Reaching out is the hardest part, and you're already doing it. Florida has one of the deepest networks of residential and inpatient treatment in the country, and people in Fort Myers can reach strong programs close to home or a short drive away.
Whether you're looking for yourself or worried about a family member, a confidential call can help sort out options, insurance and timing in a few minutes.
Programs offering residential addiction treatment near Fort Myers
The closest program to Fort Myers is about under 1 mile away, with 66 within a 50-mile drive. Lee County has 29 programs listed for residential addiction treatment.
Florida Treatment for Change
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisPhysicians Regional Inpatient Rehab Facility
Residential / inpatientSalusCare – Transitional Living Center (TLC)
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisValiant Recovery
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableSalusCare – Vince Smith Campus
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisCeladon Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCharlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableHCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
Residential / inpatientDavid Lawrence Center – Outpatient/Residential and Detox
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAxiom Behavioral Health
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisHow residential addiction treatment works
Residential addiction treatment covers live-in programs for drug and alcohol addiction, often alongside mental health care. You stay at the facility for weeks or months, with a full schedule of therapy and support and staff available at all hours.
It suits people who have not been able to stop with outpatient care, whose home environment makes recovery harder, or who simply need a reset away from daily pressures.
What to expect
- Peer support and 12-step or non-12-step options
- Care for co-occurring anxiety, depression or trauma
- Help arranging care after you leave
- Evidence-based therapies such as CBT and motivational interviewing
Recovery resources in Fort Myers
SalusCare runs a round-the-clock residential detox program for adults in acute alcohol or drug withdrawal, described in Lee County's receiving system plan as the only detox facility serving Lee, Glades and Hendry counties.
Lee County uses a tiered receiving system with multiple entry points rather than a single central receiving center, and the county has no locked adult Marchman Act facility.
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.
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Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Fort Myers
Residential Addiction Treatment in nearby cities
- Tice (4 miles)
- Villas (5 miles)
- San Carlos Park (10 miles)
- Cape Coral (10 miles)
- Iona (11 miles)
- Lehigh Acres (12 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 do I get into residential addiction treatment near Fort Myers?
Most admissions start with a phone call. A specialist asks a few questions about substance use, health and insurance, then helps you find a program with an opening. Many residential programs in Florida can admit someone within a day or two once insurance is verified.
How does Florida license residential treatment?
The Florida Department of Children and Families licenses substance use treatment providers under Chapter 397, Florida Statutes, and licenses each service a provider offers, such as residential treatment or detox. You can verify a license in DCF's online provider search before admission.
What does a day in residential treatment look like?
A typical day includes morning check-ins, individual and group therapy, educational sessions, meals, exercise or recreation and evening support groups, with staff on site 24 hours.
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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