Family First Adolescent Services

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

700 Village Square Crossing
STE 101
Palm Beach Gardens,FL 33410

(888) 405-0064
4.5 (115 reviews)

About Family First Adolescent Services

Family First Adolescent Services is an adolescent drug and alcohol rehab in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They specifically serve boys ages 13 to 18 who are struggling with substance abuse or other behavioral health conditions. They can help boys who have co-occurring mental health conditions, too, and they can also treat issues like gaming addiction.

This rehab program takes a holistic and individualized approach to addiction recovery. They emphasize building a connection of respect and understanding with the teenagers and getting them involved in their treatment planning.

Throughout your child’s program, they’ll have a well rounded variety of therapies and treatment strategies. They’ll have individual therapy and group therapy. They’ll have recreational and holistic therapies, too, like equine therapy as well as CrossFit, paddleboarding and group excursions.

You don’t have to worry about your child falling behind in school while they get the treatment they need. This rehab has an academic program on site, so they’ll be able to keep up with their education or even catch up or get ahead. This program focuses on identifying each child’s strengths and helping them work toward their future goals whether it’s college readiness or pursuing a trade.

I noticed that this treatment center has a big focus on your family, too, and not just your teen. There will be family therapy sessions throughout the program. They’ll work with you to help you understand your teenager’s challenges and behaviors and learn how to help them after they get home. Plus they have ongoing alumni support and aftercare treatment, so you always have someone to turn to for guidance.

Clients and parents have great things to say about this rehab center. They say that it strikes the right balance between compassion and accountability and that the staff here really understands teenagers and what they need for meaningful recovery. Parents also say that they were very happy with how well the staff here communicated with them during their sons’ programs.

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  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

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.

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.

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check iconAdolescence program

men iconProgram for men

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: Family First Adolescent Services 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

substance-abuse iconSubstance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Therapists who apply cognitive behavioral therapy in Florida believe patient thoughts and behaviors are closely linked. They use this treatment method to help clients change their thought patterns so they can also change behaviors and break free from substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy in Florida consists of individual therapy and group instruction. This structured program is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates the development of skills for managing emotions and relationships.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for people in Florida who are struggling with drug addiction. There you can openly discuss the challenges and progress you're making without fear of judgment from your peers who experience many of the same things you are.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

Individual therapy often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is a structured approach to identifying and changing negative thought patterns. During therapy you learn how what you think drives your actions so you can develop healthier coping strategies to manage addiction triggers and reduce drug use.

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 helps you work through the psychological impact that traumatic events have had on your life. Your therapist helps you identify the physical, emotional, and mental triggers and develop coping mechanisms. This helps rebuild a sense of safety and trust in yourself and others.

Eye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingRecreational Therapy

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

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LegitScript Certified

LegitScript has reviewed Family First Adolescent Services as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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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

NAATP

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

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700 Village Square Crossing
STE 101
Palm Beach Gardens,FL 33410

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4.5 (115 reviews)
Tara Komarek
1 month ago
5

It was overwhelming to reach the point of realizing my teenage son needed support beyond what I could provide at home. FFAS provided a setting for him to become more stabilized and ready for continued growth and care. When he reached a point that he needed to return to a more structured support system again, FFAS welcomed him back into their care. The support provided by FFAS has helped my son and us, as his parents, to progress into the next steps and understanding of our growth. The continued care and contact after my son left FFAS reinforces that the staff and caregivers are invested in the clients as people and for the long haul. I am forever grateful to have found Family First Adolescent Services.

Anna
1 month ago
1

Our experience at FF is a perfect example of a therspist doing more harm than good if they are not the right fit or if they do not have the proper skills. Thank goodness my son is home with family and healing despite it all. I do believe this group has some capable employees w positive intention unlike many programs in the TTI which are in the spotlight.

Greg Schmid
2 months ago
3

Three stars because, while most of the staff genuinely have the boys best interests at heart and it is a good choice for boys who are suffering from gaming, drug or other addictions, the owner will lie to you without batting an eye.They are organized and knowledgeable about what they do, some of the staff is outstanding. Some of the staff on the other hand, are somewhat inept when it comes to experience in guiding the boys or drawing them out.Regarding the owners, we could never get James McManus on the phone. He did not return calls and was always "busy", even though we were current clients.His co-founder and CEO, Ben Cecil, lied to me about 2 things in a phone call. I had a feeling on the call by the way he responded to me at the time that he had no intention of following through with what he was telling me. We met Ben in-person at a pre-enrollment visit and he seemed sincere. Later he proved himself a deceptive liar.Don't trust anything Ben tells you, and you won't meet James if you visit, I don't think he likes to mingle with the common folk.

Scott Cullen
2 months ago
5

I have Family First 5 Stars for their excellent care and communication, their making our son both times he needed their support their top priority, along with all the other boys there.They are Not perfect, no place is, but our son was safe and sober, that was our first, and top priority.He could have gotten more out of the program, but that was up to him and his capacity at that time.We regularly attended the Alumni Sunday night zoom for continued support and growth.Thank you FF!Scott Cullen

Marcus Shumate
2 months ago
5

I've worked with Family First for years and have not come across very many people as caring and dedicated to what they do. Michael is an unbelievable resource for families and is devoted to making sure they feel taken care of. I'd trust him with my own family!

Diana Hatcher
2 months ago
5

The quality (and quantity) of staff is impressive, and their personal investment in the success of each kid and family is genuine. Great communication, theraputic services and follow-up. A gem of a program that helped set my teen son on a solid path to recovery.

