Families in Clearwater often call us at the moment things feel most out of control. The good news is that residential alcohol rehab works, and there are programs within reach of Pinellas County with openings for new admissions.
A specialist can help you understand the options, check what your insurance may cover and talk through how to approach a loved one who isn't ready yet.
Programs offering residential alcohol rehab near Clearwater
Pinellas County has 44 programs listed for residential alcohol rehab, and 304 are within 100 miles of Clearwater. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Fairwinds Treatment Center – Residential
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCuraSouth – Largo
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableTurning Point of Tampa
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableRSP Detox - Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableRiverside Recovery of Tampa
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableWhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab – Hyde Park
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisInsight BH and Addiction Solutions – DBA Clean Recovery Centers
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCentral Florida Behavioral Health – Network Inc
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableSpring Gardens Recovery
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableWhat residential alcohol rehab involves
Residential alcohol treatment combines medical care with structure. Expect a mix of individual therapy, group work, education about alcohol's effects on the body and brain, and time to repair sleep, nutrition and relationships.
Families are often invited into part of the process, because recovery from alcohol use disorder usually works best when the people at home understand it too.
What to expect
- A written aftercare plan before discharge
- Daily individual and group therapy
- Family involvement and education
- An intake assessment covering substance use, health and mental health
Recovery resources in Clearwater
Pinellas County takes part in Florida's CORE network, which places peer navigators in hospital emergency departments to connect overdose patients with medication treatment and wraparound care.
Publicly funded addiction services in Pinellas County are coordinated by the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network.
Sources
Local help and next steps
You can verify whether a Florida provider is licensed using DCF's Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Designation Search at https://sudprovidersearch.myflfamilies.com/, which DCF says is intended for licensing verification and transparency.
Publicly funded substance use services in Pinellas County are coordinated by Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, the behavioral health managing entity that contracts with the Florida Department of Children and Families for the region.
Free, confidential help finding residential alcohol rehab for Clearwater residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Clearwater
Residential Alcohol Rehab in nearby cities
- Dunedin (4 miles)
- Largo (5 miles)
- South Highpoint (6 miles)
- Oldsmar (8 miles)
- Bardmoor (8 miles)
- Pinellas Park (9 miles)
- East Lake (11 miles)
- West Lealman (11 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 residential alcohol rehab programs are near Clearwater?
This page lists 154 residential alcohol rehab programs within 50 miles of Clearwater, sorted by distance. Pinellas County alone has 44 programs.
Are there medications for alcohol cravings?
Yes. Naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram are FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder, and many residential programs offer them alongside therapy.
Do I need detox before alcohol rehab?
If you drink heavily every day, yes. Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, so medically supervised detox usually comes first. Many residential programs provide it on site.
Clearwater ZIP codes served: 33755, 33756, 33757, 33758, 33759, 33760, 33761, 33762, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33766, 33769
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