Agency for Comm Trt Servs (ACTS) Adult Add Receiving Facility

ACTS Adult Addiction Receiving Facility occupies an important position in Hillsborough County's recovery ecosystem. As a designated addiction receiving facility, it serves adults at multiple points along the treatment spectrum — from crisis stabilization through residential treatment and into community-based outpatient care. This structure allows adults and their families to engage with a single, CARF-accredited organization across the full arc of early and ongoing recovery, rather than navigating separate providers at each stage.

For those planning longer-term recovery, the ability to transition between crisis care, residential treatment, and outpatient services within the same system reduces disruption and supports continuity of care. Families supporting a loved one through addiction treatment often find this kind of integrated continuum easier to navigate than a patchwork of disconnected programs.

Adults who need a structured, immersive recovery environment can access residential treatment at ACTS, where they live on-site while working through a structured recovery program. Residential treatment is well-suited for adults whose home environment, social circumstances, or clinical needs make community-based recovery difficult in the early stages. Outpatient services, by contrast, are designed for adults who are building recovery while living in the community — offering ongoing support without requiring full residential placement.

The availability of both levels of care within ACTS means that an adult who completes residential treatment can step down into outpatient programming without losing connection to their treatment team or the broader ACTS community. This step-down model is aligned with what recovery research consistently shows: sustained engagement with treatment and support services after the acute phase significantly strengthens long-term outcomes.

Two features distinguish ACTS from many addiction treatment programs in the Tampa Bay area: the ACTS Clubhouse and integrated supportive housing. The Clubhouse functions as a peer community hub — a place where adults in recovery can connect with others who understand the experience, reducing isolation during one of recovery's most vulnerable periods. Supportive housing provides stable living arrangements that remove one of the most common practical barriers to sustained sobriety.

ACTS also provides continuing care services, the structured aftercare support that bridges formal treatment and independent community living. For family members asking what comes after inpatient or residential treatment, continuing care at ACTS represents a deliberate answer — a planned transition rather than an abrupt ending. Together, these elements reflect ACTS's orientation toward long-term recovery and community integration, not just acute stabilization.

ACTS specifically serves adult populations in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay region who are living with substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions. The dual focus on both substance use and mental health reflects the clinical reality that these conditions frequently appear together, and that addressing only one while ignoring the other limits the effectiveness of treatment.

ACTS has been part of the Tampa Bay recovery community since 1978, which means it has deep roots in the local service landscape. Adults and families seeking a recovery center with a documented history of community service — and a CARF accreditation that reflects quality accountability — will find ACTS a credible long-term recovery partner in the region. The facility's office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and can be reached at (813) 246-4899.