800-671-4304Broward Health Medical Center
About Broward Health Medical Center
Broward Health Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center in Fort Lauderdale with a specialized Behavioral Health Unit providing 24/7 inpatient treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
The hospital based program offers integrated care including medication assisted treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and crisis intervention for adults experiencing acute psychiatric and addiction emergencies.
With over 85 years serving Broward County, this teaching hospital delivers evidence based behavioral health care through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, counselors and social workers.
Dual Diagnosis Therapy with Medication Management
Broward Health Medical Center specializes in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within its secure inpatient behavioral health unit. The facility provides integrated psychiatric stabilization and addiction treatment designed for complex cases requiring comprehensive medical and behavioral support.
Treatment combines individual psychotherapy, group therapy and family therapy with medication management tailored to address both conditions simultaneously.
Sessions utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help patients understand triggers, develop coping skills and build foundations for sustained recovery while stabilizing underlying psychiatric symptoms.
MAT and Ongoing Community Resources
The hospital offers specialized medication assisted treatment through its iMATR program and Hospital Opioid Bridge Program, which combine Suboxone and other medications with counseling to address opioid use disorders.
These programs specifically serve uninsured and underinsured individuals in crisis, connecting patients with immediate MAT and long term community resources to support ongoing recovery.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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