About
About Amethyst Recover Center LLC
Amethyst Recovery Center operates a Joint Commission accredited inpatient rehab at 2749 SW Port Saint Lucie Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team designs individualized care plans for adult men and women struggling with substance use, building each plan on an initial clinical assessment that captures personal strengths, co-occurring diagnoses, and recovery goals.
The program is anchored by two primary levels of care. Medical detox safely manages withdrawal symptoms under physician supervision, while residential rehab provides an on-site environment with intensive individual, group, and family therapy. Dual diagnosis programming addresses co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, with referrals available to the affiliated Onyx Behavioral Health for primary mental health care.
Clinical leadership begins with Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey M. Bishop, D.O., who is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Operational and administrative roles are filled by Laurel McGinnis (Director of Corporate Compliance), Brie Rodriguez (Human Resources), John Gau (Operations), and Mark Gudim (Facilities). The clinical team employs CBT, DBT, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, holistic modalities, and 12-step recovery as part of the daily program.
Amethyst accepts private insurance and TRICARE; self-pay arrangements are available. Free insurance verification is provided, and admissions specialists are reachable at (888) 447-7724 to discuss intake and benefits. A robust alumni program and family support resources help guests maintain progress after discharge.
- Board-certified addiction medicine physician provides direct medical supervision of all detox protocols
- Joint Commission accreditation with specialized Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification
- 24-hour admission availability for urgent withdrawal management cases
- Dual diagnosis medical detox addressing co-occurring psychiatric conditions during withdrawal
- 40-bed residential facility allowing seamless transition from detox to continued treatment