Serving the Fort Myers, FL area, WhiteSands Treatment offers co-occurring mental health and
detox care designed around each client's needs and stage of recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health and detox, a capacity of 31-50 beds and typical program lengths around 35 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy, life skills, eye movement therapy (emdr) and interpersonal therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based and individual treatment.
WhiteSands Treatment serves men and women and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, prescription drugs and benzodiazepines.
On-site features include fitness center, outdoor lounge, recreation room, volleyball court and gardens.
WhiteSands Treatment accepts 24 insurance options, including United Healthcare,
Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield, and can help verify your specific benefits.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to WhiteSands Treatment or call our 24/7 helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like WhiteSands Treatment provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)