The Advocate Program

11400 Overseas Highway
Suite 210
Marathon, FL 33050

The Advocate Program FL 33050

About The Advocate Program

The Advocate Program is a non-profit agency dedicated to provided mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment to court-ordered individuals. Services include individual and family therapy, DUI Education and visitation groups. The Advocate Program is located at Marathon, Florida.

They offer some clinical services including substance abuse evaluations, mental health evaluations, individual psychotherapy, outpatient substance abuse treatment, family therapy, supervised visitation group and co-parenting groups.

The center is licensed by the Department of Children and Families to provide substance abuse treatment and aftercare.

Every clinic is staffed by qualified professionals with degrees in mental health, marriage, and family therapy; also on training in substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, anger control, parenting skills, group and individual psychotherapy. All services are provided to meet the client’s needs.

Services are offered are offered during the day, evening and also weekends.

They also offer DUI Education. The program include Course level I and II. DUI classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

Latest Reviews

Steve Murray
5 months ago on Google
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During my evaluation, the man told me that since you blew such a high number, it s mandatory you have to have a second eval to see if you need to go into a program. You probably won t need to go into a program though. The second eval was today, and the first thing the therapist told me was that I only have to go into the program because the first guy referred me to them. So the first evaluation guy either is SEVERELY mis informed, or just straight up lies to people. Oh, and for your info, the program is $35 a week, an hour a week, for 16-18 weeks, in the evenings. Obviously you HAVE to go to the first eval, so if I was you I d lie, because they re just here to get your money. Not to help or punish.
Mike Szeglin
3 years ago on Google
1
It amazes me...they talk about helping veterans on their website...I'm a veteran ....I completed dui school level 1 and the vip classthey changed my evaluation, (after I was told by the evaluator that treatment was optional) to needing an assessmentThey told me in an email that I need an assessment to see if I need treatment or notThey then sent an email trying to influence the therapist I hired for the assessment to require treatmentThey rounded my bac up so it becomes acceptable to the legal requirements of the dmv..They are telling me about dmv requirements that don't show up on the dmv forms that I have...they are going out of their way to violate my probation ...When I ask questions they get upset and accuse me of saying things that I didn't say.. giving me the run around...They told me one thing at the beginning and then changed everything at the end...Im in disbelief that this is happening to me after surviving having covid and doing a full year of probation cause of the delays of the pandemic...
Eve Yep (Athena)
3 years ago on Google
3
They give some help but many other places are better than here

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The Advocate Program works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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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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).
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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

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.

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.

Contact Information

Phone icon (305) 704-0200
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11400 Overseas Highway
Suite 210
Marathon, FL 33050

Fact checked and written by:
David Bugg
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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2.7 (6 reviews)
Steve Murray
5 months ago
1

During my evaluation, the man told me that since you blew such a high number, it s mandatory you have to have a second eval to see if you need to go into a program. You probably won t need to go into a program though. The second eval was today, and the first thing the therapist told me was that I only have to go into the program because the first guy referred me to them. So the first evaluation guy either is SEVERELY mis informed, or just straight up lies to people. Oh, and for your info, the program is $35 a week, an hour a week, for 16-18 weeks, in the evenings. Obviously you HAVE to go to the first eval, so if I was you I d lie, because they re just here to get your money. Not to help or punish.

Mike Szeglin
3 years ago
1

It amazes me...they talk about helping veterans on their website...I'm a veteran ....I completed dui school level 1 and the vip classthey changed my evaluation, (after I was told by the evaluator that treatment was optional) to needing an assessmentThey told me in an email that I need an assessment to see if I need treatment or notThey then sent an email trying to influence the therapist I hired for the assessment to require treatmentThey rounded my bac up so it becomes acceptable to the legal requirements of the dmv..They are telling me about dmv requirements that don't show up on the dmv forms that I have...they are going out of their way to violate my probation ...When I ask questions they get upset and accuse me of saying things that I didn't say.. giving me the run around...They told me one thing at the beginning and then changed everything at the end...Im in disbelief that this is happening to me after surviving having covid and doing a full year of probation cause of the delays of the pandemic...

Eve Yep (Athena)
3 years ago
3

They give some help but many other places are better than here

Living Nicely
5 years ago
5

Despite the circumstances, this was a very positive experience with a highly professional and compassionate staff. The program was an eye-opener and should be a part of every high school curriculum or driver's course. My personal thanks to those who helped me and treated me with dignity in an humiliating experience.

William Pritchett
5 years ago
1

Horrible. Just another money maker for a small county "bubba network" judicial system. 13 class participants out of about 22-24 DUIs were written by the same officer. Probably has a relative who works for the program as do tow truck drivers, bondsman and local lawyers. When I mentioned this the instructor threatened to expel me from the class and I would have to retake, and of course if so, repay to do so.

Kurt David Gooch
6 years ago
5

...Nice people, for bad situations!!!

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