Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery

4579 Northgate Ct SarasotaFL 34234

About Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery – Sarasota

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery, formerly First Step of Sarasota, has been a vital substance abuse addiction treatment center for over 50 years in Sarasota, Florida. This rehab serves children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families affected by minor or major drug and alcohol abuse and co-occurring mental illnesses. The center offers seven residential rehab services, but they all fall under an inpatient treatment program umbrella.

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery offers a variety of specialized addiction treatment programs.

Choices is a court ordered residential treatment program for adult men struggling with substance abuse. This program provides two months of intensive therapeutic components, followed by a four month employment re-entry phase that professionals help with.

In conjunction with the Department of Corrections, the Crossroads program is a long term recovery solution for women requiring 24/7 supervision. In this program, women undergo individual and group therapy while learning how to address anger issues and learn communication and relationship skills.

The Mothers & Infants residential program at the North Washington center is a long term treatment program for pregnant women who are substance abusers. This program teaches parenting while helping mothers enter drug or alcohol recovery.

Pathways is an intensive 28 day recovery program that offers insights into 12 Step programs while providing psychoeducational resources and group and individual therapy.

Clients with co-occurring mental health illnesses and drug and alcohol addictions can enroll in the Pathways addiction recovery program. This program serves forensic clients and those under statute 916. It offers ongoing group, family, and individual counseling, psychoeducational curricula, and life skills training.

Royal Palms is a sober or halfway house program offered to clients who are actively pursuing vocational or educational training and employment or who have already obtained them. This residential service helps individuals with 12 Step programs while providing four hours of therapy sessions weekly.

Transitions is a halfway house program for clients who have obtained or are seeking employment or educational or vocational training. This program also offers 10 hours of therapeutic services and helps with 12 Step programs to help individuals transition to independent living and sobriety.

First Step of Sarasota offers self pay and financing options. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage because out of network benefits can vary.

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Levels of Care

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

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Staff

Shawny Robey, MS, MBA

Shawny Robey, MS, MBA

CEO & President

Tina Molick

Tina Molick

VP of Finance

Karina Clarke

Karina Clarke

VP of Operations

Sadi Cizenski

Sadi Cizenski

Executive Assistant

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