Addiction doesn’t just affect you. It touches everyone around you. Whether you are struggling with substance use yourself or watching someone you love lose their way, the heartbreak is real.
So is recovery. Recreate Life Counseling is a Joint Commission-accredited addiction and mental health treatment center in Boynton Beach, Florida. We provide partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, and we are built around a simple belief: lasting change is possible, and the right support makes the difference.
Drug and alcohol rehab in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach sits in the middle of Palm Beach County, minutes from Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton, and a short drive from West Palm Beach. Our program is on South Seacrest Boulevard, which makes it reachable for people living anywhere in the county who want to keep sleeping at home, and for people from farther away who stay in recovery housing nearby.
Being treated close to home has real advantages. Your family can come to sessions. You practice new skills in the same city where you will use them. And when the program ends, your support network is already local.
Signs it may be time for professional help
It is easy to tell yourself things are not that bad, or that you have it under control. Substance use disorder has a way of taking over quietly, long before it is obvious to anyone, including you. Some signs that it is time to talk to someone:
- You have tried to cut back or stop, and couldn’t.
- Alcohol or drugs are affecting your work, relationships or health.
- You need more of a substance to feel the same effect.
- Without it, withdrawal sets in: nausea, anxiety, sweating or shaking.
- Someone close to you has said they are worried.
- You are using just to feel normal.
None of these make you a bad person. They make you someone who needs and deserves real support. And sometimes it is not your own struggle that brings you here. Many families reach out to us on behalf of someone they love, and we can help you with that too.
Our programs and the full continuum of care
No two people arrive in the same place, so treatment is organized by level of care. Recreate provides the two outpatient levels that most people need for the longest stretch of recovery. For the levels we do not provide, our admissions team arranges a referral and brings you into our program when you are ready.
| Level of care | What it involves | At Recreate |
|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | Supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines and other substances | Referral to a partner detox |
| Residential treatment | Living at a facility full-time with 24-hour support | Referral |
| Partial hospitalization program (PHP) | Several hours of treatment a day, five days a week, returning home or to recovery housing in the evening | Yes |
| Intensive outpatient program (IOP) | A step down in hours that keeps therapy and accountability in place while you manage work and family | Yes |
| Recovery housing | Structured, substance-free living during and after treatment | Referral to certified recovery residences |
| Aftercare | A written plan for ongoing therapy, peer support and relapse prevention | Yes, plus our alumni program |
PHP is for people who are medically stable but need structure most of the day: after detox or residential care, after a relapse, or when weekly therapy is not enough. IOP fits people who are stepping down from PHP or who can keep working while they get consistent therapy several days a week.
What treatment looks like here
What happens in treatment matters as much as which program you are in. Our approach is evidence-based, which means the methods we use have research showing they work:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to change the thought patterns behind use
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy
- EMDR for trauma that sits underneath the addiction
- Medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, coordinated with prescribing providers
For people managing both addiction and a mental health condition, our dual diagnosis program treats both at once. Leaving one untreated sharply raises the risk of relapse. We also bring in holistic therapies such as yoga, art and fitness, because recovery involves the whole person, not just the substance.
Paying for treatment
Cost should never be the reason someone doesn’t get help. Most private health insurance plans cover PHP and IOP for addiction and mental health, and our admissions team checks your benefits for free. You get a written estimate of what you will owe before you commit to anything.
Plan-specific guides: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, GEHA, TRICARE and NYSHIP and The Empire Plan. You can also see the full list of insurance plans we work with, or start a confidential insurance verification.
How to choose a treatment center in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has a large number of treatment programs, and they are not all equal. Whichever you choose, check for:
- Accreditation and a state license. Recreate is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
- A real assessment before a recommendation. Be cautious of any program that quotes a length of stay before it has met you.
- Clear answers about what the program does not do, and where it refers people who need something else.
- A written cost estimate before admission.
- Family involvement and an aftercare plan, not just a discharge date.
And avoid any program or recovery home that offers free rent, travel or gifts to get you to enroll. Patient brokering is illegal in Florida.
Taking the first step
Reaching out is often the hardest part, and also the most important one. When you contact us, our team listens to what is going on, checks your benefits, completes an assessment and recommends the right level of care. If that is PHP or IOP, we build an individualized treatment plan around your goals and set a start date. If you need detox or residential care first, we help you get there. There is no pressure and no judgment. Contact us to start the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer detox or residential treatment in Boynton Beach? No. We provide PHP and IOP. If you need detox or residential care first, we arrange a referral to a partner program and admit you when you are ready to step down.
Do you treat mental health conditions without a substance use problem? Yes. Our programs treat depression, anxiety, trauma and related conditions as well as addiction.
How long does treatment take? It depends on your progress. Many people spend a few weeks in PHP and then step down to IOP for several more. Your plan is reviewed as you go.
Can I keep working? Usually during IOP. PHP takes up most of the day, five days a week, so many people take leave for that phase.
Can I tour the program? Yes. Take our virtual tour, or ask admissions to arrange a visit.
Where we are
Recreate Life Counseling
3652 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Serving Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and the rest of Palm Beach County.
