Looking into residential treatment is a big step, and it can feel overwhelming to sort through programs on your own. People in Merritt Island have options in Brevard County and across Florida, including programs that take commercial insurance.
A free call can narrow things down fast: what level of care fits, which programs have beds and what your plan is likely to cover.
Treatment near Merritt Island by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Merritt Island
24 programs within 25 miles and 88 within 50 miles. The closest is about 4 miles away.
FACTS Recovery - Drug & Alcohol Detox and Residential Mental Health Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableSpace Coast Recovery Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisAspire Health Partners – Women’s Residential Brevard
Residential / inpatientCircles of Care
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAdvanced Medical - Center for Pain Relief, Detoxification and Psychiatry
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableUniversity Behavioral Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableMental Detox Counseling Services
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableTransition House Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisBlackberry Center – Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAspire Health Partners – Addiction Receiving Facility
Hospital / inpatientDetox availableLake Baldwin VA Clinic – Mental Health
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisAdventHealth Inpatient Rehabilitation at Winter Park
Residential / inpatientFlorida resources for families
Publicly funded substance use services in Brevard County are coordinated by Central Florida Cares Health System, 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 Merritt Island residents are filed in Brevard County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Brevard 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 Merritt Island residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Nearby cities
- Cocoa Beach (3 miles)
- Rockledge (4 miles)
- Viera East (5 miles)
- Viera West (6 miles)
- Cape Canaveral (7 miles)
- Cocoa West (7 miles)
- Cocoa (7 miles)
- South Patrick Shores (9 miles)
Frequently asked questions
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 many programs are near Merritt Island?
This page lists 88 programs within 50 miles of Merritt Island, sorted by distance. Brevard County alone has 24 programs.
Can someone from another state come to Merritt Island for treatment?
Yes. Florida programs regularly admit people from other states. Many out-of-state commercial plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield plans through the BlueCard program, can be used at in-network Florida providers. Verify benefits first.
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 Brevard County.
Merritt Island ZIP codes: 32952, 32953, 32954
Part of Brevard County in Central Florida.