Residential Substance Use Treatment & Workforce Development Programs
Phoenix House Florida provides non-secure, court-ordered residential substance use treatment programs designed to support long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and successful community re-entry for both men and women. Our programs integrate evidence-based clinical care, mental health services, and vocational training, ensuring individuals receive comprehensive, individualized support tailored to their risks, needs, and goals.
Residential Programming
Phoenix House Florida offers a wide range of therapeutic services that address substance use disorders, trauma, mental health, and criminogenic thinking patterns. Programs include:
- Seeking Safety – A present-focused, trauma-informed therapy for individuals with PTSD and substance use disorders.
- Living in Balance – A holistic recovery curriculum addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Men Helping Men Recover – A gender-specific program focused on the unique experiences of men in recovery.
- Women Helping Women Recover – A gender-responsive program addressing substance use, trauma, relationships, and women’s specific recovery needs.
- Thinking for a Change – A cognitive-behavioral curriculum promoting positive thinking, decision-making, and behavior change.
- Joe’s Art Hour – A therapeutic art experience led by a certified art therapist to promote emotional expression and insight.
- Smoking Cessation Classes – Structured education and support to help individuals quit smoking and manage nicotine addiction.
- Meadow Brook Church Sunday Services – Faith-based outreach providing worship, prayer, and spiritual support.
Treatment Structure & Services
Each client receives a comprehensive risk and needs assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care. Individualized treatment plans range from 6 to 18 months, incorporating both intensive treatment and re-entry components.
Intensive Program (minimum 3 months):
Clients participate in group and individual counseling, structured activities, work assignments, self-help groups, and recovery education.
Re-Entry Program:
Focuses on reintegration through community-based employment, relapse prevention, and practical application of learned skills.
Additional Services Offered:
- Substance use treatment and co-occurring mental health care
- Evidence-based treatment modalities
- Clinical group and individual sessions
- Critical thinking and life skills training
- Vocational training and employment assistance
- On-site support group meetings (12-Step, NA, AA, etc.)
- GED completion opportunities
- Recreation and wellness activities
- Therapeutic community environment
Residential Amenities:
- Tennis Court
- Pickleball Court
- Softball Court
- Baseball field
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Swimming Pool
- Volleyball Court
- Beautiful walking trails
- Art Studio
- Music Studio
Recreational and Wellness Activities:
- Yoga
- Walking groups (supervised)
- Journaling + mindfulness combo
- Recovery-focused movement
- Goal-setting walks
- Strength Training
- Running Groups
- Peer-led fitness accountability
- Art Club
- Bible Study
- GED tutoring services
HBI Workforce Development Program
Phoenix House Florida partners with Home Builders Institute (HBI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). HBI has helped more than 200,000 individuals enter careers in the home-building industry nationwide.
Through a contract with the Florida Department of Corrections, participants receive career and technical training and earn nationally recognized PACT Core and Trade Certificates (Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Training), as well as OSHA-10 certification.
Training Tracks Include:
- Building Construction Technology (BCT): Basic maintenance, repairs, drywall installation, plumbing, electrical fixtures, doors, windows, and building upkeep.
- Residential Electrical Wiring: Installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, lighting, circuits, and climate controls.
Community Involvement:
HBI students collaborate with Habitat for Humanity, including completion of an electrical trim-out project by Phoenix House Florida’s first all-female training class.
DOC-Contracted Referral & Contact Information
To Make a Referral:
📞 Phone: (813) 881-1000, Option 1
📧 Email: fladmissions@phoenixfl.org