Nick Negrey
3 months ago
5

Anthony Kab
3 months ago
5

Never easy to send your child anywhere but from the moment we arrived, the warm & welcoming meeting with Tom to put our minds at ease. As with anytime a teen is a way from home, the first couple of days were met with resistance and a desire to leave. The manner in which the staff handled and diffused the situation was remarkable. Over the course of my son being there, it was nothing short of a miracle on how they were able to reach him and work through the root cause of his trauma. The consistent communication and feedback. The constant advice and recommendations were incredible. After time when visiting with my son, I had my boy back! He was able to communicate effectively & address concerns. He was also able to learn to deal with emotions and anger in a possible way. Erin & Blake showed a level of care and concern that I can t imagine could be out done. Deon did a remarkable job of communication keeping in the loop. My son even commented a few examples of How everyone there really cares . That is evident. Everyone there went above and beyond and you can feel the genuine care from the staff. While there will always be a journey for my son and I, without FF, we would not be where we are today. Without a doubt, they saved his life and got him back on course. I can t imagine where we would be without there support and intervention in helping my son deal with unresolved issues. Thank you so very much for sticking with him and never giving up on us. We will forever be indebted to you all. Outstanding program!

Cheri DeLaune
3 months ago
5

Wonderful staff. They are caring, concerned, helpful and truly invested in the success of the clients. Most importantly the staff keeps parents informed and involved in the client s progress and treatment.

Lisa Garcia
4 months ago
5

My son has been to Families First twice. Sending him there for the first time was a very difficult decision, but from the first contact with them, trust in their program was being built-truly. Sending him the second time was still hard, but much easier as we knew what to expect and were dealing with people and a program with which we were already familiar. Their intake process was supportive and not at all forceful. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner and we spent a lot of time on the phone talking about what we were dealing with, what kind of care they could offer him and how to talk with him about going to treatment. I felt that they had a thorough understanding of his issues and of our family dynamics prior to him going to treatment both times, this was reassuring.While he was at Families First, we received excellent and timely communication from all staff. I did not worry about his safety while he was there. He was treated with kindness and dignity, they were consistent with rules and boundaries so as not to cause any confusion for him or us and to keep the boys safe in the living environment. As part of the therapeutic programming, he went to the beach and the gym regularly, they also took trips for paintball, surfing lessons, deep sea fishing, equine therapy, kayaking and more. They supported us in the discharge planning process both times.Their alumni coordinator, Kevin, is amazing as he provided regular check-ins with us after our son was discharged both times. We still keep in touch and he is an incredibly valuable resource, The therapists were wonderful as well as the residential staff. Our son had a random medical emergency while he was there, the staff and clinical director were involved in keeping us informed of what was going on and ensured that he got what he needed while keeping us in touch with the doctors.*****Truly amazing humans work there.Families First offers on-line family educational support meetings twice a week. You can continue to attend these meetings even after your son is discharged at no cost. In addition, there are two parent-led, free, on-line support meetings per week. Through these meetings I have developed a strong support network of other parents who are going through what we are going through and even some friendships! I no longer feel alone or like an outcast and this is truly priceless. I continue to attend at least one of these meetings on a weekly basis for continued support and education.This journey is not something that we parents choose. It is a marathon, not a sprint, we had a great experience at Families First both times�and would not hesitate to contact them again if we needed another plan for residential treatment. In addition, while most of our boys don't "like" being in treatment, our son has expressed appreciation and gratitude at times to us for choosing Families First and for sending him to treatment, both times. We are forever grateful for Families First and the people who work there.

Leor Fishman
4 months ago
4

Family first is very dedicated and has a high effectiveness in treating addiction, mental illness, and emotional control. I had a very hard time in the beginning and homesickness is inevitable. Family first does a great job keeping kids safe while providing certain freedoms if the privileges are appropriate. The trips we took often helped, being able to go out and spending time with my family was super helpful in feeling that this is a place for healing and not somewhere to be sent away. Bending of the rules is possible with advocating and good relationships with the staff and peers as rules are many times a guideline and you can work with the team to make certain adjustments for your personal needs. From my experience the food does get repetitive, it is very good but many health conscious individuals will have a hard time with eating fast-food, it is not everyday and there are healthier options, fried food is common. From my experience good behavior can be rewarded with other more exiting meals but I cannot speak for others experience for this. The most common tactic used to get kids in the door is to tell them it s a 45 day minimum program. Although somewhat true family first will almost always suggest you stay the near full time of 90 days. This is not always a bad thing but please do not use this as a misdirection for getting them through the door because it is very heartbreaking to realize you could be staying double the time after you walk through the door. It should be very upfront that if your insurance covers it and your family is willing, you will be staying much longer then your child expects. Parents please tell you kids it is a 90 day program unless they prove they can leave earlier, early release is better then extending the time. Other then that I can say truthfully my life has been bettered after the program and I have been clean from Marijuana since February 2024. Parents if you can please buy your kids things they need and gifts that are allowed, passing the time can often be difficult so sending them things that can help with that cannot be stressed more.Overall if your child can be moved to grow, which for me took a lot of time, it is very effective. Healing is a process and this is a great step even if it s not the final step and the staff was very great to bond with and the cleanliness and food was good, the therapy was great if you have a good match with your therapist, shoutout to Jimmy and Dave they were great but Jimmy is the goat.

Savior Security
4 months ago
5

Very good place to work at

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