Continuum of Care for Addiction Treatment

At FHE Health in Deerfield Beach, Florida, we provide a full continuum of care, every level of treatment for both substance use and mental health, from medically supervised detox through residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. No two patients follow the same path, so we match each person to the level of care their situation requires and step them up or down as their needs change.

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Detox

Detox is the first level of care, the medically supervised process of clearing drugs or alcohol from the body so that treatment can begin safely. For substance use, it’s where the continuum starts.

Medically Supervised Detox

At FHE Health, detox provides 24/7 medical supervision through three phases — evaluation, stabilization, and transition into ongoing treatment. A team of addiction-medicine physicians, registered nurses, and licensed therapists manages withdrawal with medication support and monitors for complications, covering alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, and stimulants. It’s recommended for people facing severe withdrawal, co-occurring health conditions, high-dose or multi-substance use, or a history of relapse.

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Seeking care for a mental health condition? Mental health and substance use often go hand in hand — when someone is detoxing, co-occurring mental health conditions are treated at the same time through our dual diagnosis approach. For those seeking mental health treatment on its own, care begins at the residential level.

Residential Care

Residential care, the live-in level of treatment many people search for as “inpatient”, provides 24/7 support in a structured setting, away from the everyday triggers that make recovery harder. FHE Health offers residential programs for both substance use and mental health.

Residential Addiction Treatment

FHE Health’s residential addiction program is a live-in stay on our Deerfield Beach campus, typically ranging from 21 to 90+ days depending on individual progress. Treatment combines individual and group therapy, CBT, DBT, and EMDR with dual diagnosis care for co-occurring depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and draws on neuro-rehabilitative services such as brain mapping, neurofeedback, TMS, and ketamine therapy. Specialty tracks include Shatterproof (first responders and veterans), Empower! (women), and Compass (men).

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Residential Mental Health Treatment

FHE Health’s residential mental health program is a voluntary, live-in program in a homelike setting, supportive residential care, not an acute psychiatric hospital. Stays typically run 21 to 90 days and treat conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and trauma, as well as co-occurring substance use. Care blends psychiatric assessment and medication management, individual, group, and family therapy, CBT, DBT, and EMDR, and neuro-rehabilitative services, alongside wellness and recreational programming.

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Outpatient Care: PHP & IOP

Outpatient care lets patients step down into structured treatment while beginning to reintegrate into daily life. It spans two levels, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient, for both substance use and mental health.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

PHP is the more intensive outpatient level: full treatment days with evenings spent at home or in supportive on-campus housing. It suits people stepping down from residential care who no longer need 24-hour supervision but still benefit from daily structure.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

IOP is a lighter level built around work, school, and family, with regular therapy and group sessions while patients live on or off campus. It gives patients more independence while keeping steady clinical support in place.

Program schedules and hours vary by patient and by current FHE Health programming, consult with admissions for current schedules.

Outpatient Addiction Services (PHP & IOP)

FHE Health’s outpatient addiction services include both PHP and IOP for patients continuing care after residential treatment. Programming covers medical and psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, DBT, family programming, and career services, with neuro-rehabilitative services available. Patients can enter by stepping down from FHE’s residential program, transferring from another facility’s PHP, or commuting from the community; supportive on- or off-campus housing is available and operates separately from the clinical service.

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Outpatient Mental Health Treatment (PHP & IOP)

FHE Health’s outpatient mental health treatment offers PHP and IOP step-down levels for conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and ADHD, often occurring alongside substance use. Treatment uses CBT, DBT, EMDR, and individual and group therapy, supported by neuro-rehabilitative services, with on- or off-campus housing options for flexibility around work and family.

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Alumni & Aftercare

Recovery continues well beyond any single level of care. FHE Health’s alumni program keeps patients connected after treatment through ongoing group meetings, community events, and continued contact with staff, the long-term support that helps recovery hold.

