Southern Winds Hospital

4225 West 20th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012
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Southern Winds Hospital

About Southern Winds Hospital

Southern Winds Hospital, located in Hialeah, Florida is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. 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 Southern Winds 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 Southern Winds Hospital will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers and the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment. For recreation, patients can express themselves creatively with art activities and foster creativity and jam with other patients in the music room.

Southern Winds Hospital has received accreditations from LegitScript, the state of Florida, and The Joint Commission.

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Accepted Insurance

Southern Winds 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.

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.

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 rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
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 Support
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.
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.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
A sober living home in Florida often serves as a transitional residence for individuals coming out of inpatient rehab. This helps those in recovery avoid isolation that can sometimes happen after they return home from treatment. It offers a supportive environment where they can practice skills learned in rehab. Offering a combination of structure and freedom, men's or women's sober living is a good stepping stone to independent life in recovery.
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
24-hour clinical care in Florida is an essential part of treatment, particularly with medical detox. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, and supervised detox provides around the clock access to medical professionals who can adminsiter proper medications and treatment to address these symptoms and step in should an emergency occur. This intensive clinical care will help curb the withdrawal effects, minimize substance dependence, and prepare you for the next step of treatment.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
The first step of the recovery process involves the removal of all drugs and alcohol from your system while under 24/7 medical supervision. Known as a medically assisted detox, you are closely monitored by medical staff who can provide medications, if necessary, to help alleviate any potential withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox is usually followed by a period of inpatient addiction treatment.

Treatments

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 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.

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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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Types of creative arts therapy in Florida include playing music, writing poetry, journaling, dancing, painting, and sculpting. These expressive activities can help you process emotions and work through challenges with the guidance of a creative arts therapist.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Amenities

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

Accreditations

LegitScript has reviewed Southern Winds Hospital as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Florida

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 (786) 828-7552
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4225 West 20th Avenue
Hialeah FL, 33012

Reviews of Southern Winds Hospital

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5

In Southern Winds they opened the doors to me in one of the darkest stages of my life. Now I can say that it saved my life. I'm leaving my last therapy session right now. I never thought mental health was so important. Thank you guys!.

Reviewed on 10/31/2019
5

I was comfortable here, I was sad at first because I didn't want to be there but I'm feeling really good now and I'm happy that I went.

Reviewed on 9/23/2019
5

My father was admitted here and had a amazing recovery. When i visited him he was well taken care of.

Reviewed on 9/10/2019
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3.3 (150 reviews)
Karine Pottinger
2 weeks ago
5

Helped me get back on track and my thoughts together! Excellent meditation and medication ! Highly recommended if in Miami Dade County!

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your positive experience at Southern Winds Hospital. We are so glad to hear of your continued recovery.
Rick Robles
4 weeks ago
1

I would like to start off saying the backer act is minimum of 72 hours. The process is difficult to understand. If someone is violent or tried to commit suicide backer act maybe the best option.Keep in mind if someone never did any violence and needs help, that person could voluntarily be admitted and the could decide to leave once feeling better or 24 hours after you asking to leave.The nurses on the floor are nice and kind. They try to meet your requests with hygiene. And also when you need some thing that was locked up.Nurses at the nurses are more involved with making you sign papers. A head nurse printed a form then ripped it very angrily because the patient. I m not a psychiatrist, but that doesn t seem to help the patient. At another occasion this same man and 2 other intimidating males intimidated the patient to sign.You need to leave the SW and go the pharmacy before the next dosage to avoid a problem, but for some reason the pharmacy didn t have the prescription ready because they said it was scheduled to be filled 2 days later. Not really a problem, just keep it in mind to call the pharmacy because the first day back is frantic. I m not sure if this was SW or the pharmacy problem.wouldn t if a particular form wasn t signed because the court would have to be involved..was more involved in keeping the paperwork straight and even get intimidating if you refuse to sign.Unfortunately for our patient: the other patient in the room attempted to escape which caused. Our patient to only get a few minutes of sleep that night. The patient that tried to escape was eventually put in a chair but he continued to make noise and try to escape. From 1am to sunrise there were from 2 people to about 10 people depending what escapee was doing. I fail to understand why the staff didn t realize this man wasn t interested in sleep since he kept yelling at the people monitoring him to get out of his house . I feel they should have taken the chair and the patient to the TV room were his actions wouldn t keep any other patients awake.It seems as if someone has insurance, they stretch the time out. To keep people a day or 2 more. I m not sure if it s a racket, but definitely the last night was horrible and not productive with no sleep.was in once this man they couldn t and couldn t start sleeping until the sun came up. I fail to understand why they couldn t put this patient in the TV room and monitor him there so our patient could sleep???not productive: one patient kept getting up to try to escape. They eventually put the that patient in a chair and the room and monitored him all night.? This room had the patient that tried to escape and a minimum of 2 other staff at one point like 10 staff went in there. Who could sleep through that?????I m sure an earlier release from baker act would have helped our patient since the sleepless night (above) is bad for anyone especially if they have depression.For the release, they told us to be at a certain time for pickup but made the release 2 hours later almost causing my wife to get fired. This stressed the paitient even more. I know the sleepless night was not southern wind s fault, but the 2 hours delay was not necessary and it did stress out the patient. The 2 hour delay was definitely Ernesto Serrano not getting the paperwork it did not seem to concern him the stress it could have caused our family during a bad time.

