Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
Swansea, MA Joint Commission

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center

Founded

1990

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Sandy Pines Hospital in Jupiter, Florida, provides residential care for children and teens ages 5–17 struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance use, and more. With over 149 beds, it is the largest child-focused behavioral health hospital in the Southeast, offering specialized programs tailored to each age group and need. Their care approach includes individual, group, and family therapy, and trauma-focused counseling to restructure negative thought patterns, regulate emotion, and improve relationships. Recreational therapy, art, music, and a positive reinforcement system help children build confidence, improve coping skills, and develop healthy emotional and social behaviors. Military families can access specialized TRICARE-approved services. Children stay in private or shared rooms across six secure units, with daily meals, school programs through accredited Riverbend Academy, and access to playgrounds, a swimming pool, and an on-site store and arcade. Family visits, phone calls, and spiritual services support connection and healing. The environment balances safety, comfort, and positive social interaction. From admission, the team works on aftercare planning, including referrals to outpatient providers, community support, and school reintegration resources. The hospital’s family-focused approach ensures parents and caregivers are part of the recovery journey, helping young people continue their progress long after leaving Sandy Pines.

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Other residential treatment facility

Pharmacotherapies

Olanzapine Risperidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

24 Main Street, Swansea, MA, 02777

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