Many families choose Fort Lauderdale for residential drug rehab because the area has a deep bench of licensed programs, experienced clinicians and step-down options like outpatient care and recovery housing. Whether you live here or are sending someone from out of state, help is close.
If your loved one would be traveling to Florida, a specialist can talk through insurance, travel and what the first week looks like, so the decision feels less overwhelming.
Where to find residential drug rehab near Fort Lauderdale
Broward County has 96 programs listed for residential drug rehab, and 400 are within 100 miles of Fort Lauderdale. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Sunrise Detox III
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCovenant House Florida – CHAMP
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisMap to Health – DBA Recovery Unplugged
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableHouse of Hope – Residential/1st Street
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisHoly Cross Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Residential / inpatientDetox availableBroward Addiction Recovery Center – (BARC)/Detox and Outpatient
Residential / inpatientDetox availableCompassion Behavioral Health - Mental Health - Drug & Alcohol Treatment | Fort Lauderdale
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisBoca Recovery Center Florida - Drug Rehab & Detox
Residential / inpatientDetox availableRetreat of Broward Inc
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableBanyan Health Systems – BBHC Pompano
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableHow residential drug rehab works
In a residential drug rehab program you sleep, eat and attend treatment in the same place. A clinical team builds a plan around the substances you use, your health and any mental health needs, then adjusts it week by week.
Most residential programs in Florida follow detox with therapy-heavy days: cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma work, family sessions and relapse prevention, plus time to rest and rebuild routines.
What to expect
- A daily schedule of therapy, groups and recovery activities
- Medication support for cravings or withdrawal when appropriate
- Step-down planning to outpatient care or sober living
- Relapse prevention and coping-skills work
Recovery resources in Fort Lauderdale
Broward Health's Hospital Opioid Bridge Program lets people who come to the emergency department for opioid use start medication such as Suboxone to ease withdrawal and then be linked to ongoing care.
The Broward Sheriff's Office runs the treatment arm of the county's Judicial Drug Court, where eligible adults with criminal charges can complete supervised outpatient treatment, and pretrial participants may have charges dismissed on completion.
Sources
Local help and next steps
Publicly funded substance use services in Broward County are coordinated by Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, the behavioral health managing entity that contracts with the Florida Department of Children and Families for the region.
DCF notes that its provider search is not a quality rating and that being listed does not mean the department endorses or recommends a provider.
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Call (866) 649-0814Other treatment options in Fort Lauderdale
Residential Drug Rehab in nearby cities
- Oakland Park (3 miles)
- Dania Beach (6 miles)
- North Lauderdale (7 miles)
- Pompano Beach (7 miles)
- Plantation (7 miles)
- Tamarac (8 miles)
Frequently asked questions
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 Broward County.
Can someone from another state come to Fort Lauderdale 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.
How long is residential drug rehab?
Most residential drug rehab programs run 28 to 90 days. The right length depends on what you use, your history and how quickly you stabilize. Many people step down to outpatient care after.
Is residential drug rehab the same as inpatient?
They overlap. Inpatient care is more medically intensive and often hospital-based; residential care is a live-in program centered on therapy and structure. Many Florida programs offer both.
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