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We follow all baker act regulations and process. Your review will be looked into for further follow up.
M M
1 month ago
1

Every time I call to speak to my relative they are sleeping . They drug up the elderly patience. The doctors or nurses will never explain what s going on. An elderly person that is supposedly having dementia how can they give consent to call the family member? And why would they need to be placed here? This is a place to abuse the Baker Act.I m not very impressed by this place. They don t tell anything to the family members. Also never take any clothes for your family member. They will lose it and put some other persons clothes on them.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The baker act process and law at times is difficult for the families to understand and the staff are required to follow the regulations. Please also be aware that all personal belongings that patients come in with are carefully logged to assure they are returned. Wishing your loved one a speedy recovery.
Ben Rodriguez
1 month ago
1

barbaric

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the psychiatric hospitalization process. Our staff works very hard at providing quality care. We wish you all the best.
Therealumos Nox
1 month ago
5

Hello, I was admitted to the Souther Winds hospital for a manic and depressive crisis, a mixed episode, I suffer from bipolar affective disorder, I want to say that I was in hospitals like the Jackson Larkin and I had a bad experience in both hospitals, I definitely had very good care from all the staff, especially a very beautiful Angel who worried about me and was very aware of my recovery and is very professional in what she refers to her profession her name is maybe may God bless her for her great work as a human being and professionally, I also carry you all in my heart. Thank you very much Souther Winds

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Southern Winds Hospital. We are so glad the staff were able to provide you all the support you needed. We wish you all the best and continued recovery.
Vivian Pena
1 month ago
5

Nurses are kind to patients staff is gentle and very concerned either each patient. This has been the only hospital that has treated my family member with dignity and love. The Drs are helpful and this has also been the only hospital that has given my family member the correct medications. Hospitals like Larkins Jackson behavioral palmetto that is no longer open are abusive towards the or patients. These patients don t choose to have mental illness they are there because something happened . Southern wings thank you for all you do not only for my family but for others. Thank you Ms Bovo for your great administration for the hospital.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Southern Winds Hospital. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the staff. We hope all continues to go well for your family. Wishing you all the best.
Breanna
3 months ago
5

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for leaving your review with stars.
Gloria Barnes
4 months ago
1

I took my mother to that facility. They were very rude to her. They dressed her in old used clothing. The male registered nurse was unprofessional and disrespectful. I call the Intake department they don t answer the phone and the phone mail box be filled. Some of the staff is unprofessional and rude (one staff dragged my mother out the bed). Especially the male registered nurse. This place is awful, so don t take your love ones to this facility other wise look elsewhere.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We follow up with any concerns immediately and will investigate your grievance.
Manny
4 months ago
5

"Recognition letter for open unit staff"To whom it may concern:Hi there!� My name is Oscar Manuel Llera and I have been a patient at the Southern Winds Hospital for a research study with the Floridian Research Center . I would like to share this recognition letter with all staff members of the Hospital whom I can only describe as exceptional people who display the highest level of compassion and professionalism as care givers. During the transition of these days while being a part of this research study for the benefit of the community; I have had the privilege of experiencing an amazing time inside the Psych Open Unit with the medical staff. I am a great observer and it is my desire to share with our community that "These People Care". The Southern Winds Hospital as a whole. Not only the medical staff but in "These People Care" phrase, I include the complete team of the hospital staff. These are some individuals I would like to mention and give special thanks for giving excellent care in the so many professionals I encounter during my stance at the Open unit in the Southern Winds Hospital care:Patient advocate- Maibys RiveroNursing staff recognition members:- RN Barbara- RN Ariel- RN Vanessa- RN Arianne P.- RN Carina- RN SuselNursing Tech staff recognition members:- MHT Roberto- MHT Bernadette- MHT Liliana L.- MHT Angela- MHT Martha- MHT Lina- MHT Camila- MHT Ada- MHT Yunisleidys- MHT Yosleny- MHT Rubiela- MHT Elmona- MHT Eliany- MHT RebecaHouse Keeping Staff recognition members:- HK Ines- HK Yusimi- HK Mileydis- HK Diego- HK Barbarita- HK ArelisCafeteria staff recognition members:- KITCHEN SantiagoTherapist staff recognition members:- Therapist Niurka GarciaCase manager- Ernesto S.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you for leaving a review and your kind words regarding our staff. I will make sure to post your review for all of our staff to see and acknowledge the staff recognized.
Luis enrique Fonseca Lugo
4 months ago
5

Southerwinds Hospital is a hospital with a wonderful team. The treatment of both the technical staff and the specialist doctors and psychologists is truly 5 stars. The staff is very dedicated and dedicated to their work. For all those staff to continue maintaining the same disposition, that attitude, congratulations

Jorge Gonzalez
5 months ago
5

I want to share my personal experience in the hospital, they have treated me very well and specifically Maibys, who is a person who is in charge of following up on the patient's care in the hospital. Thanks to Maibys and the entire southerwinds team.

Response from the owner5 months ago
Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your kind words towards our staff.
Veronica Sepulveda
5 months ago
1

They need to answer there phoneline.

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