About The Retreat of Broward
The Retreat of Broward is a private addiction recovery center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We offer medically supervised detox, residential addiction treatment, and inpatient mental health care. DCF and the Joint Commission accredit our clinical team, and the care we provide reflects both. Every person who comes to us gets a plan tailored to their specific history and needs. It is never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Purpose and Philosophy
People going through detox are not at their best, and how we treat them during it matters. Most facilities do not pay enough attention to this. Our staff takes it seriously in ways that show up in the small things. It shows in how the staff talk to people, respond quickly, and treat them as people, not just patients. Getting that right is simply how we operate day to day.
Nobody who comes to us gets a generic plan. One person might be coming off opioids after a decade of use. Another might be going through benzodiazepine withdrawal for the first time. The circumstances and substances vary, and the clinical decisions we make reflect those differences. We adjust when something isn’t working rather than sticking to a protocol just because it is easier.
Detox is where things start, not where they end. Before someone leaves, our team is already planning what comes next. Residential addiction treatment, inpatient mental health care, and outpatient referrals are all options depending on what the person needs. Addiction recovery in Fort Lauderdale does not have to mean starting over every time the level of care changes. We work hard to make sure it never feels that way.
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Our Facility
Our detox facility is set up with one thing in mind: making it easier for people to focus on getting well. Private and semi-private rooms give people their own space. Common areas are there for those who want some connection during the process. Nutritious meals are part of the daily routine. How someone feels physically affects how they engage with everything else happening during detox.
We thought carefully about what makes a space easier to be in during a hard stretch. Therapy rooms are kept separate from living areas, so clinical work has its own space. The rest of the day does not feel like an extension of the sessions. Outdoor areas offer people a place to go when they need air or a few quiet minutes. Nothing about the environment is loud or cluttered, and that is intentional. Most people arriving are already carrying a lot, and the setting should not add to the weight.
Safety and privacy are non-negotiable at our facility. Our team maintains round-the-clock supervision so nothing goes unnoticed, and we take confidentiality seriously at every level. People at our detox center do not have to worry about who knows they are receiving care. Someone is always watching over them, and we keep every detail private. We handle both without exception.
Inside Our Inpatient Detox Program
As a leading detox center in Florida, The Retreat of Broward provides an inpatient detox program. We help people who need medical supervision to get through withdrawal safely. We work with a wide range of substances, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and prescription medications. The clinical approach varies based on what someone is coming off and their history. The same protocol does not work equally well for everyone, and we do not pretend otherwise.
The first thing when someone arrives is a conversation, not paperwork. Our medical team takes time to understand what someone is dealing with before making any decisions. Physical health, substance use history, and mental health concerns all factor into what the plan looks like. Medical stabilization starts right away once that picture is clear. Nothing about the plan stays fixed from that point forward. Our team watches how each person responds and adjusts as things develop rather than holding to a predetermined approach.
For people with co-occurring mental health conditions, we provide trauma-informed therapy alongside inpatient mental health treatment. Both happen as part of the same program, not as separate tracks. Treating both at the same time produces better outcomes than addressing them separately. Our clinical team has real experience managing that level of complexity, and we factor it into the plan from the start.
After detox, most people continue directly into residential rehab right here at our facility. Having that next level of care on-site means there is no gap between detox and the next stage. For those who need something different, we can connect them with the right referrals. Nobody walks out the door without a clear plan for what comes next.
What to Expect During Detox
Most people entering detox have never done it before. Not knowing what to expect can make it feel bigger than it needs to be. We address withdrawal symptoms as they occur, rather than waiting for them to escalate. At The Retreat of Broward, our staff stays close throughout, and no one has to handle anything difficult on their own.
As someone stabilizes, the day takes on more structure. Rest remains a priority early on, but counseling becomes a more active part of the schedule. One-on-one time with a clinician gives people space to start processing what led them to treatment. Group sessions are available, too. Many people find that shared experience helps more than they expected.
The environment is calm and intentionally low-key. Meals, outdoor time, and a schedule built around rest rather than pressure are part of how the days flow. Nothing feels rushed because recovery does not respond well to being pushed. Most people tell us afterward that the experience felt different from what they had dreaded going in.
Areas We Serve
Our detox center serves people from across South Florida and beyond. Getting here is straightforward from most of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Our admissions team can help coordinate logistics for anyone coming from further away, including flights or transportation upon arrival. Distance is rarely the barrier people expect once they make the call. Many people travel from out of state specifically for the privacy that distance provides.
We regularly work with people from:
- Boca Raton
- Coral Springs
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Miami
- West Palm Beach
- And surrounding communities throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties
When someone reaches out to The Retreat of Broward, our admissions team walks them through everything before they arrive. Insurance verification, what to bring, and what to expect on the first day are all covered in that first conversation. We want the practical side of getting started to feel manageable. People can then focus on what actually matters once they walk through the door. If you have questions before committing to anything, our admissions team is a good place to start.
Who We Help
Addiction and mental health challenges do not affect one type of person. At The Retreat of Broward, we work with working professionals, students, veterans, and first responders. Many of them need privacy while they step away from work or carry trauma tied directly to their job. We also work with people returning to care after a previous attempt did not hold, without judgment about what happened before. Some people call us in the middle of a crisis, and others have been planning this step for months.
Others have been thinking about it for months and finally reached a point where waiting no longer made sense. A spouse, a parent, or a friend often notices something is wrong before the person struggling does. Noticing like that is often what finally leads someone to call. Wherever someone is coming from, we start with an honest conversation about what is actually happening. Seeking help takes real courage, and we never treat it as routine.
Our team maintains a nonjudgmental environment and treats everyone with dignity from the moment they arrive. We have worked with people entering treatment for the first time. We have also worked with people who have tried before and are not sure what will be different now. We pay close attention and adjust when something is not working. We also stay honest about what we offer and what we do not provide.
Discover New Strength at The Retreat of Broward
If you have been going back and forth about making a call, we understand the hesitation. Our admissions team is not here to push you toward a decision. When you are ready to talk, we are ready to listen. We will help figure out whether The Retreat of Broward is the right fit. Contact us today to start the conversation at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
FAQs About Our Approach to CareÂ
A few honest answers to questions people often ask before making that first call.
Is The Retreat of Broward a good fit for someone who has already tried treatment before?
Yes, and we see it often. A previous attempt that didn’t hold gives us real information we can use to build a plan that fits better this time. We ask what happened before and adjust from there, instead of repeating the same approach and hoping for a different result.
How does your team decide when someone is ready to move from detox to the next level of care?
There’s no fixed number of days we’re working toward. Our medical team watches how someone is actually responding, physically and emotionally, and makes that call based on where they are, not a calendar. Most people know they’re ready before we even bring it up.
What makes The Retreat of Broward different from other detox centers in Florida?
We build a genuinely different plan for each person instead of running everyone through the same protocol. Detox, residential treatment, and inpatient mental health care all happen on the same site, so there’s no gap or handoff between stages. That continuity is rare, and it changes how care actually feels day to day.
Do I need to be local to Florida to get admitted?
No. We regularly work with people from other states, and our admissions team helps coordinate travel and logistics during that first conversation. Distance is rarely the obstacle people expect it to be once they actually call.
What is your team’s approach to working with people who are scared or resistant to treatment?
We don’t push. Some people arrive ready to talk, and others need a day or two before they trust anyone enough to open up, and both are fine with us. Our job is to meet people where they actually are, not where we think they should be.