Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale:
Detox & Subacute Residential

Our mental health treatment center in South Florida is dually licensed to treat primary mental health and substance use disorders.

Lifeskills South Florida

Detox Services

Your First Step to Recovery

At Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale, we provide compassionate, expert care to support your first steps toward recovery. Our state-of-the-art detox program stabilizes clients with complex medical and mental health needs in a safe and supportive environment. By focusing on personalized care and expert oversight, we help you build a strong foundation for the next stage of your recovery journey.

Why Choose Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale for Detox?

Our detox services are designed to deliver the highest level of care in a comfortable and supportive setting. Here’s what sets us apart:

Comprehensive, Individualized Care

Expert oversight

Led by our quintuple board-certified Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Bober, our highly credentialed team develops and monitors personalized detox protocols to ensure the best outcomes.

24/7 support

Round-the-clock nursing care provides continuous medical monitoring, medication management, and comfort-focused care.

Tailored detox plans

Each client receives a customized detox plan based on their unique medical and psychiatric needs, ensuring optimal safety and efficacy.

Luxurious, Comfortable Settings

Semi-private rooms

Relax in a non-institutional environment with semi-private rooms, full bathrooms, and cable TV for your comfort.

Personalized support

With only four detox beds available, each client receives unparalleled, individualized care and focused support.

Access to advanced medical services

Located on the Holy Cross Hospital campus, we provide immediate access to additional medical support if needed.

A Seamless Transition to Continued Care

Detox is just the beginning. Once medically stabilized, clients at Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale smoothly transition to the next level of care. Our comprehensive continuum of care is designed to meet each client’s needs and promote long-term recovery and resilience.

Residential treatment (RTC)

24/7 supervision, personalized therapies, and a high staff-to-client ratio for intensive, immersive care.

Partial hospitalization program (PHP)

Structured support with greater independence to help clients build confidence and life skills

Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

A flexible treatment schedule to maintain recovery while transitioning to daily life.

With a commitment to individualized care at every stage, we help clients move forward with confidence and stability.

Conditions We Treat

Our detox services are designed to address the physical and mental challenges of withdrawal, providing specialized care for individuals with:

Comprehensive support for a wide range of complex mental health conditions:

Dual diagnosis (substance use + mental health)

Comprehensive support for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

We integrate evidence-based therapies into our detox program to ensure clients receive the highest standard of care. These proven clinical modalities include:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Helping clients identify and change negative thought patterns to support recovery.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Building skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Eye movement desensitization + reprocessing (EMDR)

Addressing trauma and reducing its impact on mental health and recovery.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Using FDA-approved medications in combination with therapy to manage withdrawal symptoms and support long-term recovery safely.

Voices from Our Community

“Amazing experience for three months. Helped me with dual diagnosis. I feel like a new person. Staff is great — very helpful and kind.”

Grateful Lifeskills Alum

“In eight years of different esteemed treatment facilities, no one has come close to understanding the complex nature of our family member’s situation and working WITH her to make bold strides in recovery.”

Grateful Lifeskills Alum

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