Sentinel Alcohol Detox
13550 Memorial Highway, Miami, FL, 33161
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
Before You Arrive: What the First Days Involve
If you are looking for alcohol detox near Golden Glades right now, it is probably because drinking has started to feel out of control, or because someone you love is sick from stopping. That is a frightening place to be, but you do not have to sort it out alone. The first day usually starts with a phone call or a walk-in.
You will be asked some basic questions about how much you drink, how long you have been drinking, when your last drink was, and how you are feeling physically. This screening helps the staff figure out how much danger you are in and what level of care you need. From there, you can expect an intake conversation, a check of your health, and a talk about what happens next.
If you have insurance, have it ready, though lack of insurance does not always stop you from getting help. One thing to be clear about first: alcohol withdrawal can turn dangerous fast. If you or the person you are worried about is having seizures, hallucinations, confusion, or a racing heart, that is a medical emergency.
Call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room right away. Do not wait to see if it passes. For everyone else, the search for care is worth starting today.
There are treatment options within reach of Golden Glades, in nearby communities such as Miami and Opa Locka, and the sooner you reach out, the sooner someone can tell you exactly where to go.
Call (877) 712-7713
Inpatient Detox or Ambulatory Detox: Which Fits You
Detox is the first stop for most people who have been drinking heavily every day. It is a short stay, usually three to seven days, where nurses and doctors watch you while the alcohol leaves your body and treat the shaking, sweating, anxiety and sleep problems that come with it. Some people can do this at home with a clinic checking in on them, but if you have had seizures, hallucinations or DTs before, or if you drink in the morning to stop the shakes, you need a medical detox with staff on hand.
Residential rehab comes after detox. You live at the facility for a few weeks to a few months, go to counseling and group sessions all day, and stay away from the places and people that usually come with drinking. It costs more of your life, but it removes you from temptation while you build new habits.
Outpatient care means you sleep at home and go to treatment a few hours a day or a few evenings a week. It works best when you have a stable home, someone supportive there, and a drinking problem that has not landed you in the hospital. A simple way to choose: if stopping drinking makes you physically sick, start with detox.
If you cannot imagine staying sober at home next week, add residential. If your life mostly holds together and the drinking is the main thing coming apart, outpatient may be enough. You can also step down as you get stronger, from detox to residential to outpatient.
Call (877) 712-7713Levels of Care, Explained
Medical Detox
Round-the-clock medical monitoring while your body clears alcohol safely.
Residential Care
You live on site for weeks, with therapy and structure every day.
Outpatient Care
Scheduled sessions while you keep living at home and working.
Aftercare
Ongoing support and check-ins that help sobriety last.
Questions to Put to Any Detox Facility on the First Call
Before you commit to anything, call the programs near you and ask the same questions of each. Ask when the next opening is and whether you can do the assessment over the phone today. Ask whether there is medical staff on site, especially overnight, and what happens if withdrawal gets worse than expected.
Ask what the daily schedule looks like, how long the program lasts, and what the total cost is with your insurance applied. Ask whether they use medication to treat withdrawal symptoms and cravings, or only counseling. Ask what happens after discharge, whether there is follow-up care, and how they handle a slip.
Ask what you should bring and what you cannot bring. Finally, ask whether family can visit or take part in counseling. Write the answers down as you go, because these calls blur together fast when you are stressed.
How to Pay for Supervised Alcohol Detox: Insurance, Medicaid and Self-Pay
Payment for alcohol detox in Florida typically falls into several categories, and understanding them ahead of time can make the process less stressful. Private insurance is one of the most common routes, with many residents relying on employer plans or policies purchased through the health insurance marketplace to help cover detox treatment. Florida Medicaid serves as the state's public coverage option and may assist qualifying low-income individuals with the cost of care.
In addition, some detox providers use a sliding-scale fee structure, meaning the amount charged is tied to what a person can reasonably afford to pay. For individuals without insurance or those who choose not to use it, self-pay remains a straightforward option, and facilities can usually explain total costs, deposits, and any available financing arrangements before treatment begins.
How Getting Help Works
- 01 CallReach our free, confidential helpline any time, day or night.
- 02 AssessmentA short conversation helps match you with the right level of care.
- 03 Medical detoxIf needed, withdrawal is managed safely under medical supervision.
- 04 Next stepsYou leave with a clear plan for ongoing treatment and support.
Narrowing Down Your Options
Start with two hard filters before you compare anything else. First, can the program get you in now? A bed that opens in three weeks does not help you tonight, and motivation fades fast, so ask each place for its actual intake day and whether a phone assessment can be done today.
Second, can they handle medical withdrawal? If you shake, sweat or vomit when you stop drinking, you want a program with medical staff on site, not just counselors. After those two, compare on these points: whether they take your insurance and what your out-of-pocket cost would be, whether they offer medicine to ease withdrawal and cravings, how long the program runs and what happens after it ends, whether family can be involved, and whether they have experience with any other problem you have, like pain, depression or anxiety.
Visit if you can, or at least walk the place mentally from the phone call. If the person answering sounds rushed and judgmental, that tells you something. Good programs answer questions directly, tell you what to bring, and explain what the first day looks like.
