How We Rank Listings
Addictions.com organizes every Lake Worth listing so you can compare providers on the details that matter when choosing care. Each listing draws on verified facility information: the levels of care a program offers, the insurance and payment types it accepts, accreditations such as Joint Commission or CARF, and specialty tracks for specific populations.
We prioritize licensed programs and present their information in a consistent format, so no facility is promoted over another based on advertising. Listings reflect data reported by the facilities and public licensing sources, and we update them as that information changes. Use the program details on this page to build a shortlist, then contact providers directly to confirm current availability, pricing, and insurance participation.
Rehab in Lake Worth: What to Know
Lake Worth Beach lies just south of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach County, a short drive from both the coast and the county’s inland communities. The 18 providers listed here lean heavily toward inpatient and outpatient care, with a notably high number of opioid-focused and alcohol programs relative to the city’s size. To see how these options compare with nearby communities, browse the full Florida rehab directory.
Palm Beach County’s public behavioral health system is administered by the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN), which connects residents who lack private coverage to assessment and treatment through its provider network. If you are still weighing what kind of program to look for, our overview of treatment programs explains how the levels of care differ.
Lake Worth Beach is part of a Palm Beach County corridor that grew a large sober-living and outpatient treatment sector during the height of the opioid epidemic. That growth brought help to many people, but it also drew scrutiny over patient brokering, which led the county to stand up a dedicated Sober Homes Task Force. For families here, that history is a practical reminder to verify that any program is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and holds recognized accreditation before committing.
Opioids remain the substance most reflected in local treatment demand, and the county’s overdose numbers, while still high, have fallen substantially in the past two years. The statistics section below has the current figures.
Cost of Rehab in Lake Worth
What you pay for treatment in Lake Worth depends on the level of care, program length, and how the care is paid for. Residential inpatient care and medical detox are the most expensive because they include housing and around-the-clock clinical supervision, while outpatient programs cost less because you live at home. The figures below are statewide Florida averages, which give a useful baseline when city-level pricing is not published.
These averages reflect the full cost of care without insurance, so most people pay considerably less. Because payment method drives the final number more than any other factor, it is worth understanding how insurance covers rehab before you compare programs on price. Costs can vary with several factors:
How to Pay for Rehab in Lake Worth
Every one of the 18 Lake Worth providers accepts self-payment, and most accept private insurance, while a smaller set accepts public coverage or offers reduced-cost arrangements. The cards below show how many local providers accept each payment type.
Medicare
Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities, including detox, inpatient care, and outpatient services. Only a couple of Lake Worth providers on this page accept Medicare, so confirm coverage and costs with the program and your plan before admission. See our guide to using insurance for rehab for what to verify.
Medicaid
Florida Medicaid runs as Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, and enrollees typically access substance use services through a contracted plan. A small number of Lake Worth programs accept Medicaid, and coverage often includes medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, which is relevant given local demand.
Insurance and Private Pay
Self-payment and private insurance are the most common ways to fund care in Lake Worth. With a commercial plan, check whether a facility is in network before you enroll. If you are paying out of pocket, ask about sliding-scale rates and financial assistance rather than assuming a program is out of reach.
Free and Low-Cost Options
Uninsured and underinsured residents can access publicly funded treatment through SEFBHN’s network, and some providers offer need-based assistance. Our guide explains how rehab scholarships and reduced-fee options work.
Levels of Care Available in Lake Worth
Lake Worth providers span the treatment continuum, with particularly deep availability in inpatient and dual-diagnosis care. The counts below show how many local programs offer each level.
Medical detox manages withdrawal under 24-hour clinical supervision and is often where care begins for opioid and alcohol dependence. Learn what happens during supervised detox.
Inpatient rehab is the most heavily represented residential option in Lake Worth, offering structured treatment with continuous support. Compare residential treatment to other levels.
Partial hospitalization programs provide intensive daytime care with evenings at home, sitting between residential and outpatient treatment. Read about PHP treatment.
Standard outpatient care lets you attend counseling and treatment while keeping work and family commitments. Explore outpatient rehab.
Dual-diagnosis programs address addiction together with conditions such as co-occurring anxiety. Sober living homes offer a structured, substance-free environment during the transition out of treatment and complement continuing care.
Specialty Programs in Lake Worth
Lake Worth providers offer treatment tailored to specific groups and substances. Young-adult programming is the most common specialty locally, and alcohol and opioid tracks are widely available, matching the substances most present in county data.
Specialty tracks help match treatment to a person’s circumstances. Local options include rehab resources for veterans and military, and programming for young adults, whose numbers are especially high in Lake Worth. The strongest substance-specific availability is for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Lake Worth
Cost should not be the reason someone in Lake Worth goes without help. The public and nonprofit resources below serve Palm Beach County and can connect residents to crisis support, assessment, and publicly funded treatment. In an emergency, call 988 and review our suicide prevention resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support any time of day.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) provides free, confidential treatment referrals 24/7.
- 211 Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast: Dial 211 for referrals to local treatment, housing, and assistance programs.
- Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN): Palm Beach County’s managing entity for publicly funded behavioral health care; see sefbhn.org.
- Florida DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Confirm a provider’s license and find services at myflfamilies.com.
- Marchman Act: Families can petition the Palm Beach County court for involuntary assessment and stabilization of a loved one with a severe substance use disorder.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Lake Worth
Lake Worth’s overdose picture tracks Palm Beach County as a whole, where opioid-related deaths dropped sharply in 2024 after years at the center of Florida’s opioid crisis.
The trend is moving in the right direction, but fentanyl remains the drug most often involved in fatal overdoses across Florida, and demand for opioid treatment in Lake Worth stays high. For how these numbers compare nationally, see our national substance use statistics.
Resources
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Medical Examiners Commission. (2025). Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons, 2024 Annual Report. https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/
- Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office, via The Palm Beach Post. (2025). Opioid-related overdose deaths, 2017, 2023, and 2024.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Findtreatment.gov: Florida treatment cost averages. https://findtreatment.gov/
- Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. (2026). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program. https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/substance-abuse-and-mental-health
- Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network. (2026). Managing entity for Palm Beach County. https://sefbhn.org/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2025). National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline