
At a Glance
Location
151 107th Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
Phone
727-954-3908Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Footprints Beachside Recovery
Footprints Beachside Recovery offers comprehensive addiction treatment spanning medical detox through sober living in a 16-bed beachside facility in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Since 2008, this recovery center provides residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and ongoing aftercare through their alumni program.
Footprints Beachside Recovery operates as a boutique addiction treatment center located just two minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 2008, this Joint Commission-accredited facility maintains a 16-bed capacity across gender-specific properties, including a Women's Seaside Escape and Men's Cottage By The Sea. The center's beachside location offers sunset views and outdoor therapeutic spaces with patio areas and fire pit gatherings that support long-term recovery community building.
The rehab provides a full continuum of care beginning with medical detox and progressing through residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and sober living arrangements. Their outpatient program structure allows individuals to maintain work and family commitments while receiving structured substance abuse treatment. The residential treatment component offers 24-hour support in a small, intimate setting that fosters peer connections essential for sustained recovery.
Treatment approaches center on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with holistic treatment methods that incorporate the facility's unique beachside environment. Recovery programming includes yoga, fitness activities, and kayaking that utilize the Gulf Coast setting. The center addresses dual diagnosis cases and provides specialized support for trauma and PTSD, recognizing that lasting recovery requires attention to underlying mental health conditions alongside substance abuse treatment.
Footprints Beachside Recovery serves diverse populations including veterans, young adults, seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with court-ordered treatment requirements. Their alumni program maintains ongoing connections within the recovery community, supporting long-term sobriety beyond initial treatment completion. Insurance coverage includes major carriers like Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and TRICARE, making their comprehensive addiction treatment accessible to military families and civilian populations throughout the Treasure Island and Saint Petersburg areas.
Medical Detox and Residential Treatment Programs
Footprints Beachside Recovery begins the recovery journey with medically supervised detox services, providing 24-hour care in their intimate 16-bed facility. The medical detox program transitions seamlessly into residential treatment, allowing individuals to remain in the same supportive environment while progressing through different phases of early recovery.
The residential treatment program operates within gender-specific properties that create focused therapeutic communities. Women receive care at the Seaside Escape facility, while men participate in programming at the Cottage By The Sea location. This separation allows for targeted group therapy sessions and peer support that addresses gender-specific challenges in addiction recovery.
Outpatient Programs and Sober Living Options
The center's intensive outpatient program provides structured addiction treatment while allowing participants to maintain employment, education, or family responsibilities. IOP services include regular therapy sessions, group programming, and continued medical monitoring as individuals transition back into their daily routines with newly developed coping strategies.
Sober living arrangements extend the therapeutic community beyond formal treatment completion. These transitional housing options provide accountability, peer support, and continued connection to the recovery center's programming while individuals rebuild independent living skills in a substance-free environment.
Specialized Care for Dual Diagnosis and Trauma
Footprints Beachside Recovery addresses dual diagnosis cases through integrated treatment that simultaneously targets substance abuse and mental health conditions. Their programming specifically supports individuals with trauma and PTSD, recognizing these underlying issues as critical factors in long-term recovery success.
The facility provides HIV/AIDS support services and maintains specialized programming for pregnant women, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive appropriate medical attention alongside addiction treatment. Veterans receive culturally competent care that understands military-specific trauma and substance abuse patterns.
Alumni Program and Long-term Recovery Support
The alumni program maintains ongoing connections between program graduates and current participants, creating mentorship opportunities and continued accountability partnerships. Alumni events and regular check-ins provide sustained recovery community engagement that extends well beyond initial treatment completion.
This aftercare support recognizes that recovery requires long-term commitment and community involvement. Former participants often return to share their experiences with newcomers, creating a culture of peer support that strengthens the entire recovery community connected to Footprints Beachside Recovery.
Why Choose Footprints Beachside Recovery
- 16-bed boutique recovery center with Gulf of Mexico sunset views and direct beach access
- Gender-specific properties featuring Women's Seaside Escape and Men's Cottage By The Sea
- Full continuum from medical detox through sober living with alumni program support
- Holistic treatment incorporating kayaking, yoga, and beachside therapeutic activities
- Joint Commission accreditation with specialized dual diagnosis and trauma programming
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of addiction treatment does Footprints Beachside Recovery provide?
The center offers a complete continuum of care including medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and sober living arrangements. All services operate within their 16-bed beachside facility in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Does the recovery center accept insurance for substance abuse treatment?
Yes, Footprints Beachside Recovery accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and TRICARE. They also accept private pay and self-pay arrangements for addiction treatment services.
What makes their residential treatment program different from other rehabs?
The facility features gender-specific properties with only 16 total beds, creating an intimate therapeutic community. Their beachside location includes outdoor therapeutic spaces, direct beach access, and holistic activities like kayaking and yoga incorporated into treatment programming.
Do they provide specialized care for dual diagnosis clients?
Yes, the center treats dual diagnosis cases and provides specialized programming for trauma and PTSD. They also offer HIV/AIDS support services and maintain specialized care protocols for pregnant women and veterans.
What therapeutic approaches are used in their addiction treatment programs?
Treatment incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with holistic treatment methods. The beachside environment allows for unique therapeutic activities including yoga, fitness programming, and water-based activities like kayaking.
Is there ongoing support after completing residential treatment?
The center operates an alumni program that maintains long-term connections within their recovery community. This aftercare support includes regular alumni events and ongoing peer mentorship opportunities for sustained sobriety.
What age groups and populations does the recovery center serve?
Footprints Beachside Recovery serves young adults, seniors, veterans, pregnant women, and individuals with court-ordered treatment requirements. They provide care for both men and women in their gender-specific facility properties.
How long has Footprints Beachside Recovery been operating?
The addiction treatment center was founded in 2008 and maintains Joint Commission accreditation. They have provided beachside recovery services in the Saint Petersburg and Treasure Island areas for over 15 years.
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