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Community Behavioral Health Center · Punta Gorda, FL

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Family Support & Prevention Services
Address
1700 Education Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Accredited by
CARF
Admissions
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About

About Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare (CBHC) is the comprehensive community behavioral health agency for Charlotte County, Florida, headquartered at 1700 Education Avenue in Punta Gorda. The agency’s mission is to ‘instill hope, inspire personal growth, and help patients embrace life to its fullest’ — and the operational reality is a multi-service organization spanning a Recovery Center for medically supervised inpatient SUD care, outpatient services for both adults and children, family support and prevention programming, and specialty mental health services.

The Recovery Center is described on the website as a cutting-edge, medically supervised in-patient facility designed to support recovery in a focused and distraction-free environment. SAMHSA confirms Medical Detox and Residential Treatment as levels of care, alongside Outpatient Programming. The continuum is genuinely full — detoxification, residential stabilization, and step-down outpatient care without leaving the CBHC system.

CBHC’s specialty programs include a Treatment Team approach for Schizophrenia, referenced on the website and informed by research from Nina Schooler, PhD of SUNY Downstate. Family Support and Prevention Services reflect the agency’s prevention-oriented approach: helping children grow up in nurturing environments and giving families parenting skills that prevent future behavioral health crises. Adult and Child Outpatient Services anchor the day-to-day clinical work.

SAMHSA documents CARF accreditation and lists a broad population scope: adolescents, pregnant women, men, women, court-ordered clients, and deaf / hard-of-hearing clients (ASL is the SAMHSA-flagged accommodation). The website additionally states services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Conditions explicitly within scope include substance use, trauma / PTSD, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, and schizophrenia.

Payment per SAMHSA is unusually broad: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, self-pay, sliding scale, and financial assistance. This payment mix is characteristic of a community-mission agency designed to serve county residents regardless of ability to pay. Specific commercial insurance carriers are not enumerated in the indexed website text. The published phone is (941) 639-8300, and a hotline number (941) 639-2101 also appears in indexed text.

  • CARF-accredited medically-supervised inpatient detox center with hospital-level medical oversight
  • On-site Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy for immediate access to withdrawal medications
  • Mobile Response Unit (IRIS) providing crisis intervention for immediate detox needs
  • Specialized treatment for pregnant women requiring medically supervised withdrawal
  • Dual diagnosis medical detox treating co-occurring mental health conditions including schizophrenia and PTSD

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Family Support & Prevention Services
Conditions
Substance Use Disorder Mental Health Schizophrenia Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Trauma / PTSD
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treatment Team Approach for Schizophrenia Family-Strengthening Parenting Programs Telehealth Trauma-Informed Care Individualized Treatment Planning
Populations
Children Adolescents Adults Families Pregnant Women Men Women Court-Ordered Deaf / Hard Of Hearing
Languages
English
Facility
Medically Supervised Recovery Center (Inpatient Detox) Adult and Child Outpatient Services Family Support & Prevention Services Schizophrenia-Focused Treatment Team Crisis Hotline

Location

Where it is

1700 Education Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services & Withdrawal Management

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare provides medically-supervised inpatient detox services through their hospital program in Punta Gorda. Their medical detox program offers 24/7 medical supervision for safe withdrawal management from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances requiring clinical intervention.

The facility features an on-site Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy, ensuring immediate access to FDA-approved withdrawal medications and medical support during the detox process. Their medically-supervised inpatient recovery center maintains hospital-level protocols for managing complex withdrawal symptoms and medical complications that may arise during detoxification.

Inpatient Detox Programs & Treatment Levels

As a CARF-accredited facility, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare operates comprehensive detox programs that transition patients from medical detox through residential treatment to outpatient services. Their inpatient detox services provide the medical supervision necessary for safe withdrawal management before progressing to longer-term addiction treatment.

The center's hospital program model ensures that patients requiring intensive medical detox receive appropriate clinical care. Their facility serves as both a detox center and residential treatment program, allowing for seamless transitions between levels of care as patients progress through withdrawal management and early recovery phases.

Specialized Populations & Dual Diagnosis Detox

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare provides medical detox services for specialized populations including pregnant women, adolescents, and individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders. Their dual diagnosis approach addresses substance withdrawal alongside conditions such as schizophrenia, trauma, and PTSD during the detox process.

The facility accepts court-ordered patients requiring medically supervised detox and offers services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Their Mobile Response Unit (IRIS) provides crisis intervention and immediate assessment for individuals needing urgent detox services throughout Charlotte County and surrounding areas.

Insurance Coverage & Detox Admissions

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare accepts multiple payment options for medical detox services including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, and state insurance plans. They offer sliding scale payment arrangements and financial assistance for individuals requiring immediate detox services.

The facility operates Monday through Friday with extended hours and provides crisis response through their Mobile Response Unit for urgent detox needs. Patients throughout Charlotte County, DeSoto County, and Lee County can access their medically-supervised withdrawal management services by calling (941) 639-8300 for immediate assessment and admission coordination.

After Care

Continuing support

Outpatient Services Family Support Programs Continuing Mental Health Care Telehealth Follow-Up

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash Sliding Scale Financial Assistance State Insurance
Accreditations
CARF

Common questions

FAQs About Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare

What types of medical detox does Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare provide? +
Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare offers medically-supervised inpatient detox for substance use disorders including alcohol detox, drug detox, and withdrawal management for various substances. Their hospital program provides 24/7 medical supervision during the detox process.
Is Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare a licensed medical detox center? +
Yes, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare is CARF-accredited and operates as a hospital program providing medically-supervised inpatient detox services. They maintain clinical protocols for safe withdrawal management under medical supervision.
Do they provide detox services for pregnant women? +
Yes, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare specifically serves pregnant women requiring medically supervised detox. Their medical team provides specialized withdrawal management protocols for expectant mothers needing safe detoxification.
What insurance covers medical detox at Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare? +
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, and state insurance for medical detox services. They also offer sliding scale payments and financial assistance for those needing immediate withdrawal management.
Do they treat co-occurring mental health conditions during detox? +
Yes, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare provides dual diagnosis treatment during medical detox for co-occurring disorders including schizophrenia, trauma, and PTSD. Their clinical approach addresses both substance withdrawal and mental health conditions simultaneously.
Is there an on-site pharmacy for detox medications? +
Yes, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare has an on-site Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy providing immediate access to withdrawal medications and medical support during the detox process. This ensures rapid access to necessary medications for safe withdrawal management.
What areas does their medical detox program serve? +
Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare serves patients throughout Charlotte County, DeSoto County, and Lee County including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, North Port, and Sarasota. Their Mobile Response Unit provides crisis intervention for urgent detox needs across their service area.
Do they provide detox services for adolescents? +
Yes, the facility provides medical detox services for children and adolescents requiring medically supervised withdrawal management. Their hospital program is equipped to handle detox needs across different age groups with appropriate medical protocols.
How do I access urgent medical detox services? +
For immediate medical detox needs, contact Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare at (941) 639-8300. They operate a Mobile Response Unit (IRIS) for crisis intervention and can provide urgent assessment for individuals requiring medically supervised withdrawal management.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Residential detoxification Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Adolescents Adolescents and young adults Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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