Write down what each one says and compare later when you are calmer.
If you are looking for alcohol detox near Golden Glades right now, it is probably because drinking has started to feel out of control, or because someone you love is sick from stopping.
When Alcohol Withdrawal Becomes an Emergency
If you or someone with you is shaking hard, seeing things that are not there, badly confused, running a racing heart, sweating through clothes, or has had a seizure after stopping drinking, treat it as a medical emergency right now. Call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room. Do not wait for it to pass, do not drive yourself if you are impaired or shaking, and do not try another drink to calm things down.
Severe alcohol withdrawal can turn deadly within hours, and ER doctors treat it every day without judgment. Tell them plainly how much was being drunk and when the last drink was. Once the immediate danger is handled, the hospital can point you toward detox and rehab from there, so going tonight does not mean the process is over.
It means it is starting.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 now.
Call (877) 712-7713The 10 Closest Alcohol Detox Centers to Golden Glades
16565 NE 4th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33162
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
15055 NW 27th Avenue, Opa Locka, FL, 33054
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
14411 Commerce Way, Suite 315, Hialeah, FL, 33016
Active
- Outpatient
- Detox
- Medicaid
- Medicare
1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL, 33125
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
3800 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33134
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
325 SW 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
4841 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
9800 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351
Active
- Outpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
2331 NE 53rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
Which Facilities Report the Widest Range of Options Near Golden Glades
These lists use only what the 10 active facilities listed for Golden Glades report to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov. No facility pays to be included or can ask to be moved. Reporting more options is not a measure of quality, outcomes or suitability for any person. A missing option means the facility did not report it to the source, not that it is not offered. Call the facility to confirm everything before relying on it.
Widest Range of Levels of Care Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 5 levels of care (settings) it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Intensive outpatient; Partial hospitalization / day treatment; Hospital inpatient). A facility needs at least 3 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Banyan Health Systems, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 5 levels of care (settings): Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Hospital inpatient. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 5 levels of care (settings): Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Intensive outpatient. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Veterans Affairs Miami Medical Ctr, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 5 levels of care (settings): Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Hospital inpatient. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Payment Options Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 7 payment and cost-assistance options it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment; Sliding fee scale; Payment assistance). A facility needs at least 4 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Banyan Health Systems, Miami, FL: reports 7 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment; Sliding fee scale; Payment assistance. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 6 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; Sliding fee scale; Payment assistance. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 5 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Total Rehab Services, Hialeah, FL: reports 5 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 5 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 4 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Medication Options Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 4 medications used in treatment it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Buprenorphine; Methadone; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder). A facility needs at least 2 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Alora Recovery, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Banyan Health Systems, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Lifeskills South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Veterans Affairs Miami Medical Ctr, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Summer House, Miami, FL: reports 2 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Client Groups Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 12 age groups and client groups accepted it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Adolescents; Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Pregnant or postpartum women; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders). A facility needs at least 5 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Banyan Health Systems, Miami, FL: reports 11 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Pregnant or postpartum women; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Total Rehab Services, Hialeah, FL: reports 10 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Adolescents; Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 7 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Veterans; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 6 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Adolescents; Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Veterans Affairs Miami Medical Ctr, Miami, FL: reports 6 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Veterans; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 5 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Criminal justice clients; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Lifeskills South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 5 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
Before You Call: Common Questions
Can I detox from alcohol on my own at home?
Home detox is risky because alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, hallucinations, confusion, and a racing heart. Those symptoms are an emergency, so call 911 or get to an emergency room. A supervised detox program is the safer way to stop drinking, especially if you have been drinking heavily or for a long time.
What happens when I call a treatment center for the first time?
Expect a short screening call with basic questions about your drinking, your health, and when your last drink was. The staff uses your answers to figure out the right level of care and what to do next. You can also ask about insurance and costs at that point, so have your questions written down if that helps.
How long does alcohol detox take?
It depends on how much and how long you have been drinking, and on your health. People with milder dependence often feel flu-like symptoms, anxiety, shaky hands and broken sleep for three to seven days, with the worst around the second or third day. If you have been drinking heavily around the clock for years, withdrawal can be more severe and can include seizures or confusion, so it is safer to be assessed by a medical detox program before stopping. Being medically supervised does not make you weak; it makes the first week survivable and more comfortable.
Is it safe to quit drinking cold turkey at home?
Not always, and that is important to know. Going cold turkey can be genuinely dangerous if you have been drinking heavily for a long time, because the body can react with seizures, hallucinations or dangerous changes in heart rate and blood pressure. If you drink daily, drink in the morning, or have had bad withdrawal before, talk to a doctor or a detox program before you stop. They can assess your risk and, if needed, give medicine that makes withdrawal safer and far more tolerable.
Can I go straight to rehab if I already finished detox somewhere else?
In most cases, yes. Rehab programs accept people who have already finished detox elsewhere, and the detox process transfers. When you call, tell them exactly where and when you detoxed and what medication, if any, you were given, because that changes how they start you. If you detoxed at a hospital, ask for your discharge paperwork and bring it to the intake appointment. If you are still finishing detox, some programs will hold a bed while you complete it, so it is worth asking about a reservation now rather than waiting until you are discharged.