Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale:
Detox and Subacute Residential

Lifeskills Fort lauderdale

Detox Services

4841 NE 20th Ave | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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 residential program offers medical detox and stabilization for clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring, complex medical and mental health needs in a safe environment. We focus on personalized care and expert oversight to help build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. 

Why Choose Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale for Detox?

Our detox program offers top-level care in a comfortable, supportive setting with just eight beds for close oversight. Located on the Holy Cross Hospital Campus, we’re just 150 yards from the ER for immediate medical needs. Here’s what sets us apart: 

Comprehensive, Customized Care

Expert oversight

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

24/7 support

Our nursing team offers continuous medical monitoring and comfort care, while specialized behavioral health technicians provide round-the-clock interventions. A small milieu ensures close observation and immediate, personalized attention.

Tailored detox plans

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

Clinical services

Clients receive individual, group, and family therapy, as well as targeted case management throughout detox, preparing them for more intensive treatment once they're medically cleared for their next phase of recovery.

Luxurious, Comfortable Settings

Semi-private rooms & accommodations

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

Personalized support

With eight detox beds available, each client receives unparalleled, tailored 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. After medical clearance, clients undergo assessments for a smooth transition to the next appropriate 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.

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With a commitment to customized 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: 

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

Our Detox Center

Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale

Detox beds have limited availability. Reach out today to reserve your spot. 

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