Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control despite harmful consequences. Research shows drug and alcohol addiction is treatable and can be successfully managed.

The Rehabilitative Services Division provides comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment to adults diagnosed with substance use disorders who currently reside in Miami-Dade County. Services are provided through assessment, intervention, direct treatment, case management and referral. The Rehabilitative Services Division consist of four units specialized to provide services tailored to client's individual needs.

Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) Rehabilitative Services Division, Thriving Mind South Florida, and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

The Central Intake Unit is the entry point for adults seeking evaluation, referral and substance abuse treatment placement. Referrals are received from Police, Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, Community-Based organizations, 11th Circuit Court, the State Attorney's Office, family members and walk-ins. Individuals are evaluated to determine the appropriate level of care and placement in outpatient or inpatient treatment.

For more information, call or visit:

Central Intake Unit
3140 NW 76th Street
Miami, FL 33147
305-694-2766
New Direction Residential Treatment Program

The New Direction Residential Treatment program utilizes a broad range of therapeutic approaches to assist participants in gaining insight, developing coping skills and the stability necessary to maintain a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle.

Treatment services include:
- Screenings and assessments
- Medical, psychiatric and psychological services
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Case management
- Relapse and overdose prevention
- Continued care planning
The following specialized residential treatment tracks are also provided:

Specialized Transitional Opportunity Program (STOP) for the homeless

STOP is a six-month program that assists people who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

The program stabilizes the individual, addresses substance use and high risk behaviors, provides relapse prevention skills, and medical, psychological and psychiatric services.

Intensive case management is provided to secure access to health insurance, employment and stable housing.

For more information, call or visit:

Central Intake Unit
3140 NW 76 Street
Miami, FL 33147
305-694-2766

Intensive Day/Night Program for Women

The Intensive Day/Night Program residential treatment program is designed to provide substance abuse treatment services to women who have been court-ordered or determined to be high-risk for criminal behavior as a result of their addiction.

Treatment services included with the STOP and Day/Night Programs:
- Assessment
- Evidence-based treatment
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Psychological, medical and psychiatric services
- Hepatitis, HIV and STD testing
- Life skills training
- Case management
For more information, call 786-878-6480.
Diversion and Treatment Program (DATP)

DATP provides comprehensive, evidence-based, outpatient substance abuse treatment to individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders referred by the criminal justice system as an alternative to jail time. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale.

Treatment services:
- Assessment
- Comprehensive treatment planning and development
- Evidence-based treatment
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Psychological
- Medical and psychiatric services
- Life skills training
- Case management
Outpatient treatment is offered at three locations:

Coconut Grove Community Resource Center
3692 Grand Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
305-694-3570

Miami Dade College North Campus
3190 NW 116th Street
Miami, FL 33167
305-681-4261

Florida City Community Resource Center
1600 NW 6th Court
Florida City, FL 33034
305-242-7680
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program

The corrections-based DUI Program provides treatment services that include individual and group counseling, substance abuse educational sessions, case management and other support services to sentenced offenders.

Participants must be Miami-Dade County residents and receive a court-ordered referral for counseling. Upon release, participants are provided with a referral for aftercare services.

Treatment is provided at:

Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation
Pre-Trail Detention Center
1321 NW 13th Street
Miami, FL 33125

For more information, call 786-479-7093.
The Miami-Dade County Addiction Services Board (ASB), established by ordinance in 1990 to improve coordination of substance abuse prevention and treatment services through partnership with the Miami Coalition For a Safe and Drug-Free Community and other public and private agencies, has partnered with the Miami-Dade County Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) project to serve as the project's task force.

Contact information:

Lilia Bernal, Victim of Crime Act Supervisor 1
Office: 305-285-5917
Cell 305-546-4292