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Transformations By The Gulf

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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

Beachside Setting Supports Restorative Care

Located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Transformations By The Gulf offers a calm, beachside environment that allows individuals to step away from daily pressures and focus on recovery. With direct beach access and ocean views, the setting supports daily routines that include outdoor activities like beach walks and boating therapy, helping clients find moments of reflection and connection to nature.

Small-Group Focus For Men

The facility limits its client capacity to 6–15 individuals at a time, offering a small-group environment. This structure allows for consistent connection with peers and staff while providing space for personal reflection. The small size helps support emotional safety and individualized attention as clients engage in their treatment plans.

Holistic Therapies Integrated Into Daily Life

Programming incorporates holistic therapies alongside evidence-based care, offering yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, sound therapy, cupping, and acupuncture as part of its programming. These approaches can help clients manage stress, improve physical well-being, and develop coping skills they can continue using after treatment.

Focus on Building Skills for Life After Treatment

The facility offers life skills training, job readiness support, and ongoing community connection through alumni programming. This emphasis on daily living and stability helps individuals build routines that support financial, social, and emotional health post-treatment.

Patient Reviews

Clients consistently describe the program as “life-saving” and “restorative,” with numerous testimonials highlighting the facility’s cleanliness, structure, and spiritually grounding environment. The staff’s dedication, particularly in helping clients unpack trauma and find clarity, is a recurring theme.

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Coventry
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Magellan
  • Tufts Health
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • 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
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and 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
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Buprenorphine (any)
  • Naltrexone (any)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Nicotine replacement

Other Conditions Treated

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Internet addiction
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Sex addiction
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Beach access
  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals
  • In-house chef
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Internet access
  • Kitchenette
  • Outdoor space
  • Private bathroom
  • Private rooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Yoga
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Fitness coaching
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Setting

  • Beach
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Reviews

Summary

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  • Highly skilled and caring staff who provide personalized support and treatment.
  • Holistic approach that includes various therapeutic activities like yoga, meditation, and acupuncture.
  • Beautiful and comfortable living accommodations that create a home-like atmosphere.

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