Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in Fort Myers, long-term rehab 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.
Where to find long-term rehab near Fort Myers
Lee County has 4 programs listed for long-term rehab, and 12 are within 100 miles of Fort Myers. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Celadon Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisSalusCare – Vince Smith Campus
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisFlorida Treatment for Change
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisSalusCare – Transitional Living Center (TLC)
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisValiant Recovery
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisAbout long-term rehab
Long-term rehab covers residential programs that run longer than 30 days, often 60 days to six months or more. These programs focus on rebuilding a whole life, not just stopping substance use.
Long stays are especially useful after multiple relapses, for people with co-occurring mental health conditions, or when going home too soon would put recovery at risk.
What to expect
- Detox and stabilization in the first week if needed
- Options to extend or step down based on progress
- Family sessions and discharge planning near the end
- Connection to outpatient care or recovery housing
Recovery resources in Fort Myers
Lee County Drug Court, run by the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, is a multi-phase, court-supervised program in which a team recommends outpatient or residential treatment, with weekly drug testing and possible dropped charges on completion.
A spouse, relative, guardian, service provider, or three adults with firsthand knowledge can petition for Marchman Act treatment, and the petition must be filed in the county where the person currently is; the Lee County Clerk explains the process.
Getting help in Lee 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.
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 Fort Myers residents are filed in Lee County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Lee County.
Free, confidential help finding long-term rehab for Fort Myers residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Fort Myers
Long-Term Rehab in nearby cities
- Tice (4 miles)
- Whiskey Creek (5 miles)
- Villas (5 miles)
- Gateway (6 miles)
- Cypress Lake (7 miles)
- North Fort Myers (7 miles)
- Cape Coral (10 miles)
- Iona (11 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many long-term rehab programs are near Fort Myers?
This page lists 5 long-term rehab programs within 50 miles of Fort Myers, sorted by distance. Lee County alone has 4 programs.
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.
How long is long-term rehab?
Long-term residential programs generally run longer than 30 days, often 60 days to six months, sometimes with a transition into supportive housing.
Who is long-term rehab best for?
It suits people with severe or long-standing addiction, several relapses, co-occurring conditions or a home environment that makes early recovery difficult.
Fort Myers ZIP codes served: 33900, 33901, 33902, 33905, 33906, 33907, 33908, 33911, 33912, 33913, 33916, 33919, 33965, 33966, 33967, 33994
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