About Manatee County Drug Court – Bradenton
Known for its serene wildlife and beaches, Bradenton, Florida also features Manatee County Drug Court. Based downtown in the Manatee County Judicial Center, this program provides treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Adults in the criminal justice center can benefit from compassionate outpatient care to break the cycle and avoid recidivism.
Drug court provides proven therapeutic interventions to meet you where you are in recovery. You’ll participate in group therapy, individual counseling and addiction education to gain essential coping skills. They also require you to appear in court and complete a drug screening regularly. These approaches can help you understand the connections between addiction and criminality and prevent both.
What stands out most to me is their Veterans Treatment Court. This targeted drug court provides mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as interventions to improve civilian life adjustment. They welcome veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces battling these challenges and facing misdemeanor or felony charges.
One of the best things about this program is the case management services. You’ll benefit from connections to essential resources tailored to veterans’ unique experiences and needs. You can access a full continuum of care, specialty groups and assistance securing VA benefits. These services can help you improve your overall quality of life to create a foundation for sustained recovery.
Another great feature I noticed was their DUI Court Program. You’ll find this program just 30 minutes from Bradenton, in Sarasota. If you’re facing a DUI offense, you can participate in community-based treatment to learn more about the risks of drinking and driving, achieve recovery, and reinstate your license. You’ll participate in a combination of jail time, 12 Step programs, drug testing, court appearances and counseling.
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