ABOUT NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST AND OKEECHOBEE
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is a behavioral health facility that has been operating since 1958. It currently has nine locations in Florida’s Treasure Coast region. The main campus in Fort Pierce offers a detox and crisis stabilization center, as well as short-term residential and outpatient services. The center serves individuals referred by Mental Health Courts and jails, as well as self-admitting clients.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
New Horizons provides screenings 24/7 to assess individuals who need admission into the treatment program. A mobile crisis unit is available to assess crises and ensure the safety of everyone involved. After detox, clients can enroll in the “Independence Recovery” program, which is a 28-day treatment track that focuses on the 12-Steps and accommodates individuals with co-occurring disorders. Children between the ages of six and 17 can also receive substance abuse treatment at the on-campus Frances Langford Center for Children, which offers school-based assistance and counseling options for families. The center also provides family case management, intervention, and home services to help clients find supportive housing, establish relationships with community agencies and services, educate them about mental illness and coping strategies, and provide medical care. A crisis line is available 24/7 for assistance.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at New Horizons includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health providers.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
New Horizons has a 30-bed facility for adult crisis stabilization, a 12-bed detox unit, a six-bed “Independence Recovery” program, and a 20-bed short-term residential unit. The facility is completely smoke-free.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Alumni generally gave positive feedback, with an average rating of 3.75 out of five stars. They praised the facility’s exercise and leisure options, holistic offerings, affordability, and the staff’s level of training and experience. The highest-rated aspects were family participation and counseling options. Some alumni mentioned the facility’s recommendations for outside treatment and the one-on-one basis of problem-solving. A common criticism was that the staff was overworked and the need for stronger security.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Loved ones gave mixed reviews, with an average rating of 3.75 out of five stars. They mentioned the facility’s family participation, affordability, exercise and leisure options, and described the staff as very nice and understanding. Some loved ones expressed dissatisfaction with the facility’s cleanliness and holistic offerings.
WHAT STAFF SAY
There were no reviews from staff members at the time of writing. However, reviews on Indeed mentioned low pay, a negative workplace culture, and a generally disappointing experience at the treatment center.
FINANCING
New Horizons assesses fees based on a sliding scale, taking into account income and family size. The facility also accepts Medicare and Medicaid.