Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

1940 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32405

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital FL 32405

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.

Latest Reviews

Ian Dacosta
4 weeks ago on Google
5
Dr. Claire and the staff have been amazing to say the least. They are organized and on top of their game. Always kind and approachable. I highly recommend them to anyone needing mental health assistance.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Ian. 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!
Anna Cooper
1 month ago on Google
5
This place is definitely a 5 star. I came here for my generalized social anxiety and the lessons, tools, and people in the group setting really help, it's very welcoming and comfortable thank you so much for the help I needed so I can manage my anxiety and depression better. Doctor Claire is bubbly and helpful. LMHC Zachary our counselor is the best here and teaches great lessons, has helped overcome some challenges, I'm so glad I came here to face my fears, thank you for all that you guys do here!
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind words, Anna! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
Barbars Hood
1 month ago on Google
1
My brother served in Vietnam war and was left with mental issues that were never treated. The issues became worse as he got older, but he refused treatment. The VA would help but he would not let us take him, the issues were too advanced. Finally a situation occurred that we were able to Baker act him, and we thought thank God now he can get the help he needed so badly. He was taken to Emerald Coast and we were told he needed medical clearance by Candy the admitting nurse. He was then taken to BAY MEDICAL and got the clearance, but Emerald Coast refused to take him back, gave no explanation. Bay said they reached out to 10 different facilities and none would except him. I was called to pick him up after his time ran out.This was so wrong on many levels, again the system failed him.

Location

Accepted Insurance

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

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

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
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
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.

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.

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

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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.
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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.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (850) 763-0017
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1940 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32405

Reviews of Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

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3.7 (169 reviews)
Ian Dacosta
4 weeks ago
5

Dr. Claire and the staff have been amazing to say the least. They are organized and on top of their game. Always kind and approachable. I highly recommend them to anyone needing mental health assistance.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Ian. 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!
Anna Cooper
1 month ago
5

This place is definitely a 5 star. I came here for my generalized social anxiety and the lessons, tools, and people in the group setting really help, it's very welcoming and comfortable thank you so much for the help I needed so I can manage my anxiety and depression better. Doctor Claire is bubbly and helpful. LMHC Zachary our counselor is the best here and teaches great lessons, has helped overcome some challenges, I'm so glad I came here to face my fears, thank you for all that you guys do here!

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for your kind words, Anna! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
Barbars Hood
1 month ago
1

My brother served in Vietnam war and was left with mental issues that were never treated. The issues became worse as he got older, but he refused treatment. The VA would help but he would not let us take him, the issues were too advanced. Finally a situation occurred that we were able to Baker act him, and we thought thank God now he can get the help he needed so badly. He was taken to Emerald Coast and we were told he needed medical clearance by Candy the admitting nurse. He was then taken to BAY MEDICAL and got the clearance, but Emerald Coast refused to take him back, gave no explanation. Bay said they reached out to 10 different facilities and none would except him. I was called to pick him up after his time ran out.This was so wrong on many levels, again the system failed him.

Josh Gill
1 month ago
5

Great place to find some healing and a community of people wanting to find the best version of themselves. Don t be too prideful to seek help before it s too late

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Josh. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We greatly appreciate the kind words and wish you all the best. Take care!
Raj Jenkins
1 month ago
5

Clarisse Torres
1 month ago
5

It s a safe and welcoming environment, and the therapists truly care about your well being. Would definitely recommend to anybody in need of some help.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Your compliments and supportive comments are great to hear, Clarisse! Thank you for your kind words and we hope you are doing well. Take care!
Jennifer Combs
1 month ago
5

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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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