Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center
1324 37th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208
✓ Joint Commission Est. 2018 1 care level
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center
Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida and nestled along the Manatee River, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents (ages 11–17) struggling with mental health conditions. Treatment includes addressing behavioral, emotional and psychiatric needs. Programs provide distinct progressive phases of trauma-informed care and education.
Designed to return the child to the family or community environment with the coping skills necessary to make safer and more productive choices in their lives, Palm Shores treatment uses cutting-edge safety measures while offering a comfortable, normative experience for patients. Treatment consists of evidence-based therapies in individual, family, and group sessions, as well as peer groups and expressive therapies.
Lodging includes comfortable living spaces and extensive outdoor activity areas, including a large playground, a full-sized sports field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a kickball field.
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center takes most major Commercial Insurance as well as Florida Healthy Kids, Medicaid, Tricare and CHAMPVA.
Designed to return the child to the family or community environment with the coping skills necessary to make safer and more productive choices in their lives, Palm Shores treatment uses cutting-edge safety measures while offering a comfortable, normative experience for patients. Treatment consists of evidence-based therapies in individual, family, and group sessions, as well as peer groups and expressive therapies.
Lodging includes comfortable living spaces and extensive outdoor activity areas, including a large playground, a full-sized sports field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a kickball field.
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center takes most major Commercial Insurance as well as Florida Healthy Kids, Medicaid, Tricare and CHAMPVA.
Who This Center Serves
Adolescents
Amenities & Features
Basketball Court
Soccer Field
Volleyball Court
Services Offered
What to Expect at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Individual Treatment
Trauma Informed
Family Involvement
Insurance Accepted
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center works with 24 insurance providers.
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA