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Footprints Beachside Recovery

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Luxury

Inpatient

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission

A Coastal Setting That Supports Emotional Ease

Located steps from the Gulf of Mexico on Treasure Island in St. Petersburg, Florida, the center offers a small, retreat-like environment designed for privacy and calm. Clients live in gender-specific beachside homes, which support emotional comfort and autonomy. The program accepts no more than 15 clients at a time, creating space for personal attention and relationship-building with peers and staff.

Care Rooted in Trauma-Informed and Relational Approaches

The facility offers gender-specific programming grounded in trauma-informed practices. Women's services provide a supportive space for those recovering from experiences like domestic violence or sexual trauma, while men’s programming focuses on breaking through emotional barriers and building healthier forms of expression. Small group therapy plays a central role, supporting clients as they work through challenges with empathy and accountability.

Holistic Therapies for Real-Life Resilience

Footprints blends clinical treatment with experiential and holistic therapies that help clients connect mind, body, and behavior. In addition to evidence-based approaches, clients participate in yoga, equine-assisted therapy, expressive arts, massage, and outdoor retreats. These therapies are built into the core curriculum to support long-term recovery skills like emotional regulation and stress reduction.

Recovery Support That Extends Beyond Discharge

The facility offers aftercare planning and relapse prevention services that help clients prepare for what comes next. Support includes family therapy and peer mentorship, with ongoing alumni engagement available. These services reflect a broader commitment to helping clients build life stability across housing, relationships, and emotional wellness, not just short-term sobriety.

Specialized Programming for Distinct Needs

Footprints offers tailored tracks for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, as well as those with histories of trauma. It also provides specialized support for professionals, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and licensed workers navigating recovery-related career challenges. These targeted services help clients feel seen and supported as they rebuild meaningful life roles.

What Patients Say

Reviewers often describe their stay at Footprints as transformative, crediting the staff’s authenticity and the environment’s peacefulness as key to their growth. Many say they felt truly seen and supported, especially those who had tried other programs before. Some reviews mention a lack of supervision during emergencies, though this wasn’t a dominant theme. Overall, the feedback reflects a facility that prioritizes trust, connection, and meaningful progress over one-size-fits-all programming.

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO)
  • Fidelis Care
  • First Health
  • MVP Health Plan
  • UPMC
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telemedicine
  • Detox
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Buprenorphine (any)
  • Naltrexone (any)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Clonidine
  • Disulfiram
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Other Conditions Treated

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Chronic pain
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Beach access
  • Fitness center
  • Massage
  • Access to nature
  • Equine therapy
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Setting

  • Beach
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed anywhere

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

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