The 5 Best Alcohol Rehab Centers in Miami

Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use disorder in the Miami area, and one of the most medically dangerous to treat without professional supervision. Alcohol withdrawal can cause life-threatening seizures and delirium tremens, making medically supervised detox an essential first step for anyone with significant physical dependence. This guide covers five of the best alcohol rehab programs serving Miami, from the top private program in South Florida to Medicaid-funded alternatives for those who need publicly supported care.

Important note: Recovery First Treatment Center accepts most major private insurance plans but does not accept Medicaid. The other programs listed below are nonprofit or government-funded facilities that accept Medicaid or state-financed insurance.

Quick Comparison: 5 Best Alcohol Rehab Centers in Miami

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1. Recovery First Treatment Center – Best Overall Alcohol Rehab Near Miami

Location: 4110 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 (approximately 25 minutes from Miami)
Best for: Adults needing medically supervised alcohol detox followed by comprehensive residential alcohol rehabilitation near Miami
Payment: Private insurance, self-pay, financing available; does not accept Medicaid

Recovery First Treatment Center, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Hollywood, Florida, is South Florida’s leading private alcohol rehabilitation program. Operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), the facility provides 24/7 medically supervised alcohol detox — essential for anyone with significant physical alcohol dependence, where withdrawal complications including seizures and delirium tremens (DTs) require physician oversight and real-time medication management. Alcohol detox is among the most medically dangerous of all withdrawal syndromes, and Recovery First’s clinical staffing model ensures continuous monitoring throughout the process.

Following detox, patients transition into Recovery First’s 28-bed apartment-style residential program where alcohol-specific treatment incorporates CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and MAT for alcohol use disorder including naltrexone (Vivitrol) and disulfiram (Antabuse). The small-group model creates a family-style environment where each patient receives individualized attention. Recovery First is Joint Commission-accredited with an A+ BBB rating and in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and other major commercial insurers.

Why Recovery First stands apart for alcohol treatment:

• Medical detox with 24/7 physician and nursing oversight and seizure-prevention protocols
• MAT for alcohol use disorder: naltrexone (Vivitrol), disulfiram (Antabuse), and acamprosate
• 28-bed residential program with individualized treatment in a small-group, family-style environment
• Full continuum: detox → residential → PHP → IOP → outpatient
• Dual diagnosis treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma co-occurring with alcohol use
• Specialized programs for veterans (Salute to Recovery), first responders, and healthcare professionals
• 90-Day Brand Promise: complete 90 days of treatment and if relapse occurs, return for 30 additional days at no extra cost
• Same-day admissions available when clinically appropriate

Verify your insurance at Recovery First → or call 954-526-5776

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2. Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital – Health and Recovery Center – Best Hospital-Based Medicaid Alcohol Rehab in Miami

Location: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Best for: Miami-Dade adults needing hospital-level alcohol detox and inpatient rehabilitation under Medicaid
Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, state and county funds, private insurance, sliding scale; charity care for qualifying uninsured patients

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital’s Health and Recovery Center is the most medically intensive publicly funded alcohol treatment facility in Miami-Dade County. As part of Jackson Health System — affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — the facility provides hospital inpatient alcohol detoxification with 24/7 medical oversight, including management of severe alcohol withdrawal, seizure protocols, and treatment of delirium tremens. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and county indigent funds, with financial assistance available for uninsured patients through charity care and grant programs.

Jackson’s alcohol treatment program integrates MAT for alcohol use disorder alongside individual therapy, family interventions, trauma-informed care, and peer support. The facility serves all ages and has specialized capacity for alcohol use disorder co-occurring with HIV/AIDS and serious psychiatric conditions — a particularly important feature for Miami’s diverse patient population. Follow-up appointments are provided within seven days of discharge to reduce relapse risk during the vulnerable post-treatment transition.

Key services:

• Hospital inpatient alcohol detox with 24/7 medical oversight, seizure management, and DT protocols
• MAT for alcohol use disorder: naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram
• Inpatient and outpatient alcohol rehabilitation
• Co-occurring disorder treatment with University of Miami psychiatric support
• Specialized services for alcohol use disorder + HIV/AIDS
• Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and county indigent funds; charity care for uninsured

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3. Better Way of Miami – Best Medicaid Residential Alcohol Rehab in Miami

Location: 800 NW 28th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Best for: Miami adults needing Medicaid-funded residential alcohol detox and 60-day residential treatment
Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, state-funded, private insurance, sliding scale

Better Way of Miami is a CARF-accredited nonprofit providing one of the most comprehensive Medicaid-funded alcohol treatment programs in Miami. Its 55-bed residential facility provides medical detox for alcohol and other substances, with average residential stays of approximately 60 days. On-site prescribers administer medications for alcohol use disorder including naltrexone, and MAT prescribed elsewhere is accepted. Better Way accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and state-financed insurance, ensuring cost is never a barrier to alcohol treatment.

