ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Get Help Now! Call 1-800-861-1768

Our helpline is answered by trained professional Admissions Counselors who know exactly what you are going through. We will listen to your concerns, give you a free and confidential consultation, as well as provide you with information about resources within your community. At the completion of the consultation, we will recommend a course of action for you or your loved one.

The Watershed is dedicated to providing the best possible treatment experience, along with innovative and effective programs to help change people's lives. Now is the time to start living a sober and clean life.

Call us now if you would like:

• A friendly, understanding voice on the other end of the phone that knows how to help.
• A professional intake counselor with experience dealing with all aspects of addiction.
• An immediate, free alcohol or drug assessment and referral resource.
• A way out of the chaos that alcohol and drugs can create.

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For life threatening situations or medical emergencies, please call 911 first.

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Admissions-Related Information:

General Admissions Information

• Guidelines for what to bring to treatment.
• What to leave at home.
• Learn about patient rights and confidentiality.
• Find instructions on how to send and receive mail.
• Read about The Watershed’s Family Program.

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Will Insurance cover my stay at The Watershed?

The Watershed accepts most commercial health insurance plans and we will work with you to make any uncovered amount affordable so that this is not an obstacle to getting help. Some of our patients and their families who are not covered by health insurance self-fund their treatment. For more information regarding coverage and costs, call us toll-free 24 hours a day at 1-800-861-1768. To verify your insurance benefits, visit our Insurance Coverage page.

The Watershed operates a 24 hour helpline for any immediate needs, questions or concerns. We are happy to answer your questions day or night. Call NOW 1-800-861-1768

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On this page, you will find answers to questions such as:

• What is The Watershed’s reputation?
• Why should I choose The Watershed?
• Where is The Watershed located?
• Will I see Doctors and Therapists?
• What happens after treatment?

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A Typical Day in Treatment

Click here to view a sample schedule of a typical day in treatment at The Watershed.

What is Addiction?

Addiction is a disease; a compulsive physiological need for use of any habit-forming substance in which the body adapts to the substance and gradually increases the required amount needed to reproduce the effects originally produced in smaller doses. Addiction to any substance is a dangerous condition that is exceedingly difficult to rehabilitate from.
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What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a disease in which the afflicted individual compulsively drinks alcohol. This intense craving results in the inability to manage control over the urge to drink. The more the individual uses alcohol, the stronger the body's physical dependence on it will become. The resulting tolerance causes the need to drink greater amounts in order to achieve the same effects.
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About Treatment

Although treatment programs differ, the basic ingredients of treatment are similar. Most programs include many or all elements presented below:

• Assessment
• Detox and Medical Care
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Dual Diagnosis
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Dependency Education

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Get Help Now! Our 24 Hour Helpline has professionals waiting to help.

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The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs are "Gold Seal" accredited through The Joint Commission. The Watershed is licensed by The State of Florida (FL) Department of Children and Families to perform addiction and substance abuse detoxification for alcohol addiction, drug addiction, drug treatment, alcohol rehabilitation, and drug rehab levels of treatment with intensive inpatient residential drug and alcohol rehab, as well as prevention services.