📍 2749 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
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Reviewers frequently praised the caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff, with many describing the facility as having a family-like atmosphere. The individualized treatment programs and the support provided to both clients and their families were also highlighted as significant strengths. While most feedback was positive, a few reviewers mentioned a need for facility updates, better communication, or more family connection, and one reviewer reported a negative experience involving billing issues and feeling unsupported.
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| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient Services, Inpatient, Day School, Sober Living Environments |
| Services | Residential Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Detox Services, Outpatient Services, Day School, Intensive Outpatient Services, Inpatient |
| Setting | Luxury, Beach Community |
| Gender | Exceptionally LGBT Friendly, None, No Gender Restrictions |
| Age ranges | Adult Age, Senior/Elderly |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Health Care Corporation, Health Net, Highmark, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthcare, WellPoint |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT AMETHYST RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Amethyst Recovery Center is a <strong>residential treatment facility</strong> offering adult men and women <strong>a full spectrum of care</strong> for the treatment of substance misuse and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. In addition to their residential program, the facility offers general outpatient programs and is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 315 (44 percent) of Florida treatment facilities</a> to offer intensive outpatient (IOP).</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Amethyst Recovery Center offers a broad range of treatment options, including both traditional and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/find-a-top-holistic-rehab-center/" target="_blank">holistic</a> programs. According to their website, treatment typically starts with <strong>24-hour-monitored detox</strong> then transitions to residential care, followed by day/night treatment, and finishes with IOP. The facility also employs medical detox treatment which relies on <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL16.pdf" target="_blank">Subutex (buprenorphine), a treatment used by only 3.1 percent of facilities in Florida</a>. Additionally, Amethyst Recovery Center also offers <strong>Vivitrol</strong> to supplement the use of Subutex. </p> <p>Clients in the day/night care program receive at least <strong>40 hours of individual and group therapy per week,</strong> which includes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).</p> <p>The IOP phase involves at least nine hours per week of individual and group therapy, along with the option to stay in an Amethyst <strong>sober living facility</strong> during treatment. The facility also offers a <strong>general outpatient program</strong>, which includes an hour and a half of individual therapy per week, plus referrals to local resources that can help with any medical, mental health, financial, or other problems clients face as they continue their recovery.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team includes two board-certified psychiatrists (one of which is also the facility’s medical director), a registered nurse, a licensed mental health counselor, as well as a registered mental health counselor intern.</p> <p>Amethyst Recovery Center is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 192 treatment centers (26.8 percent) in Florida to be accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO)</a>. The facility also holds the Gold Seal accreditation.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Amethyst Recovery Center is a modern <strong>54-bed facility</strong> with new and simple décor such as laminated flooring and leather couches. All rooms are semi-private.</p> <p>The facility is located minutes from the ocean in Port St. Lucie. Clients are treated to weekend recreational activities at the beach, the movies, or the bowling alley.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Amethyst Recovery Center received <strong>overwhelmingly positive reviews</strong> from the 21 alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing. The facility earned <strong>nearly perfect five-star ratings</strong> across most metrics reviewed by alumni.</p> <blockquote> <p>Holistic offerings: 4.9/5 Stars<br /> Staff experience and training: 5/5 Stars<br /> Would recommend: 5/5 Stars</p> </blockquote> <p>“They went above and beyond for their clients,” Brandon wrote in a representative review. “I would recommend Amethyst for anybody with a an addiction problem.”</p> <p>Feedback on secondary review sites was mostly positive. On Google, 68 reviewers gave an average of 4.9 out of five star rating to the facility.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Reviews from 17 alumni on Yelp were split, with 10 individuals leaving five-star ratings and six offering one-star ratings. Negative reviews focused on problems with communication and staff members. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The 13 loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing also gave Amethyst Recovery Center <strong>near-perfect ratings</strong>. Numerous loved ones credited the facility with <strong>saving their children’s lives</strong>, including Maria who wrote: “I can't say enough for Amethyst & the entire staff who gave my son the support, guidance & tools to help pull him out of his addiction. My son is back!”</p> <blockquote> <p>Would recommend: 5/5 Stars</p> </blockquote> <p>Loved ones also stressed that Amethyst offered <strong>solid opportunities for family involvement</strong>. The three friends and family who were asked to rate the facility’s family participation all awarded it five out of five stars. However, loved ones left mixed reviews on Yelp, with some noting poor communication with staff. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The six staffers surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing agreed with the positive assessment from alumni and loved ones. “I have worked all over the world and have never experienced such a wonderful staff who are dedicated to the clients,” Denise wrote in a representative review.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling Options: 5/5 Stars<br /> Connectivity: 4.6/5 Stars<br /> Cleanliness: 5/5 Stars</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Amethyst Recovery Center accepts private insurance and offers financing to clients who qualify. Private pay options are also available.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?ei=HXnsWvXpC8O9ggfjlpTgDw&q=amethyst+recovery+center&oq=amethyst+recovery+center&gs_l=psy-ab.3..35i39k1l2j0i67k1j0l2j0i67k1j0l4.7222.7631.0.8011.2.2.0.0.0.0.103.191.1j1.2.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.2.190....0.n_HGbVLKQ3k#lrd=0x88dee891d328bd01:0x969ffd518eec038f,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/amethyst-recovery-center-port-saint-lucie" target="_blank">Yelp</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-12-10 21:15:04 EST
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