Agape Treatment Center | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Agape Treatment Center | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in treating men, women and veterans who are struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. They provide high quality treatment, evidence based therapies and supportive services to help you recover.

Where they are located is just a 10 minute drive to the heart of Fort Lauderdale, where there is so much to do and see. This includes their beaches, historic sites, state parks, boat cruises, flea markets, specialty museums, malls, libraries and convention centers. You can go paddle boarding, sailing or out to eat at the restaurants with your peers after group therapy and enjoy life in healthy, sober ways.

What sticks out to me the most is their variety of therapies utilized while you are receiving treatment here. They offer rapid resolution therapy, brain mapping, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and hypnotherapy. These therapies can help you heal from trauma, manage stress and reduce the risks of a relapse.

Their art therapy utilizes different mediums that can help you manage, process and regulate emotions. Some of the many forms of art used include group art projects, visual journaling, sculpting, drawing and painting.

Massage therapy can be such a great way for you to relax, self-reflect and provide pain management. Some of the many massages used here include Swedish massage, hot stone massage, reflexology, deep tissue massage and trigger point massage.

I think their biofeedback therapy is such a unique way to raise awareness on how to manage symptoms with a non-invasive tool. This can help control impulsive behaviors and boost self esteem. Other therapies they utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), traditional talk therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Operation Agape is specialized treatment available for first responders and veterans. They create a comfortable, secure and safe atmosphere for you to be vulnerable without the fear of being judged. Individual counseling, group therapy, hypnotherapy, peer support and rapid resolution therapy can be included in your treatment plan.