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Cove Behavioral Health - Medication Assisted Trt Prog

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Overview

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Set in an accessible location in central Tampa, Florida, Cove Behavioral Health provides residential and outpatient treatment for clients facing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Residential programs allow parents to live with their young children during care. Treatment plans integrate trauma-informed therapy, case management, and recovery support. Services including parenting classes, transportation assistance, and sliding-fee options help clients move toward stability for both themselves and their families.

Address

4422 East Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33605

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Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Young adults

Family-Centered Residential Care

The center provides residential treatment that prioritizes family stability and recovery. Clients can remain in care for up to six months, depending on their needs. Programs are designed to support parents by allowing them to live with their children during treatment when appropriate. This approach creates a safe, therapeutic community where daily routines can be rebuilt and healthy connections restored. Services are trauma-informed and evidence-based, focusing not only on recovery from substance use but also on family relationships, parenting skills, and preparing for reunification after discharge.

Integrated Use of Medications and Counseling

The center offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT) combined with individual and group counseling. Medications help manage cravings and withdrawal, while therapy provides clients with practical tools for long-term recovery. Care is overseen by licensed medical professionals and supported by a team of counselors, case managers, and peer specialists. This integration ensures that clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions receive consistent, coordinated treatment.

Outpatient and Telehealth Flexibility

Clients who do not need residential care, or who are transitioning after a stay, can access outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Day and evening sessions are available, and many programs can be delivered through telehealth for added convenience. Outpatient services include counseling, relapse prevention, parenting support, and case management. Specialty tracks, such as programs for pregnant clients, offer additional care coordination and early intervention. This flexible model helps clients remain connected to treatment while balancing responsibilities at home.

Removing Barriers to Treatment

The center addresses common barriers to recovery by offering transportation assistance, childcare for clients’ children, and residential beds where children can stay with a parent during treatment. Recovery support extends to housing services, employment training, and educational opportunities such as GED preparation. Staff assist with accessing benefits and provide financial support through a sliding-fee scale. These services give clients the resources they need to focus on treatment and long-term stability.

Comprehensive Health and Support Services

Health care is built into treatment plans, with on-site screening for physical and mental health conditions, prevention services such as overdose education, and access to wellness activities like tobacco cessation and acupuncture. Programs are inclusive, offering language services and affirming care for diverse populations.

Client Reviews

Some Cove Behavioral Health clients share that the staff and programs helped them stabilize and rebuild. Others describe inconsistent care, issues with facility conditions, and confusing or frustrating processes.

  • Staff & Care Experience: Some reviewers felt supported by compassionate staff. Others described unprofessional or uncaring behavior and frequent staff turnover. “The staff is amazing, very professional, loving, and serious on teaching the tools of recovery.”
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes: Some clients reported that the program gave them tools to maintain recovery, but many felt the counseling was ineffective or overly punitive. Several mentioned being discharged abruptly or pressured into unnecessary treatment plans.
  • Facility & Environment: Positive reviews called the facility clean and accommodating, but others described it as overcrowded and poorly maintained, with limited amenities.
  • Access & Process: Clients noted frustrations with scheduling, admissions, and inconsistent communication. Long waits, changing hours, and insurance or payment issues were noted.
  • Support & Community: Some clients highlighted meaningful peer support and encouragement from individual staff. Others described minimal aftercare or follow-up planning.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Coventry
  • Florida Blue
  • Magellan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Sunshine Health
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Child care services
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Games
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • The staff is described as amazing, professional, and caring, contributing to a supportive recovery environment.
  • Many clients report life-changing experiences and successful recovery outcomes after treatment at Cove.
  • The facility is recognized for its clean and accommodating atmosphere, enhancing the overall treatment experience.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

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