When an internationally known addictions and dual-diagnosis treatment program obtains a residential mental health license, there are many benefits. Where treatment facilities that have always treated addiction as a primary diagnosis, and a mental health secondary diagnosis in a dual-diagnosis protocol, once obtaining a mental health license to treat primary mental health disorders, the treatment facility is able to provide more well-rounded health care for the whole individual.



Licensed residential mental health treatment centers are known for providing some of the best health care. Treatment centers that are licensed are highly regulated from a variety of standpoints including: assessment and diagnosis of individuals, treatment, standards for case review, availability of emergency services, access to a hospital, minimum staffing standards, and a variety of other protocols are monitored.

With the granting of the residential Mental Health License from the Agency for Health Care Administration of Florida, treatment programs are able to provide expanded services to Mental Health Disorder patients whether there is addiction involved or not. By obtaining a residential mental health license, holistic treatment programs are able to better treat depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, bi-polar disorder and other mental health problems as the primary diagnosis.

The rules that a licensed mental health treatment facility abide by ensure that the the highest standards are maintained. When entering a licensed treatment facility, each client can rest assured that their health, treatment, comfort, safety, and well-being is being served.

Any alternative treatment facility that achieves a State License not only puts it. at the forefront of addiction treatment, but it also allows all privately insured clients to avail themselves the highest level of mental health treatment in a holistic setting, while utilizing their private health insurance coverage.