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Village South Inc - LIFE Program

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Overview

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Outpatient substance use and mental health treatment program affiliated with a broader care network and connections to a range of services. Clients attend therapy sessions using research-backed techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-related counseling. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are offered alongside counseling. Practical recovery support in the form of case management services, employment counseling, and naloxone/overdose education helps clients build stability. This program has experience providing care to specific populations, such as veterans, active-duty military members, pregnant and postpartum women, and clients living with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual services are available.

Address

5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 445
Miami, FL 33126

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Military families
  • Mental health disorders
  • Veterans
  • Seniors

Community-based outpatient program

The LIFE Program provides outpatient services for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. This gives clients an opportunity to get the treatment they need while continuing to live at home. As this program is part of the broader Village South/WestCare network, clients also have access to a range of mental health services. These may include prevention programs, crisis services, and family support.

Integrated treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions

Various evidence-based approaches are used in treatment, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-related counseling. Relapse prevention, contingency management, and 12-Step facilitation are also available to help clients meet their individual needs. When clinically indicated, medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are offered alongside counseling.

Strong recovery support to help build stability

Support extends beyond counseling. Case management, employment counseling and training, aftercare planning, and assistance accessing social services help clients address practical barriers to recovery. The program also provides peer mentoring, discharge planning, and naloxone/overdose education.

Culturally responsive care for a broad population

The LIFE Program has experience serving a wide range of populations, including adolescents, young adults, older adults, veterans, active-duty military members, military families, pregnant and postpartum women, and clients living with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual services improve accessibility and are available in Spanish, Creole, French, and American Sign Language (ASL) for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Facility transparency

  • Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 4, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • Some Private Insurance

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


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Mental health support

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Desk

Activities

  • Job training

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed anywhere
  • Vaping allowed anywhere

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

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