West Palm Beach is the county seat and the busiest city in Palm Beach County, with plenty of treatment options to sort through. Recreate Life Counseling is about 16 miles south in Boynton Beach, a 20 to 25 minute drive down I-95 from downtown. Our two programs, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP), treat addiction and mental health conditions, and each plan is built around the person rather than a fixed track.
Getting here without a car is possible too. Tri-Rail runs between its West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach stations, which helps people who cannot drive during early recovery or have lost their license.
How your treatment plan is built
Two people with the same diagnosis rarely need the same treatment. Personalized care starts with a full screening and clinical assessment covering your substance use, mental health, physical health, relationships, work and housing. From that, you and your therapist set goals in plain language: what you want to change, what is getting in the way, and how you will measure progress.
The plan is not fixed. Your clinical team reviews it as you go and adjusts the mix of individualized services. Someone whose trauma surfaces in week two may add EMDR. Someone who is ready to go back to work can move from PHP to IOP. Treatment programming adapts to age, life stage and goals rather than the other way around.
Our programs
| Program | Time commitment | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Most of the day, five days a week | People who need daily structure, including those stepping down from detox or residential care |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | A few hours a day, several days a week | People who are stable enough to work or study while in treatment |
Both use evidence-based recovery therapies: CBT, DBT, trauma-informed treatment modalities, group therapy and individual counseling. Co-occurring mental health conditions are treated in the same plan through our dual diagnosis program. We do not offer detox or residential care, and refer to trusted partners when someone needs medical detox or a residential inpatient program before outpatient care.
We treat alcohol use disorders, opioid and fentanyl addiction, prescription drug misuse, cocaine and crack, methamphetamine, and other substance use disorders, along with anxiety, depression, PTSD and stable bipolar disorder.
Admissions: what to expect
Our admissions specialists are trained to answer the practical questions quickly, so you can make a safe, timely treatment decision.
- A confidential call to talk through what is happening and whether anything needs urgent attention
- A free benefits check and a written cost estimate
- A clinical assessment to confirm the right level of care
- A start date, usually within days, plus a plan for getting to and from the program
If you are calling for someone else, you do not need their insurance card for the first conversation. Tell us what you are seeing, and we will explain the options, whether this sounds like a fit for outpatient care, and what the next step would be. Read more on our admissions page.
Insurance and payment options
Most private insurance policies include addiction treatment services benefits, but the details vary by insurance provider and plan. Coverage for PHP and IOP usually depends on medical necessity, network status, and prior authorization, and insurers decide length of stay in reviewed blocks rather than up front. We handle those reviews with your insurance company and tell you early if anything changes.
For plan-specific details, see Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon and TRICARE. If you prefer to pay privately, ask admissions about private pay rates and payment plans. A health insurance benefit check is free and does not commit you to anything.
How families fit in
Family support changes outcomes. Our family therapy and family education help households work on better communication, set healthy boundaries and understand the difference between moral support and rescuing. If you are calling about a loved one who is not ready, we can still help you plan what to say and what to do next.
Aftercare and continuing support
Discharge planning starts early. Before you finish, your clinical team builds an aftercare plan that creates a continuum of support: step-down to outpatient programs, support groups near home, coping skills you have practiced, and a written relapse prevention plan. If you need structured housing, we refer you to certified sober living homes. Our alumni program keeps your support system going long after the last group.
Local resources in West Palm Beach
- The Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network manages publicly funded addiction and mental health care for Palm Beach County.
- Dialing 211 reaches 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast for local community resources.
- For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. For a medical emergency or overdose, call 911.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recreate in West Palm Beach? No. We are in Boynton Beach, about 20 to 25 minutes south of downtown West Palm by car.
Can I do treatment while working downtown? Usually, in IOP. PHP takes most of the day, so many people take leave for that phase.
Do you offer gender-specific groups? Ask admissions about current group schedules. Programming is tailored to each client’s needs.
Is the program accredited? Yes. You can look up our Joint Commission accreditation on Quality Check, and our state license is issued by Florida DCF.
What does a PHP day look like? A typical day mixes a morning group, an individual session or skills workshop, a midday break, and an afternoon group focused on relapse prevention or family dynamics. Schedules vary, and admissions can share the current one.
What if I have been to treatment before? Many of our clients have. A previous attempt is useful information, not a failure. We look at what helped, what did not, and build the new plan around that history.
Nearby pages: Lake Worth Beach and Palm Springs.
