Sunshine Behavioral Health: Reviews, Insurance, Locations

Is Sunshine Behavioral Health the right fit for you?

Sunshine Behavioral Health provides a full continuum of substance use care. Treatment commonly includes upscale residential accommodations, individualized care plans with support for co-occurring conditions, evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), holistic options, 12-Step or SMART Recovery pathways, relapse prevention, and aftercare planning.

Sunshine Behavioral Health may be a good fit if you…

• Need evidence-based substance use care with a clear step-down pathway

• Want access to co-occurring mental health support

• Wish to explore 12-step recovery, non-12-step pathways, or a combination of both

• Are looking for trauma-informed therapy as part of treatment

• Value holistic options alongside clinical care

• Want transition planning after discharge, including aftercare, alumni support, and sober living resources when needed

Sunshine Behavioral Health may not be a good fit if you…

• Need emergency or hospital-based care for a medical or psychiatric crisis

• Are seeking an adolescent-specific treatment program

• Prefer a self-directed recovery approach

• Aren’t open to therapy and clinical services 

• Need in-person care in a state where Sunshine doesn’t currently operate

Sunshine Behavioral Health Reviews

Across Sunshine Behavioral Health locations, over 1,200 Google reviews average about 4.11 out of 5 stars. Clients often mention supportive staff, practical therapy, and comfortable settings. Some reviews point to uneven communication, wait times, or structure.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Many reviews describe therapy and groups as useful for building insight, coping skills, and day-to-day recovery tools. A smaller set mention repetition or uneven facilitation depending on the day or group lead. 
• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Clients frequently describe staff as compassionate, respectful, and genuinely invested in their progress. Some reviews suggest responsiveness and professionalism can vary, especially during busier periods. 
• Facility & Environment (95% positive): Many clients appreciate comfortable rooms and calming, home-like or scenic environments that support rest and focus. Food and upkeep come up as mixed themes, with occasional suggestions for improvement. 
• Access & Process (95% positive): Reviews reflect a range of experiences with admissions, communication, medication lines, scheduling, and billing/insurance clarity. While many found the process supportive, others suggest smoother logistics and clearer expectations would help. 
• Support & Community (95% positive): Peer connection and recovery support show up as a common strength, with many describing encouragement from others in the program. A few note that more structure can be important for people who do best with firmer boundaries. 

How Much Does Sunshine Behavioral Health Cost?

Your cost depends on your insurance benefits, level of care, and length of treatment. Sunshine Behavioral Health is in network with many major insurers (varies by location). Most people pay far less than the posted “sticker price” once insurance or financial assistance is applied.

Call your plan and the facility to confirm in-network status and any prior authorization, and request a written estimate before admission. If you’re paying out of pocket, self-pay is available.

Additional details

Medical Leadership

Meet the staff guiding Sunshine Behavioral Health’s care across the country:

Chad Daugherty, CADC II

Chief Executive Officer

Certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) with over ten years of experience in the recovery field.

Manuel Perez

Vice President of Operations

Certified clinical researcher, medical assistant, and emergency medical technician (EMT).

Brian Lockard

Director of Mental Health Services

Expertise in developing behavioral health programs.