Clean Recovery FAQs

Our intake process is designed to ensure clients feel comfortable and receive the appropriate level of care. You will receive an initial assessment via phone or video call to determine your appropriate treatment path. Upon arrival, you will meet with nursing staff who conduct a more comprehensive assessment of your physical and mental health. These evaluations help guide the next steps in your treatment journey, whether that begins with detox, residential care, or outpatient support.

Yes. Within the first 48 hours, you will receive a psychiatric evaluation from a licensed therapist to help create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Treatment duration varies by individual. Research shows that longer stays in structured programs improve outcomes, with many clients benefiting from 30-90 days or more, depending on their specific needs.

Residential care at Clean Recovery provides a structured, supportive 24-hour environment.

A typical day may include:

• Morning town hall meetings
• Group and individual therapy sessions
• Process groups to discuss progress and goals
• Lunch and personal time
• Afternoon group sessions or recreational activities
• Gym or indoor/outdoor activity time
• Evening wrap-up and 12-step or other recovery meetings

Weekends may include off-site activities for patients in the appropriate phase of care.

Clean Recovery uses an evidence-based curriculum designed to help patients develop the skills needed for long-term recovery. Assignments may include exercises in stress management, identifying triggers, and practicing healthy coping strategies. Work may be shared in therapy sessions as appropriate.

To protect everyone’s privacy and ensure treatment stays the focus, phone use may be limited during certain levels of care. However, your loved one will have access to their phone or approved devices during scheduled times, with more freedom granted as they progress.

For clients without personal devices, landline phones are available.

If you need updates, our team can only share information if your loved one has signed a release of information (ROI) form with your name listed.

Yes, families may bring approved items. For safety, all items are checked in at the front desk and searched. Please avoid outside food or drinks. Thoughtful, useful items such as alcohol-free toiletries or comfortable clothing are always welcome.

Your role is to provide steady support while also setting healthy boundaries. Recovery is not just about the individual – it’s a family process. 

Clean Recovery Centers offers:

• Family therapy (in-person or virtual) to repair relationships
• Weekly family education programs to help you understand addiction and the recovery process
• Guidance on supporting without enabling

Yes, visits are available at designated times depending on the phase of treatment. These sessions give you a chance to reconnect while also respecting the therapeutic process. Details on visitation will be provided by your loved one’s treatment team.

Clean Recovery Centers has multiple locations across the Tampa Bay / Southwest Florida region. Below are the nearest airports and approximate drive times to each facility:

• Tampa: Nearest airport – Tampa International Airport (TPA). Approx. 15–25 miles, ~25–35 minutes depending on traffic.
• New Port Richey: Nearest airport – Tampa International Airport (TPA). Approx. 30–40 miles, ~45–60 minutes.
• Largo: Nearest airports – St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE) and Tampa International (TPA). Approx. 10–20 miles, ~20–35 minutes depending on which airport and traffic.
• Sarasota: Nearest airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ). Approx. 5–12 miles, ~10–20 minutes.
• Nokomis: Nearest airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ). Approx. 8–15 miles, ~15–25 minutes.
• Bradenton: Nearest airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ). Approx. 5–12 miles, ~10–20 minutes.

If you’re traveling from out of state or by air, our admissions team can help coordinate patient transportation from the airport and advise on the best facility for your needs. Families planning visits can also call us for recommendations on nearby hotels and travel options.

Need travel help? Call admissions at (888) 330-2532 and we’ll assist with logistics.

In-person visits are encouraged when possible, but we understand distance and schedules can make that difficult. Video calls may be an option depending on your loved one’s treatment phase. These arrangements are coordinated with your loved one’s therapist to ensure they support the recovery process.

It’s natural to want to help, but recovery often requires giving your loved one space to do the hard work themselves. Supportive actions include:

• Showing empathy without judgment
• Offering encouragement while keeping healthy boundaries
• Removing alcohol or drugs from the home before they return
• Being aware of relapse warning signs

We’ll provide resources to help you recognize when support crosses into enabling.

Your loved one won’t be left without a plan. Before discharge, they’ll receive a personalized aftercare program developed with our case management team. This plan may include outpatient treatment, sober living options, alumni programs, and community support groups.

Families are encouraged to learn the aftercare plan so you can help reinforce it at home.

At Clean Recovery Centers, clients don’t simply “finish” treatment and walk away unsupported. Every person leaves with a carefully planned aftercare strategy designed to bridge the transition back to daily life.

Our case management team works alongside your loved one throughout treatment to create this individualized plan, which may include outpatient care, alumni programs, and community resources. As a family member, you’ll be encouraged to understand the aftercare plan so you can help reinforce healthy next steps.

If your loved one has signed a release of information (ROI), we can also share updates with you directly, so you’ll know what to expect as they move forward.