Footprints Beachside Recovery

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.