Looking into residential treatment is a big step, and it can feel overwhelming to sort through programs on your own. People in St. Petersburg have options in Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near St. Petersburg
98 programs within 25 miles and 174 within 50 miles. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
RSP Detox - Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableReal Recovery Solutions Detox St. Pete
Residential / inpatientDetox availableOperation PAR Inc – Therapeutic Community
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCuraSouth – Largo
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableRogers Behavioral Health
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisFairwinds Treatment Center – Residential
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableNarconon Suncoast
Residential / inpatientTurning Point of Tampa
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableWhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab – Hyde Park
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisRiverside Recovery of Tampa
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCove Behavioral Health – Medication Assisted Trt Prog
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisCentral Florida Behavioral Health – Network Inc
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableRecovery resources in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County Human Services runs Care About Me, a confidential access line where residents or family members can call, text, or chat with a behavioral health specialist who assesses needs and books an appointment with a local substance use or mental health provider. It is meant for non-crisis situations.
Pinellas is part of Florida's Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) network, which places peer and care navigators in emergency departments and links overdose patients to ongoing treatment, medical and mental health care, and support such as housing and job help. Locally, CORE has expanded weekend counseling and treatment for people entering the hospital bridge program.
Pinellas County administers an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund whose dollars must be spent inside the county by state-licensed substance use providers that operate a client-accessible location in Pinellas.
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Local help and next steps
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.
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 St. Petersburg residents are filed in Pinellas County; see how to file a Marchman Act in Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (866) 649-0814Nearby cities
- Lealman (2 miles)
- Kenneth City (3 miles)
- Gulfport (4 miles)
- West Lealman (5 miles)
- Pinellas Park (5 miles)
- South Pasadena (5 miles)
- Treasure Island (6 miles)
- St. Pete Beach (7 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover residential treatment in Florida?
Most commercial health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including residential and inpatient care, under federal parity rules. Coverage depends on your plan, network and medical necessity reviews, so it helps to verify benefits before admission.
How many programs are near St. Petersburg?
This page lists 174 programs within 50 miles of St. Petersburg, sorted by distance. Pinellas County alone has 48 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.
Can someone from another state come to St. Petersburg 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.
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