Fort Walton Beach Medical Center – Behavioral Health

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center – Behavioral Health is a drug and alcohol treatment center that supports adults with substance use disorders, centrally located in Walton Beach, Florida. They also provide valuable community resources, such as referrals, mental health services, and medical care.

Addiction-related services at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center – Behavioral Health include mental health assessments, detox, inpatient residential treatment, counseling, outpatient programs, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Mental Health Assessment and Counseling
Assessments help clinicians to evaluate a client’s mental health for substance use disorder, the severity, and any co-occurring mental health conditions, in order to create a tailored plan of care. Treatment may involve individual, group, and family counseling.

Inpatient Detox
Detox services involve medication and 24-hour medical care to support individuals in safely and comfortably detoxing from drugs and alcohol. Programs run from three to six days depending on individual circumstances.

Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The residential addiction treatment program is for adults over 18 and involves a comprehensive assessment and client-centered treatment plan. Treatment includes individual and group counseling, educational classes, recovery meetings, and skill development.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Outpatient is for individuals over 18 who need addiction treatment, but don’t need 24-hour care. Treatment includes individual and group counseling, skills development groups, and aftercare.

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction
The MAT program is appropriate for alcohol and opioid addictions. The program includes counseling, support groups, and medication management in an outpatient setting.