The 5 Best Opioid Rehabs in South Florida

South Florida has one of the most active addiction treatment communities in the United States, and also one of the most urgent opioid crises. Fentanyl-laced street drugs continue to drive overdose deaths across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Finding evidence-based opioid treatment — with medically supervised detox and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) — can be lifesaving.

This guide highlights five of the best opioid rehab programs in South Florida, covering options for patients with private insurance as well as those who rely on Medicaid or state-funded support.

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 Opioid Rehabs in South Florida

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1. Recovery First Treatment Center – Best Overall Opioid Rehab in South Florida

Location: 4110 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 (9 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; 24 miles from Miami International Airport)
Best for: Adults seeking medically supervised opioid detox and comprehensive inpatient residential treatment in South Florida
Payment: Private insurance, self-pay, financing available; does not accept Medicaid

Recovery First Treatment Center in Hollywood, Florida, is South Florida’s premier private opioid rehabilitation facility — ideally situated between Miami and Fort Lauderdale to serve patients from across the region. Operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), Recovery First provides medical detox with 24/7 physician and nursing oversight, 28-bed apartment-style residential treatment, and a full step-down continuum through PHP, IOP, and outpatient programming. The facility’s small group model ensures individualized attention that larger programs cannot provide.

For opioid use disorder specifically, Recovery First integrates buprenorphine (Suboxone) and naltrexone (Vivitrol) into its MAT protocol, and offers a specialized methadone detox track for patients seeking to discontinue methadone safely. Evidence-based opioid treatment includes CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing, and aftercare coordination through AAC’s national alumni network. The Joint Commission-accredited facility holds an A+ BBB rating and is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and other major commercial insurers.

Why Recovery First stands apart for opioid treatment:

• Medical detox with 24/7 physician and nursing oversight for opioid and fentanyl withdrawal
• MAT: buprenorphine (Suboxone) and naltrexone (Vivitrol) integrated across all care levels
• Specialized methadone detox track for patients transitioning off methadone
• 28-bed apartment-style residential program with a close-knit, family-style environment
• Dual diagnosis treatment for PTSD, depression, and anxiety co-occurring with opioid use
• Specialized programs for veterans (Salute to Recovery), first responders, and healthcare professionals
• 90-Day Brand Promise: complete 90 days of recommended treatment and if relapse occurs, return for 30 days at no additional cost
• Same-day admissions available when clinically appropriate

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

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2. Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) – Stephen R. Booher Facility – Best Medicaid-Funded Opioid Rehab in South Florida

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (multiple BARC sites in Broward County)
Best for: Broward County adults needing Medicaid-covered opioid detox, residential treatment, and federally certified OTP services
Payment: Medicaid, state-funded, county-funded, sliding scale, private insurance

Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) is Broward County’s primary publicly funded addiction treatment system, entering its 52nd year of service in 2025 and accredited by The Joint Commission. The Stephen R. Booher Facility provides 93-bed residential opioid treatment alongside BARC’s 50-bed medically supervised detox unit — one of the largest publicly funded detox and residential programs in South Florida. BARC is a federally certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), meaning it is authorized to dispense methadone and prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, as well as naltrexone for relapse prevention.

BARC operates on a sliding fee scale based on income and accepts Medicaid, state-financed insurance, and county funds — serving Broward County residents regardless of ability to pay. The residential program is approximately 60 days and includes two phases: stabilization with addiction education and life skills in the first phase, and family involvement with 12-step peer recovery support in the second.

Key services:

• 50-bed medically supervised opioid detox unit with 24/7 nursing
• 93-bed residential opioid treatment (approx. 60 days)
• Federally certified OTP: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone for opioid use disorder
• Outpatient and IOP step-down services
• Co-occurring disorder treatment integrated throughout
• Sliding scale; Medicaid and county funds accepted; no one turned away for inability to pay

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3. Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital – Health and Recovery Center – Best Hospital-Based Medicaid Opioid Treatment in Miami

Location: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus)
Best for: Miami-Dade adults needing hospital-based opioid detox and inpatient treatment under Medicaid
Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, state and county funds, private insurance, sliding scale

The Health and Recovery Center at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital is part of the Jackson Health System — Miami-Dade County’s public academic medical center affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. As a local government hospital accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and county funds, Jackson provides the most medically intensive publicly funded opioid treatment available in Miami. The Health and Recovery Center provides inpatient detox for all substances including opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and benzodiazepines, with hospital-level physician oversight, buprenorphine and methadone prescribing, and naltrexone for relapse prevention.

