Better Beginnings

14822 Main Street Alachua
Alachua, FL 32615

About Better Beginnings

Better Beginnings is a private treatment center located in Alachua, Florida. Better Beginnings specializes in mental health care for pregnant and postpartum women.

Latest Reviews

Elizabeth Fowler

3 months ago on Google

The receptionist Cathy was absolutely phenomenal, she went above and beyond to help me and answer all my questions.The providers themselves were caring and always gave lots of resources with every appointment. They provided excellent mental health help to me, and they were understanding about my needs.Thank you guys so much for your care and attention!

Kira Cutts

3 months ago on Google

Haley Freymann

4 months ago on Google

I guess the owner implemented a new rule that you have to retest for ADHD if you want their services regarding ADHD. As if the tests diagnosing me with ADHD from a previous accredited provider suddenly become erroneous and/or moot. I would have loved to have been told this BEFORE I did all of the scheduling and insurance stuff and questionaires.This place is the reason why people can't get the help they need. No one can pay for the same test over and over and over again.

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Levels of Care

Outpatient Program

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.

Intensive Outpatient Program

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.

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.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Contact Information

(352) 329-3689

14822 Main Street Alachua
Alachua, FL 32615

Get Help Now - 800-985-8516

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Reviews of Better Beginnings

3.7/5 (30 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.7 (30 reviews)

3 months ago

Marcie Stevenson

4 months ago

I have been going to Better Beginnings for a few years now. I have never had a bad experience and have nothing negative to say. The admin staff has always been kind and helpful and the therapists have been wonderful and helpful. Angela D. Is fantastic and has helped me through so much. I definitely recommend Better Beginnings.

J Hood

5 months ago

Definitely agree with the predatory scheduling practices. I tried calling yesterday (Monday) around 10 am to reschedule my appt for Wednesday early evening. Even though it was MORE THAN 48 HRS I was told I would be charged unless I rescheduled it for the same week?!! The woman who answers the phone is never nice, friendly, or helpful.They send their reminder emails after you're INSIDE the 48-hour window.You can't do any scheduling online - not even thru email -- but apparently "I should've left a voicemail" over the weekend? Cool. 1994, not 2024 I guess? -- Also, I definitely am more comfortable emailing a medical appt request than leaving it on some answering machine.I adore my provider, and would absolutely recommend her, but this practice has been nothing but issues since they took over Better Connections. The only reason I've kept going here is that I like seeing her. However, I can't afford to keep going to UNNECESSARY appointments & have no interest in going somewhere that clearly only cares about money.ETA:: I missed the fact that she emailed me the cancellation policy to sign (again) after we got off the phone! As in the cancellation policy that shows I DID CALL within the correct time & I was the one following the rules.I received a call from the same woman after leaving this review, who said my cancellation fee would be 'waived' --1) I hadn't canceled my appt because of the ridiculous no-show fee 2) I called OUTSIDE of the 48-hour window. When I pointed out I had called around 10:30 am, which would be more like 52 hrs, she said "Actually it was 8:30" -- OKAY even better! That means 54 hours! Sooo I was even further away from 48 hrs!This was *NOT* doing me a favor -- this was only honoring the cancellation policy they tout around (and passively aggressively email after claiming someone can't cancel an appointment like they are some idiot child). I don't need to read & sign the form again -- the person you have representing your business needs to.

Mariana medina

1 year ago

I don t really recommend this place, my treatment was supposed to be for a year or so, they gave me some bad treatment and told me they will give me a referral, never got that. I only received from them an overview of my mental circumstances, never a real Doctor, and I m without medication for the rest of the year thank to them. Please don t go to this place, they will take your debit card and charge you every time without your proper consent.

Ivonne Rosales

Better beginnings is an smazing place. My psychologist Shaunque Brown is an amazing psychologist. She's been helping me with my past issues. I would recommend better beginnings to anyone...

Mathew Wiley

Worst place ever for mental health , alls we are to them is a cash cow , they re not patient advocates what so ever , don t waste your money here !

Megan Meserve

2 years ago

They have been great in working with me as i have specilized needs and were fleible when i went throuh a financial hardship. Highly recomend especiall to families and parents as they are incredibly kid/baby friendly

George Thomas

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff who go the extra mile for their patients/clients.

Melody C

Office girls were extremely sweet and welcoming. When I called better beginnings i was in a very rough place. Experiencing post partum anxiety and hadn't slept in weeks.I called them (while crying) asking for an appointment to see one of the doctors. They got me an appointment that same week (3 days later to be exact) where most places turned me away or said the soonest they could get me in was in 4 weeks.Robin who answered the phone told me "Don't worry Melody we're going to get you some help. You're not alone, and we're going to get through this."That was the first time i had hope in over a month. I hung up that phone and sobbed from joy, and hugged my husband and baby. I saw one of their doctors Ivette who prescribed me something for my sleep that worked wonders but was also safe for breastfeeding.Its been 6 months since my first appointment but im so much better and happier. This office and their doctors saved my sanity and my life. Before i started being seen by this office i was literally begging my husband to commit me. The anxiety and lack of sleep was making me delusional, hallucinate and have a mental break.If you're looking for help then you have found it here. Thank you Better Beginnings and a big thank you to Robin and Dr. Ivette.

Destini Perry

I would highly recommend Better Beginnings to anyone especially my therapist Tiffany. I was in therapy for a year and a half. I gained so many tools I needed to help me through some of my darkest moments (past & present). I m thriving at my fullest potential because of this place & its staff providing EXCELLENT service.

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