Recovery First Treatment Center

Amazing facility! They helped my family member get better and stay clean. He’s now 1000% better. I recommend Recovery First to anyone in need of help.

What a life altering experience. In the moment getting there I couldn't really see the impact this place would have. From the phone call to AAC the person on the phone making sure all my drugs were disposed of. To getting me to the treatment facility. Once I got there they made sure I was medically safe before I even came to myself after a hard detox. From intake to detox I did not know I had went through with the decision to get clean. I came to medically a day before Residental I was doubting this. The people cared so much that I went through with it anyways. Best decision I ever made. Everyone at Recovery First worked on me physically, mentally and spiritually and never gave up. After my time was up I was a completely different version of myself. The people I will forever be grateful 🙏 for. Adrian, Canisia, Melina ,Marie,Linda,Hubert, Fumi,and Carol. These people were angels and each a part of putting the pieces of me back together. I'm a proud Recovery First Alumni I will always show up to speak and give back to the place that gave me my life back thank Recovery First your not just a rehab you are my family. Now I am 3 years clean. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️

Four years ago, I walked through the doors of Recovery First needing someone to help save my life. Not a vacation, not a luxury retreat, and certainly not a five-star resort. I needed treatment, and I needed every bit of those 180 days. First, I'd like to thank the ENTIRE staff for putting up with my entitled ass. I was A LOT. I had opinions, expectations, complaints, and probably suggestions nobody asked for. Looking back, I'm sure a few of you questioned your career choices. Yet you continued showing up for me, even when I made it difficult. Let's address the elephant in the room. Residential was essentially an old Florida motel converted into a treatment facility. Was it glamorous? Absolutely not. Was everything spotless? Also no. But it's Florida, we're addicts learning how to take care of ourselves again, and not everyone has mastered housekeeping. Thankfully, I had wonderful roommates. The accommodations weren't anything to write home about, but the relationships built there absolutely were. I was also fortunate to have Dr. Perez, a medical director who genuinely cared about residents and even facilitated PHP/IOP groups. I know leadership has changed several times since then, but compassionate, involved medical leadership makes a difference. There is also a BIG difference between corporate decisions and the people doing the actual work. You can question ownership, business practices, and facility decisions without discrediting the frontline employees who show up every day to help save lives. They deserve recognition, not criticism for circumstances outside their control. And there is room for improvement. Consolidating everything onto one campus isn't necessarily the answer. A holistic approach matters. Nutrition matters. People recovering from years of substance use need food that nourishes and rebuilds their bodies, not simply fills their stomachs. Recovery deserves attention to the whole person. But none of that takes away from the tremendous good happening within those walls. Four years later, I maintain relationships built at Recovery First and regularly return to share my recovery journey with current residents. There's something beautiful about returning to a place where you once needed saving and getting to offer someone else hope. We live in a world where people are quicker to tear something down than build it up. Honest criticism has its place, but so does gratitude. A HUGE shout-out to Melina, Linda, Siggy, Nate, Simone, Renee, Brittany, Lloyd, Greg, Hailey, Andrea, Adriene, Kimmie, Venus, Momma, Dr. Perez, and an especially BIG one to FUMI! I know I've forgotten names, but please know you haven't been forgotten in my heart. I didn't appreciate you nearly enough when I was there. I didn't recognize the patience, compassion, boundaries, difficult conversations, and countless little acts of kindness that helped me find my footing. Today, I do. I'm grateful for all 180 days, including the uncomfortable ones. Most importantly, I'm grateful for every last individual who carried me until I could walk on my own. **Four years later, I'm still walking. And now I get to reach back and help someone else.** Thank you, Recovery First. Especially the people behind the work. You deserve far more credit than you receive.

Highly recommend not needing to be here, but nobody seems to choose this path on purpose. Fortunately this place is here for people who need it and these guys are really out here saving lives. Your entire staff is outstanding and this needs to be recognized. I could not wait to leave and return to my normal life, but I honestly did not expect to have this place on my mind so much after leaving. The music program had me in tears and I honestly wish I could have spent more time there. God bless all of you and thank you for your support. No comment or review can fully express my gratitude.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Truly Life-Changing Experience From detox to residential treatment, my experience with American Addiction Centers has been incredibly positive. From the moment I arrived at detox, everyone made me feel welcome and supported. The therapist and my case manager helped point me in the right direction for residential treatment, and I’m grateful they did because the facility has been great. I honestly don’t think I could fit everyone’s names into this review, even if I tried! The doctors, therapists, and especially the BHTs (Behavioral Health Technicians) have made such a tremendous difference in my experience. Gilbert, Keith, Mark, Dona, Q, and so many others have been there to help, encourage me, and point me in the right direction every step of the way. And when I say all the BHTs, I truly mean ALL of them. It wouldn’t be fair to mention just a few because so many people have played a part in making this experience better for me. I’m still early in my recovery, and I’m not going to pretend that I have everything figured out. Some days, even remembering things or getting my thoughts together can be difficult. There are times when I struggle to find the right words or even remember what I was going to say. But the staff have been patient, understanding, encouraging, and consistently willing to help me through it. They continue to point me in the right direction when I need it most. I honestly don’t know where I would be right now without the people who have supported me here. Having people around who genuinely take the time to help you, encourage you, and treat you with kindness makes a bigger difference than I can adequately put into words. Every day is getting a little better, and I’m grateful to be moving forward in my recovery. I know I still have a lot of work ahead of me, but I feel fortunate to have people here who are helping me along the way. To everyone at American Addiction Centers, from the detox staff to the residential team, the doctors, therapists, case managers, and every single BHT: THANK YOU! Even if I can’t remember or mention every name, please know that your kindness, patience, and support have not gone unnoticed. Recovery is a journey, and I’m still at the beginning of mine, but I’m thankful to have people in my corner who want to see me succeed. Five stars, without hesitation. I’m genuinely grateful for the care, support, and direction I’ve received. ❤️🙏