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How the Continuum of Care Works

The continuum of care describes the full range of treatment intensities, from the most intensive, round-the-clock care through to independent living with community support, and the principle that lasting recovery usually requires moving through more than one level rather than a single stay. At FHE Health, we accept patients at every level we offer, but treatment works best when patients move through each level as their needs change, stepping down as they build stability and stepping back up if their situation calls for it.

Why treatment is a continuum, not a one-time event

Addiction and many mental health conditions are best understood as chronic conditions — managed effectively over time rather than cured in a single stay. This is why 12-step groups like AA and NA emphasize continued support even after years of recovery. Effective treatment requires more than a one-time detox: it addresses the underlying behavioral and mental health issues and eases a person back into independent life with ongoing support.

How ASAM defines the levels of care

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) sets the standard framework for describing levels of addiction care, so that services can be compared consistently across facilities. Its 4th edition (2023) organizes treatment into four broad levels of care, numbered 1 through 4, with decimal gradations describing further intensity within each. The 4th edition integrated withdrawal management into these main levels rather than treating it as a separate track, added a long-term remission-monitoring level to reflect a chronic-care model, and renamed the former partial hospitalization level as “high-intensity outpatient,” since these services are not delivered in a hospital setting. ASAM levels describe the level of care a patient needs at a given moment — not a classification of the facility providing it. FHE Health provides services across the ASAM continuum, meeting each patient at the level their clinical situation requires.

Types of care available

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) describes several models of care: long-term residential care (often around 90 days, historically part of longer “therapeutic community” models); short-term residential care (around 30 days, the most common residential model); outpatient care (including PHP and IOP); and aftercare, such as ongoing support groups and 12-step meetings. FHE Health provides each of these, connected as one continuum.

Choosing the right level of care

It’s common in early recovery to underestimate the level of care truly needed — the belief that “a quick detox is enough” is a frequent reason relapse occurs. According to NIDA, the relapse rate for addiction is between 40 and 60 percent, comparable to other chronic health conditions. If relapse happens, FHE Health re-engages patients at the appropriate level of care, often beginning again with medically supervised detox. Recovery is rarely a straight line, and the continuum exists because lasting recovery requires more than any single phase of treatment can offer.

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FAQs About the Continuum of Care at FHE Health

Is addiction something that can be completely 'cured' through treatment?

It’s natural to hope for a simple “cure.” However, addiction is best understood as a chronic disease that cannot be cured, but can be effectively treated and managed for life. Our goal at FHE Health is to provide a comprehensive continuum of care that gives you the necessary tools and support for a lasting, successful recovery, rather than offering a quick fix.

What exactly is the continuum of care, and how does it work?

The continuum of care is the most effective, structured process for treating addiction and mental health issues. Following the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) standards, it’s a gradual journey that transitions you from the most intensive support (medical detox and residential treatment) to less structured, independent living (outpatient care, alumni, and aftercare). This continuous process is designed to ease you back into your daily life with sustained support.

Why can't I just go to a detox facility and then jump straight into support groups?

While that’s a common wish, addiction is complex and requires more than just physical detoxification. The belief that a “quick detox” is enough is often why relapse occurs. Effective, long-term recovery depends on addressing the underlying mental and behavioral health issues. At FHE Health, we utilize the full continuum, from detox and residential treatment to gradual outpatient care, to ensure you have the skills and support needed for lasting success.

What is the difference between short-term care, like a 30-day program, and the full continuum?

A 30-day program is typically only the residential portion of the recommended care. The full continuum of care is a crucial step-down process. After residential treatment, FHE Health patients transition into outpatient care (PHP/IOP), often utilizing our on-campus housing. This structured environment allows you to gradually test sobriety and practice new skills while still having the support needed for preventing relapse and ensuring sustained recovery.

Does FHE Health treat mental health conditions as well as addiction?

Yes. FHE Health provides care for both substance use and mental health conditions across the full continuum. Mental health treatment is available at the residential and outpatient (PHP and IOP) levels, and when a mental health condition occurs alongside substance use, our dual diagnosis approach treats both at the same time.