Better Way’s residential alcohol program integrates CBT, contingency management, motivational interviewing, trauma counseling, and 12-step facilitation. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) offering 20 hours per week of treatment is available for step-down after residential, followed by standard outpatient. The organization is licensed and state-certified, providing a structured treatment environment for adults of all genders seeking to address both alcohol use disorder and co-occurring conditions.

Key services:

• Medical alcohol detox with on-site prescribing capability
• 55-bed residential alcohol treatment (approx. 60-day stay)
• MAT for alcohol use disorder including naltrexone
• IOP (20 hrs/week, 3–5 months) and outpatient step-down
• Co-occurring disorder treatment and trauma counseling
• CARF-accredited; Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and state-funded insurance accepted

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4. Camillus House – Best Free/Low-Cost Alcohol Rehab in Miami for Uninsured Adults

Location: 726 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
Best for: Low-income, homeless, and uninsured adults in Miami needing alcohol treatment with wrap-around housing and social services
Payment: Medicaid, federal/government funding, SAMHSA grants; free services available for qualifying uninsured residents

Camillus House is a CARF-accredited nonprofit founded in 1960 that has served Miami’s homeless and low-income population for over six decades. CARF recertified Camillus with a three-year accreditation for its integrated alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment services. Camillus provides residential alcohol treatment, outpatient services, and co-occurring disorder care at no cost to qualifying uninsured individuals, funded through Medicaid, federal government grants, and SAMHSA block grants. This makes it the most accessible alcohol treatment option in Miami for people experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty.

Camillus’s particular strength is its wrap-around services model: alcohol and substance use treatment is integrated with housing services, peer recovery support, employment counseling, HIV/AIDS care, and long-term case management. Naltrexone is prescribed on-site for alcohol relapse prevention. The program serves adults of all genders including veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, pregnant women, trauma survivors, and individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Key services:

• Residential alcohol and substance use treatment
• Outpatient alcohol counseling and co-occurring disorder treatment
• Naltrexone for alcohol relapse prevention
• Wrap-around services: housing, employment counseling, peer support, HIV/AIDS care
• Services for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, pregnant women, and trauma survivors
• CARF-accredited; free for qualifying uninsured; Medicaid and federal funding accepted

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5. Miami-Dade County New Direction / DATP – Best County-Funded Alcohol Treatment Network in Miami-Dade

Location: Central Intake: 3140 NW 76th Street, Miami, FL 33147 (multiple program locations across Miami-Dade)
Best for: Uninsured and low-income Miami-Dade County adults needing free or sliding scale alcohol treatment
Payment: County and state-funded, Medicaid, sliding scale; free for eligible uninsured residents

Miami-Dade County’s Community Services Department operates the New Direction Residential Treatment program and the Drug Abuse Treatment Program (DATP) through its Rehabilitative Services Division — the county’s comprehensive publicly funded alcohol and substance use treatment network. All services use a sliding fee scale and are free for qualifying uninsured county residents. The Central Intake Unit at NW 76th Street is the assessment and placement gateway, evaluating individuals and coordinating admission to the appropriate level of care in the county network.

New Direction provides residential alcohol treatment using CBT, trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis treatment, relapse prevention, and MAT through the county network. DATP provides evidence-based outpatient alcohol treatment for individuals referred from the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration, with multiple community resource center locations across Miami-Dade. Programs are sponsored by Miami-Dade County, Thriving Mind South Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Children and Families.

Key services:

• Residential alcohol treatment through New Direction
• Outpatient alcohol treatment (DATP) as criminal justice alternative
• MAT available through the county network
• Central Intake assessment and placement: 3140 NW 76th Street, Miami (305-694-2766)
• Multiple community resource center locations across Miami-Dade County
• Sliding fee scale; free for qualifying uninsured; county, state, and Medicaid funding

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How to Choose the Right Alcohol Rehab in Miami

Choosing the right alcohol rehab in Miami requires matching the clinical intensity of the program to the severity of your dependence. Key factors:

• Medical supervision during detox is non-negotiable for heavy drinkers. Alcohol withdrawal is one of the few withdrawal syndromes that can cause death. Anyone who drinks heavily every day or has a history of withdrawal seizures must have physician-supervised detox — not home detox or cold turkey cessation.
• Insurance and payment. If you have private insurance, Recovery First provides the highest level of alcohol detox and residential care in the South Florida area. If you have Medicaid or no insurance, Jackson Behavioral Health (hospital-level), Better Way of Miami (residential), and Camillus House (free for uninsured) are the strongest options in Miami-Dade County.
• Dual diagnosis treatment. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD commonly drive alcohol use. Programs integrating psychiatric evaluation alongside addiction treatment — like Recovery First, Jackson, and Better Way — produce significantly better outcomes.
• Length of treatment. NIDA research shows longer treatment produces better outcomes. Programs offering a step-down continuum from detox through outpatient support longer engagement and reduce relapse at transitions.

Get Help Today

If you have private insurance and are ready to begin alcohol treatment near Miami, Recovery First Treatment Center offers same-day admissions when clinically appropriate.

Verify your insurance online → or call 954-526-5776