Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Sarasota, FL

We pull listings on this page from our directory of licensed and accredited treatment providers in Sarasota. When we organize them, we look at the types of care they offer, the people they serve and the ways they accept payment. We don't rank facilities based on who pays the most.

We also look at state licensure, third party acceditation and the information providers make available about their services. Specialized programs, medication assisted treatment and financial assistance are included when they're available. Being listed here doesn't mean we endorse a provider or recommend it for a particular person.

Use the details to compare programs and narrow down your choice. Before you make a decision, contact the provider to check current availability, pricing and insurance participation.

Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in the North Port, Sarasota, Bradenton area. The 18 providers on this page lean toward outpatient and dual diagnosis care. More local programs accept public insurance and TRICARE than in many other Florida markets.

You can also compare with options in nearby Gulf Coast communities in the Florida rehab directory.

The Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN) coordinates publicly funded behavioral health care in Sarasota County. The state contracts with CFBHN to manage the SunCoast region.  First Step of Sarasota and Centerstone are two of the area's principal providers. Both offer treatment at several levels of care.

Sarasota County is part of Florida's Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) network. The network moves people into treatment quickly after an overdose. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has funded a regional opioid response. Alongside opioids, alcohol misuse has been a persistent concern in the Sarasota area, so many local programs treat both alcohol and opioid use.

Before choosing a program, verify its state licensure and accreditation with the Florida Department of Children and Families.  If you are still deciding what type of program to pursue, our overview of addiction treatment options can help.

Several things affect the cost of rehab in Sarasota. The level of care, program length and payment method all play a role.  Medical detox and residential inpatient care cost the most. They include housing and 24 hour clinical supervision. Outpatient programs usually cost less because you live at home.

These Florida averages give you a general idea of treatment costs when local prices aren't available.

Most people pay considerably less. These averages reflect the full cost of care without insurance. Your payment method strongly affects the final price. It helps to understand how insurance covers rehab before comparing programs on price.

Costs can vary with several factors:

There are several ways to pay for treatment in Sarasota. All 18 Sarasota providers accept self pay. Most also accept private insurance. Public insurance and TRICARE are accepted by more Sarasota programs than in many other Florida markets.

The cards below show how many local providers accept each payment option.

Treatment looks different from one person to the next. Some people need medical support through withdrawal or a residential setting. Others can live at home while they attend treatment.

Medical detox gives you medical support while your body adjusts to stopping drugs or alcohol. For some people, it's the safest place to begin treatment.

Inpatient rehab gives you a place to stay while you work on recovery. You have support around the clock and don't have to manage treatment on your own. Many programs run for 30 to 90 days.

Standard outpatient lets you live at home and go to the program for scheduled services. It's the most common level of care among Sarasota providers.

Dual diagnosis programs addiction and mental health problems often go hand in hand. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both so you can work on your recovery as a whole.

Not everyone needs the same kind of treatment. Some Sarasota programs have services designed around age, gender, military service or the type of substance being used.

These options can make it easier to find treatment that fits your situation. Sarasota programs for women, men, young adults, older adults, LGBTQ+ clients and veterans or military families. You can find programs that focus on alcohol or opioid use.

Cost can make it harder to get treatment. Sarasota has several public and nonprofit resources that can help you find affordable casre.

You can use these resources to get crisis support, find an assessment or learn more about publicly funded treatment.

If you need help right away, call or text 988. Our crisis support resources also have information about other ways to get help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
  Call or text 988
  Free, confidential support, 24/7.
• SAMHSA National Helpline
  1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  Free, confidential treatment referrals around the clock.
• Sarasota 211
   Dial 211
  Referrals to local treatment, housing and financial assistance.
• First Step of Sarasota
  https://lightsharewellness.org/
  A principal community provider offering detox, residential and outpatient treatment in Sarasota County.
• Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN)
  https://www.cfbhn.org/
  The managing entity for the SunCoast region, including Sarasota County, connecting residents to publicly funded care.
• Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  https://gulfcoastcf.org/
  Funds a regional opioid response and community treatment initiatives in the Sarasota area.
• Florida DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health
  https://myflfamilies.com/
  Resource referrals and provider license verification services

Encouragingly, the most recent statewide data shows a broad decline in drug related deaths for Gulf Coast communities like Sarasota. Fentanyl remains the drug most often involved in fatal overdoses in Florida. Sarasota County has also grappled with alcohol misuse. In recent years, the emergence of the veterinary sedative xylazine has increased overdose cases.

Fentanyl has been a significant concern in Sarasota County for years. The county has also seen a rise in heroin overdoses since mid 2010. To see how current figures compare nationally, see our overview of substance use statistics.