Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

Panama City, Florida

1940 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-0017
3.7 (169 reviews)

About Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, located in Panama City, Florida is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital will find the private transportation allows for discreet and convenient travel to appointments and the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers. The oceanfront location provides soothing waves and fresh air that enhance meditation and healing. For recreation, patients can express themselves creatively with art activities, use the yoga studio to work on active mindfulness and improve flexibility, or use the meditation room to promote mindfulness during recovery.

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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 iconInpatient Rehab

Clients typically choose inpatient rehab when they are in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that puts them at an increased risk of relapse. They reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Intensive psychotherapy is often the primary treatment modality, but clients in inpatient care may also receive holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) involve frequent and robust therapeutic sessions for clients requiring high-level care. Clients may engage in a combination of medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction counseling, recovery skills training, and holistic therapies for a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehab is designed primarily for persons in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient care, and those at an elevated relapse risk.

aftercare iconAftercare

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.

heart-hands iconIntervention Services

If a person with a substance use disorder continually denies their problem or refuses to get treatment, a drug intervention in Florida may be necessary. Intervention services can help mediate the intervention by providing an addiction expert. This professional can de-escalate situations and facilitate a healthier discussion between the individual and their loved ones. Specialists can also help families handle issues they don't know how to navigate on their own.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically 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.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

children iconChildren program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • ocean iconOceanfront views
  • car iconPrivate transportation
  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • beach iconBeach setting
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms
  • music2 iconMusic room

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

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.

check iconDual Diagnosis

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.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

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.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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 iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

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.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

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.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

family iconFamily Therapy

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.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

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.

Check icon Accreditations

Joint Commission

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

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1940 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32405

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Jesse Larsen
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Jesse. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Jack Milam
1 month ago
5

I can t say than you enough to ECBH and Outpatient. I have a new outlook on life, I can do all things through Christ and the things I have learned from ECBH and outpatient. I truly the God for guiding me to them when I desperately needed them.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Jack. Your feedback is important to us and we really appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. Thank you for the kind words and we hope you are doing well. Take care!
Andrea Allen
2 months ago
5

I have benefitted so much from this program. I learned so much and will now apply them to my everyday life. I would like to give a huge thanks Ms Laura Knetzer and Dr Claire Joy Tiglao as they helped me tremendously in my treatment and progress here.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Andrea. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
Jonathan Aguilera
2 months ago
5

First and foremost, Zach is an amazing person and therapist!! His program had helped me on my journey for seeking help and I enjoyed each day I was there. I could not recommend this place enough especially if you are able to get with Zach!!

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Jonathan. Thank you for your kind words! Your recommendation means so much to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Again, thank you and have a great day!
Jason
2 months ago
1

This is the worst possible facility to be in. They are the equivalent of a puppy mill for mental health. The doctors outright lie in charts to protect themselves from thier own negligence. 15 minute bed checks where techs shine a light on you waking you. Being a PTSD veteran struggling and having been in other facilities and multiple years of the same diagnosis they added additional diagnoses that are contrary to a complete neurological psychological review, and 5 other doctors that had actually spent more than two or three 10 to 20 minute sessions. If you are military or a pilot AVIOD THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. Poorly credentialed staff, constant emergency codes and violence. Very unsafe facility.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Jason. Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to take the opportunity to address your concerns with you directly. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/contact-us/ so that we can follow up with you. Thank you again and we hope to hear from you soon.
kaleigh glass
2 months ago
5

great staff !!!! amazing place

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Kaleigh. We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
Kristen Kanaras
2 months ago
5

I highly recommend Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for their IOP program. Zachary Kuster and Claire Tiglao were wonderful.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Kristen. Thank you for taking the time to give our staff a shout-out! Hearing kind words and sentiments such as these are always so meaningful. We will be sure to forward your positive messages along to our team. Take care, and we hope you are well!
Alma Sanders
2 months ago
5

The input during the sessions are really intense in a way that you learn to know and control your reactions. I m happy with the outcome for me

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Alma. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
Todd Keeton
2 months ago
5

The entire team from the bottom up were incredible. ECBH saved my life and I'll always be grateful to them. They took very good care of me, treated me with compassion and empathy, and were very happy to work with me. The team here specifically requests to work with AD and Veterans because they really want to help us. Thank you Dr. Bongiorno, Dr. Michaelson, Victory, the entire counselor team, the nurses, the technicians, Glen Powell (amazing haircuts), and everyone else.You saved me-OG Todd

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Todd. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/EmeraldCoast. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Rose
2 months ago
2

3 stars only because the nurses were absolutely the most wonderful caring individuals who did everything they could to help us. The on call doctor would have made me put zero stars. Dr. Ojo, the on call doctor for the weekend decided my mother wasn't worth admitting because her suicidal ideations weren't enough on top of her precursor psychosis symptoms which we were hoping to get help to avoid a full psychotic episode. She dismissed her without even seeing or talking to her, and when we requested to atleast speak with her about her decision she said to wait until she was done with another patient and so we waited and she just decided she didn't feel like actually standing on her own and speaking to us so forced her nurses to come clean up her mess by saying she had decided she wouldn't even bother speaking to us. Those poor nurses having to do the doctors dirty work and deal with upset people seeking help. What a poor excuse for a doctor who can't even be bothered to see the person they're deeming to be "fine".

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Rose. Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to take the opportunity to address your concerns with you directly. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/contact-us/ so that we can follow up with you. Thank you again and we hope to hear from you soon.
Kaylin Honey
2 months ago
1

Shitest place ever , they never answer their phones , my boyfriend is currently here and they are neglecting him and abusing him , his first night he was assaulted by a nurse , he barely has anytime to talk on the phone , and they lied about him having one on one counseling , only group , I recommend not sending your child here or loved one unless you want to come back different

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Kaylin. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your boyfriend s concerns. So that we can better assist you, please provide us with your boyfriend s full name and location in our facility by visiting http://www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you. We hope to hear from you soon.
arriel fort
2 months ago
5

Great place! I would definitely recommend, the military unit was great and the staff was great!

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Arriel. We think we have an amazing staff too! It's always nice to see messages like this. We hope you have a great day.
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