Jackson’s specialized opioid program combines MAT with individual therapy, behavioral interventions, and peer support. The facility serves adults and young adults, with particular expertise in co-occurring psychiatric disorders and HIV-positive patients with opioid use disorder. Financial assistance is available through grant programs and charity care for uninsured patients.

Key services:

• Hospital-based inpatient opioid detox with buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone
• Specialized opioid treatment program combining MAT and behavioral therapy
• Inpatient and outpatient services for opioid use disorder
• Integrated HIV/AIDS and hepatitis care alongside opioid treatment
• Co-occurring disorder treatment with University of Miami psychiatric support
• Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and county indigent funds accepted; charity care available

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4. Better Way of Miami – Best Medicaid-Funded Residential Opioid Program in Miami

Location: 800 NW 28th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Best for: Miami adults needing Medicaid-funded residential opioid treatment with detox and long-term residential care
Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, state-funded, private insurance, sliding scale

Better Way of Miami is a CARF-accredited, nonprofit behavioral health organization providing inpatient and outpatient opioid treatment in Miami. Its 55-bed residential program averages approximately 60 days in duration and provides detox for opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and methamphetamine, alongside structured residential rehabilitation. Naltrexone is prescribed on-site for opioid relapse prevention, and the facility accepts patients who are on MAT prescribed elsewhere. Better Way accepts Medicaid and state-funded insurance, making comprehensive residential opioid treatment accessible regardless of income.

Better Way’s treatment model integrates CBT, contingency management, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused counseling, and 12-step facilitation, with individualized programming for opioid use disorder. An IOP provides 20 hours of treatment per week over three to five months for clients stepping down from residential care, followed by standard outpatient. Alumni association enrollment supports long-term recovery after formal treatment ends.

Key services:

• 55-bed inpatient residential opioid treatment (approx. 60-day average stay)
• Medical detox for opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, cocaine, and methamphetamine
• Naltrexone prescribing for opioid relapse prevention
• MAT accepted from outside prescribers
• IOP (20 hrs/week, 3–5 months) and outpatient step-down
• CARF-accredited; Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and state-funded insurance accepted

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5. Miami-Dade County New Direction Residential Treatment – Best County-Funded Opioid Program for Uninsured Miami-Dade Residents

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

The Miami-Dade County Community Services Department operates the New Direction Residential Treatment program and the Drug Abuse Treatment Program (DATP) as part of its Rehabilitative Services Division — the county’s publicly funded addiction treatment network for adults. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale and are free or near-free for qualifying uninsured and low-income Miami-Dade residents. Access is through the Central Intake Unit, which evaluates individuals and places them in the appropriate level of care across county-operated and contracted treatment facilities.

New Direction provides residential treatment with a broad range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis treatment, and relapse prevention. MAT is available within the county treatment network for opioid use disorder. DATP provides evidence-based outpatient treatment for individuals referred from the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration, making it a key access point for justice-involved adults with opioid use disorder in Miami-Dade County.

Key services:

• New Direction: residential opioid and substance use treatment for Miami-Dade adults
• DATP: outpatient opioid treatment for justice-involved adults
• MAT available through the county treatment network
• Central Intake assessment and placement: 3140 NW 76th Street, Miami
• Sliding fee scale; free for qualifying uninsured residents
• County and state-funded; sponsored by Miami-Dade Community Services, Thriving Mind South Florida, and State of Florida DCF

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How to Choose the Right Opioid Rehab in South Florida

Opioid use disorder requires treatment matched to the severity of dependence and the individual’s clinical and social situation. Key factors to consider:

• MAT is the gold standard. Buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone significantly reduce overdose mortality and improve long-term outcomes for opioid use disorder. All five programs above provide MAT in some form. Prioritize programs that integrate medication with behavioral therapy rather than requiring complete abstinence from all medications.
• Medical supervision during detox. Opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal, but fentanyl’s long tissue half-life creates unpredictable timelines that benefit from physician monitoring. Hospital-level oversight like Recovery First and Jackson provides the most clinical safety margin.
• Insurance and payment. If you have private insurance, Recovery First provides the most comprehensive opioid treatment program in South Florida with same-day admissions and a small-group model. If you have Medicaid or no insurance, BARC (Broward) or Jackson / Better Way (Miami-Dade) are the strongest options.
• Dual diagnosis care. PTSD, depression, and anxiety drive opioid use at high rates. Programs that integrate psychiatric evaluation — like Recovery First, Jackson, and Better Way — produce better long-term outcomes.

Get Help Today

If you have private insurance and are ready to begin opioid treatment in South Florida, Recovery First Treatment Center offers same-day admissions when clinically appropriate.

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