Life of Purpose is dedicated to providing individuals suffering from addiction with the opportunity to pursue education while in recovery. We challenge the notion that early recovery and education should be separate, and instead offer a treatment model that combines comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment with real-world exposure. Our program focuses on teaching essential life skills, promoting recovery principles, and allowing young adults to attend classes while receiving clinical care.
ABOUT LIFE OF PURPOSE
Life of Purpose is a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility for students, including high school students and graduates, undergraduates, aspiring trade workers, and postgraduates. Located in Boca Raton, Fla., with other locations in Texas and Tennessee, our facility is unique in that it is situated on the campus of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and specializes in treating young adults who have had their education disrupted by substance abuse.
Our four-level treatment model includes primary and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), academically-focused aftercare, and recovery housing.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Life of Purpose program begins with primary treatment, which typically lasts for 60 days. Clients have the opportunity to attend classes while participating in recovery-based activities at FAU’s campus. The treatment schedule includes a minimum of 25 clinical hours per week and utilizes evidenced-based therapeutic modalities. Therapy sessions, adventure-based outings, and 12-step groups are all part of the program.
After completing primary care, clients can transition into the 60-day IOP. The program involves a minimum of nine clinical hours of treatment per week, with clients attending group sessions three evenings a week. Individual therapy, case management, and at least seven hours of group therapy per week are also included. The IOP focuses on relapse prevention and equips clients with the necessary coping skills for real-world recovery.
Clients in the IOP also have the opportunity to participate in Life of Purpose’s Academically Focused Aftercare Program™. This program supports clients as they balance their academic pursuits with their weekly IOP treatment schedule. During the final 30 days of the IOP, clients fully transition into the aftercare program, which consists of two hours of individual therapy and one group therapy session per week.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team consists of licensed clinical social workers, academically focused case managers, licensed mental health professionals, certified addiction professionals, registered nurses, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and a certified alcohol and drug counselor.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Primary care clients stay in gender-specific, dorm-like facilities that are supervised 24/7.
Life of Purpose also provides a long-term transitional living residence for men. This residence supports recovery and academic pursuits. An on-site recovery residence manager and a full-time academic case manager are available to provide guidance. Behavioral health technicians are also present to offer personalized support, including transportation to outpatient programs.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Best-rehabs.com has received mostly positive reviews from five alumni. Three alumni rated Life of Purpose four or five stars in treatment effectiveness, accommodations and amenities, and meals and nutrition, while one rated the facility two, four, and two stars in the same categories. One alum praised the facility for combining academic education with clinical treatment, stating that it sets young people up for success.
However, some alumni felt that the clinical aspect of the program was weaker compared to the academic side. One alum found the group therapy to be unhelpful but found returning to school beneficial for recovery. One negative review criticized the facility for its authoritarian management style. On secondary sites, Life of Purpose has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from reviewers.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Best-rehabs.com currently has no reviews from loved ones of Life of Purpose. On secondary sites, loved ones left positive reviews that echoed alumni feedback, though one person mentioned the high costs of the program.
WHAT STAFF SAY
Best-rehabs.com currently has no reviews from Life of Purpose staff. On secondary sites, current and former employees have given mostly positive feedback, aligning with the experiences of alumni. One employee rated the facility a perfect five stars on Glassdoor, expressing satisfaction with the unique approach and the positive relationships formed with clients.
FINANCING
Life of Purpose accepts most major medical plans to help cover the cost of treatment.