Palm Springs is a small village in central Palm Beach County, sitting between Lake Worth Beach and Greenacres. It is about 10 miles from Recreate Life Counseling in Boynton Beach, a 15 to 20 minute drive via Congress Avenue or I-95. If you or someone in your family needs addiction or mental health treatment, we offer partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs close enough to fit around home life.
Choosing a program is a big decision, and it is easy to get lost in marketing. This page focuses on three things you can actually check: accreditation and licensing, how insurance works, and whether the therapy is evidence-based.
Accreditation and licensing: how to check a program
A licensed and certified addiction treatment center has been reviewed by outside bodies. These are the credentials worth confirming, and where to confirm them.
| Credential | What it means | How to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Florida DCF license | The state has licensed the program to provide substance use services at that level of care | Florida Department of Children and Families provider search |
| Joint Commission accreditation | An independent body audits clinical care, safety and staffing on a regular schedule | Quality Check (this link shows Recreate’s record) |
| LegitScript certification | The program’s advertising and business practices have been screened, which Google requires for addiction treatment ads | LegitScript’s public certification lookup |
| FARR certification (housing only) | A recovery residence meets Florida’s standards | Florida Association of Recovery Residences directory |
Recreate Life Counseling is licensed by the Florida DCF, accredited by The Joint Commission, and LegitScript certified. We do not operate recovery housing. When a client needs it, we refer to FARR-certified homes.
Insurance coverage and your costs
Accepted carriers vary by program, and “we take your insurance” can mean very different things. What you actually pay depends on your plan’s deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, network status and whether pre-authorization is required. Our benefits verification gives you a coverage-at-a-glance summary and a written estimate of your financial responsibility before you start.
Questions worth asking any program: Are you in network with my specific plan? Who handles pre-authorization? What will I owe for PHP, and for IOP, after my deductible? Plan guides: Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan, Aetna and GEHA. To get your numbers, request a confidential insurance check.
Levels of care we provide
Individualized treatment plans start with matching you to the right intensity. We provide two levels:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP): full treatment days, five days a week, with a medical necessity review by your insurer at regular intervals.
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP): a few hours a day, several days a week, with periodic clinical review as you progress.
Medically supervised withdrawal management (detox) and residential care are referred out to partner programs. If your clinical team sees that you need a higher level of care at any point, they will tell you plainly and help you get there.
Evidence-based therapies
Evidence-based care means using approaches that have been tested in research and shown to help. At Recreate, that includes:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets the thought patterns that lead to use
- Dialectical behavior therapy, which builds skills for handling distress and strong emotions
- EMDR, which helps people process trauma that often sits underneath addiction
- Individual and group work, where much of the practical skill-building happens
- Medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, coordinated with prescribing providers
Mental health conditions get the same attention. Anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder (once stable) are treated alongside substance use through our dual diagnosis program, because the two tend to feed each other.
Family services and support
Addiction strains relationships, and healing usually involves the people closest to you. Our family therapy sessions give partners, parents and adult children a structured place to talk, understand what has happened, and agree on how to support recovery without enabling it. Families also help shape the discharge plan, so the support at home matches what was built in treatment.
Family members deserve support of their own. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon groups meet across central Palm Beach County, and dialing 211 connects you with local family resources.
Aftercare and life in recovery
The weeks right after treatment carry the highest risk of relapse, so planning starts well before discharge. Your aftercare plan covers ongoing outpatient therapy, support groups, life-skills support and, if you need it, a referral to certified sober living. Our alumni program adds wellness activities and a community of people who understand what you are working through.
Frequently asked questions
Is there treatment in Palm Springs itself? Palm Springs is a small village, and most residents travel to nearby cities for specialized treatment. We are about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Do I need a referral? No. You can call us directly. Some insurance plans need a referral or pre-authorization, and we check that for you.
What if I cannot afford treatment? Ask admissions about payment options first. If insurance is not an option at all, the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network funds care for uninsured Palm Beach County residents through local agencies.
What is the difference between licensed and accredited? A license is the state’s permission to operate. Accreditation is voluntary and goes further, with outside surveyors checking clinical practice against national standards. A good program has both.
Does insurance cover family sessions? Family therapy is usually billed as part of the treatment program, so it is generally covered when PHP or IOP is. We confirm this during the benefits check.
How do I know if I need PHP or IOP? The assessment decides. As a rough guide, if use or symptoms are affecting most days and you are struggling to function, PHP gives more support. If you are holding things together but slipping, IOP may be enough.
Can I switch from PHP to IOP? Yes, and most people do. Stepping down as you stabilize is the normal path, and your team plans the change with you.
Close by: Lake Worth Beach and West Palm Beach.
