having an actual departure date to look forward to. The staff and energy of the facility were extremely kind and supportive. I was going to the group sessions that were suggested and I always left them with something to think about. Im not one of the people who claims this was a mistake due to my reasons of being an alcoholic was to combat my mental state. But I felt like I belonged still. They were actively upgrading the facility whilst I was in the program so it seemed like a lot was going on during the day. At night, it was very peaceful. Some nights were harder than others but I felt supported through my journey. The only reason I have 4 stars was due to the lack of compassion from one single staff member. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay. Food was cooked with love and everyone meant what they said when tell you to have a good day. Though I enjoyed my time, my goal is to never have to come back.

Response from the owner1 week ago

Thank you for sharing such kind words about Amethyst Recovery Center! We work hard to ensure each of the people we have the pleasure of working with feels accepted, cared for, and comfortable. We deeply value your feedback as it helps us maintain and improve the quality of care we can offer. We especially appreciate your kind words about our culinary team - they truly do put care into every meal they prepare. We do take feedback seriously, including your note about staff interactions, as we strive to ensure every team member demonstrates the highest level of compassion and professionalism. Ongoing facility improvements you mentioned reflect our commitment to continuously enhancing our inpatient treatment environment. Thank you again for sharing such a kind review of our Port St Lucie residential treatment center.

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Location

Accepted Insurance

Amethyst Recovery Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Humana

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24-hour clinical care in Florida is an essential part of treatment, particularly with medical detox. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, and supervised detox provides around the clock access to medical professionals who can adminsiter proper medications and treatment to address these symptoms and step in should an emergency occur. This intensive clinical care will help curb the withdrawal effects, minimize substance dependence, and prepare you for the next step of treatment.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation. When necessary, they may refer clients to an outside clinician in their area to continue psychiatric treatment after they have been discharged from our program.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

As a short term therapeutic method, motivational interviewing in Florida requires only a couple of sessions. During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and any discrepancies between your current situation and future goals. You'll then decide for yourself what changes you want to make.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

During couples therapy in Florida, your therapist will take steps to get to know you, help you identify feelings, explore the past, develop solutions, and help you learn skills to manage relationship challenges. This process will allow you to work through conflict and strengthen your relationship.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life skills are the core skills you need for daily success. They can include self care, stress management, daily routines, and emotion control. Rehab treatment includes the development of these skills so you have the tools you need for long term recovery.

Substance abuse creates biochemical imbalances in your body and brain. By implementing dietary changes, you can restore that balance. This is the goal of nutrition therapy in Florida. You'll gain an understanding of what nutrients your body needs and learn best self care practices.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Your mind, body, and emotions interact in complex ways. Experiential therapy addresses all three of these aspects. Interactive and creative activities provide physical sensations and evoke emotional responses. These offer insight into how you interact with the world and any negative patterns you need to change.

Amenities

Gym
Yoga Studio
Residential Setting
Private Rooms
Spa
Gardens
Walking Trails

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 581634

LegitScript has reviewed Amethyst Recovery Center as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

LegitScript verified in November 2019

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 7971

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Florida
License Number: 47-2151880

Contact Information

(888) 447-7724

Website

2749 SW Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Get Help Now - 772-218-2415

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Fact checked and written by:

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Reviews of Amethyst Recovery Center

4.8/5 (389 reviews)

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Response from the owner2 weeks ago

Jose Torres

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Cheryl VanScoy

The staff here are wonderful. They truly seem to care whether you succeed or not. The chefs all create wonderful meals that are good for the soul. The alumni coordinater Jonathan checked up on me frequently after discharge to see how things were going. 5/5 for sure

Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of Amethyst Recovery Center. We're delighted to hear about positive experiences, particularly with our dedicated staff members. Our culinary team takes great pride in preparing nourishing meals that contribute to the health and overall wellbeing of our patients and staff. We truly appreciate your recognition of their efforts! We're especially pleased to hear about experiences with our aftercare planning and ongoing support services. This directly reflects our commitment to supporting individuals well beyond their time at our South Florida addiction treatment center, and we're glad this support was reflected in your own interactions with our Alumni Program. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation of Amethyst Recovery Center! Feedback like this helps us maintain the high standards of care that we strive to provide at our Port St Lucie treatment center.

Bradley Fleming

I love Amtheyst for all they ve done for me. I ve been in some bad detox/residential facilities in my time trying to get sober. But Amethyst shines in many ways. The people that work here truly care, even after you leave. Thank you for all that you ve helped me with!

