Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in Alachua, residential treatment offers both, with staff available day and night.
If you're unsure whether you need residential care, detox or something else, that's a normal place to start. A short, confidential call can point you in the right direction.
Treatment near Alachua by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Alachua
10 programs within 25 miles and 26 within 50 miles. The closest is about 6 miles away.
UF Health Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisMeridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisHCA Florida Gainesville Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
Residential / inpatientMeridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Columbia County Campus
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisPhoenix House Florida Residential Ctr
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisSMA Adult Residential – Ocala
Residential / inpatientSMA Healthcare – Outpatient Ocala/Beacon Point
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableHCA Florida West Marion Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
Residential / inpatientUF Health Florida Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerUF Health Addiction Medicine - Florida Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerWhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Gainesville
Addiction treatment centerADDICTION SERVICES ADHAMI
Addiction treatment centerGetting help in Alachua County
Publicly funded substance use services in Alachua County are coordinated by Lutheran Services Florida, the behavioral health managing entity that contracts with the Florida Department of Children and Families for the region.
If a loved one refuses help and is a danger to themselves or others, Florida's Marchman Act lets families ask the court for involuntary assessment and treatment. Petitions for Alachua residents are filed in Alachua County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Alachua County.
DCF's provider search groups a provider's sites and licensed components under one listing, shows whether each license is regular, interim, or probationary, and offers site-level details such as inspection reports and administrative actions.
Free, confidential help for Alachua residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Nearby cities
- High Springs (7 miles)
- Gainesville (11 miles)
- Newberry (12 miles)
- Starke (25 miles)
- Keystone Heights (27 miles)
- Lake City (30 miles)
- Middleburg (40 miles)
- Macclenny (41 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many programs are near Alachua?
This page lists 26 programs within 50 miles of Alachua, sorted by distance. Alachua County alone has 8 programs.
Does insurance cover residential treatment in Florida?
Most commercial health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including residential and inpatient care, under federal parity rules. Coverage depends on your plan, network and medical necessity reviews, so it helps to verify benefits before admission.
What if my loved one won't go to treatment?
You can talk with a specialist about how to approach the conversation. In Florida, the Marchman Act also lets family members petition a court for involuntary assessment and treatment when someone has lost control of their substance use and is a danger to themselves or others. See our Marchman Act guide for Alachua County.
What should I bring to residential rehab?
Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, comfortable clothing for about a week and basic toiletries. Most programs share a packing list and restrict items like alcohol-based products and outside medications.
Alachua ZIP codes: 32615, 32616
Part of Alachua County in North Florida.