Life Management Center

525 East 15th street Panama City, FL 32405
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Life Management Center FL 32405

About Life Management Center

Life Management Center, in Panama City, Florida, provides comprehensive treatment for addiction and mental health issues. This includes specialized support for those with co-occurring conditions.

They serve clients of all ages including adolescents, adults, and families. They accept Medicaid and Medicare and offer financial aid options.

They have crisis stabilization and assertive community treatment
programs to help you get the most care whenever and wherever you need it.

You’ll get individual, group, and family therapy and recovery education. You’ll also learn key recovery skills to help you manage stress, regulate your emotions, and cope with addiction triggers.

The goal is to help you build a healthy and happy sober lifestyle free of dependency. They offer 24 hour crisis hotlines and telehealth support. That means you’re never far from the care you need.

Former clients praise the supportive staff and effective programs.

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Accepted Insurance

Life Management Center 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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) 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.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs support recovery through emotional, psychological, and spiritual development to address the root causes of addiction. These programs are peer directed, with participants regularly attending 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible day and night, year-round. Recovery is based on "working the steps" to understand the source of addiction, take accountability for one's life choices, and relinquish control for that which cannot be changed. Age-specific, gender-separate, and other specialized programs are widely available.
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.

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.

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.

Clinical Services

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

During family therapy sessions, you navigate the complexities of addiction and are provided tools to help improve communication and resolve conflicts. When you work together, families can better support their loved one's recovery and restore balance and harmony within the household.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Morgan Hurst

Chairman, BOD

Brian D’Isernia, Jr., BOD

Vice-Chairman

Ned Ailes, M.S., LMFT

President & CEO

Penny Greene, M.S., NCC, LMHC

COO

Linda Bullard, M.S., LMHC

Program Director of Adult Services

Melanie Spoon, MSW, LCSW

Program Director of Family Services

Barton Lewis, M.D.

Medical Director

Phillip Burnett, D.O.

Adult Services

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (850) 522-4485
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525 East 15th street
Panama City FL, 32405

Fact checked and written by:
Rockel Mundy
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD

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2.5 (100 reviews)
Andrew Rickman
1 month ago
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This place the back building is where they torture Patients with gasses enter the back to the right is a padded room where they pump two gasses to knock you out. These people give you 1 pill and in less then 24 hours a blackout happened from taking one pill - that was my death date 11-11-2011. (Truck with pole through the front passenger seat) Myself and service dog walked away. While I was there I monitored everything. #PureEvil #Unsupervised + Oh and on the tv (which you can find what was playing on tv .this place was allowing patients to watch the movie Thirteen Ghosts yes the glass house horror film #DOGE2025 needs to close these unorthodox facilities. I m writing this review because people need to know, it looks like an answer to problems while it is not.

Jimmy Boyd
2 months ago
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Seen my doctor last month and she wrote me a prescription and didnt sign it without my knowledge. After waiting over 5 hours for the prescription to be filled i was then informed that it wasnt signed and i needed to go BACK and get it signed. After doing such and waiting another 2 hours for the prescription to be filled i was then told the pharmacy couldnt verify the prescription and i needed to contact the doctor AGAIN. After calling life management MULTIPLE times and having to return to the facility for the third time in my manic state i was told i needed to " CALM DOWN " that "MISTAKES"" HAPPEN. "So due to the doctor's negligence her" MISTAKE " lead to the manic state and panic attack it caused meIN RETURN I WAS YELLED AT AND TOLD TO CALM DOWN LIKE THIER MISTAKE WAS SOME HOW MY FAULT. IM NOT A DOCTOR BUT EVEN I KNOW THAT A PRESCRIPTION HAS TO BE SIGNED FOR IT TO BE VAILD AND EVERYONE I SPOKE TO THAT DAY AT THE FACILITY ABOUT THE ISSUE WAS RUDE AND I WAS TREATED LIKE IT WAS NO BIG DEAL.So if some of there doctors dont realize they have to actually sign the prescriptions they write for them to be vaild and " MISTAKES HAPPEN " ..... What other " MISTAKES " have they made that have caused people issues with their mental health or health problems in general due to their negligence ?

J Conway
3 months ago
5

i would not be alive if not for this place. The therapist for adults here in the psych unit is absolutely incredible, they feed me very well, got me on a schedule and snapped me out of it with the help of good medication technique and understanding. i wish they would get their tech and nurse staffing in order, there are some people who do not need to work there unfortunately, but i will always be in debt to Angelika, Tim, and G (Gennifer). and DR JEN! thank you guys. you saved my life.

Clarisse Torres
4 months ago
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D Haines
5 months ago
5

Lisa Elmore LeNain
6 months ago
5

Journi J
6 months ago
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the WORST mental health facility in the damn world , the nurses hate their jobs , no arts and crafts too do , the dr is all the way in a different state , dirty clothing , NO THERAPY , no group time just absolutely the worst damn place ever , they never know ANYTHING also if you are not a resident of FL good luck contacting family you only get on long distance call PER DAY ! if i could burn the whole thing down i would and rebuild it horrible experience horrible i RAN out of the facility when my time was up and cried every night there because of the lack of concern there .

NOX
7 months ago
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Worst receptionist, I hung up.

Justin B. Smith
7 months ago
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Never got to even receive care for my 5 year old. They cancelled my appt 30 minutes before because they failed to mention you have to be in a different building an hour before your appt to do some very repetitive paperwork that they won't let you take home. Thanks for cancelling making it easier to go somewhere else

Lady V Monique
7 months ago
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If I could give these people a zero stars I ABSOLUTELY WOULD!!! They are horrible!!! They don t listen to you! They have absolutely no compassion for your situation at all!! The only thing they are doing is sucking up everyone s one money! The supervisor came out and didn t even allow me to speak she kept talking over me omg please shut this place down and start over with all new people!!

Kenneth Gilliland
7 months ago
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Erin Guthrie
7 months ago
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The only sort of crisis intervention they offer is building E, where you'll be trapped for an unknown period of time. The front desk staff aren't good at problem solving. The doctors won't prescribe anything for immediate relief. I'm prescribed anti depressants and a mood stabilizer. Nothing for anxiety and I have no medical marijuanna, it's expired because I had the flu/stomache bug and cannot be seen for it until June. I'm gonna do something really dramatic today! Thanks for the help life management!

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