Thank you for this heartfelt review of Amethyst Recovery Center! We're touched by your kind words and deeply appreciate you taking the time to share such a positive review of our program. Our staff's commitment to providing genuine, caring support - both during and after treatment - is central to our mission. We hope to be that support for each patient that enters (and later exits) our residential drug and alcohol treatment program in Port St Lucie, Florida. Feedback like yours reinforces the importance of our mission and the work we do, inspiring us to continue providing the highest level of care and compassion possible. Thank you for sharing such kind words about our recovery program for others who may be seeking help for addiction to drugs or alcohol to see!

eric Johnson

Crazy I gave this rehab five stars because the staff made my stay so entirely comfortable and amazing, which opened me up to focus on my recovery I trusted them every step of the way and I'm happy I did so the entire community including clients were so vulnerable and open and forced me to get out of my box and do the same to my dog, they allow me to come back to myself also shout out to the nursing staff and doctors who were able to bring me back from the brink psychosis and medicated me. Well if you are struggling I suggest this place.

Thank you for sharing positive words about the staff at Amethyst Recovery Center! We're deeply moved to hear about the role staff plays in patient recovery, particularly as it applies to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment when things may be less than ideal in ones life. We aim to ensure every patient feels supported in their recovery regardless of where they're at in their journey. Our dedicated medical team's expertise and care is an essential aspect of our comprehensive addiction treatment program. Expert nursing staff and doctors at Amethyst Recovery Center are one of many working parts involved in the comprehensive treatment protocols offered at our residential treatment center in Port St Lucie. We're always appreciative of recommendations to our program as its these peer to peer engagements that often help those considering dual diagnosis treatment find the courage within themselves to take that first step and call for help. Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about Amethyst Recovery Center with others in need!

Alesha Vaughn

3 weeks ago

I loved it here the staff was great and I want to give a shout out to Courtney, Nicole and Margaret I love you guys!!!!

Thank you for sharing positive words about our residential treatment center in Port St Lucie, Florida. Your feedback about our staff is a reminder that maintaining the highest standards of treatment center will not go unnoticed. We work diligently to provide supportive care to every patient that enters our facility - gentle reminders about the true value of this care and the impact it has on our patients are what keep us pushing forward! Thank you!

Carl Clavette

4 weeks ago

Place was very clean and a good staff that was willing to help you in aspects of recovery great place

Thanks for sharing positive feedback about our Port St Lucie residential treatment center. Our maintenance and cleaning staff work hard to ensure a clean, welcoming and well-cared for environment for the patients, staff, and visitors who are part of our program. Of course we want to ensure cleanliness and comfort so that patients can focus on what matters most during their stay - their recovery! Your review helps us to realize that small details do not go unnoticed, but it also assists others who understand they are struggling with addiction and may need help to achieve sobriety. We're grateful you took the time to share your thoughts about Amethyst Recovery Center with others who may be considering our treatment programs too!

Wyatt Smith

My experience with Amethyst recovery center has been phenomenal. The staff there are very caring and attentive, the facilities are nice, and the food is great. They helped me through a very tough time in my life and they helped me navigate my own struggle with addiction and gave me hope for long term recovery. I personally can't recommend them enough.

Response from the owner4 weeks ago

Thank you for such a heartfelt positive review of Amethyst Recovery Center. We strive to provide each of of patients the hope and healing necessary for a lifetime of recovery. Your words remind us that what we're doing is making a difference in our community.

John Robino

They are all about money and not caring. Their alumni coordinator Jonathan makes false promises, seems like he really cares then drops you. Makes it seem state of the art but they treat it like a prison. Didn't allow my referral source contact me who was the reason I was here. Didn't allow access to belonging when needed certain things for work and school and to contact my parents. And if you don't comply, they treat it like a demerit and don't allow you access to the limited calls you get per week to 1 person. I wanted support through the process. Their alumni coordinator abandoned me and once I changed insurance totally didn't respond ever again. This place was terribly disappointing, didn't help, was better at the state ran facilities but hey they have great food!

Rob Klein

1 month ago

Great recovery center! Nice friendly staff, therapist, great community. Fantastic food ! Very well kept, clean, nice rooms. I personally highly recommend going here!

Response from the owner1 month ago

Thank you for sharing a positive review of our Port St Lucie addiction treatment center. Providing compassionate, attentive care is always our top priority, and we couldn't do it without our amazing staff and patients!

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