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Located in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida Treatment for Change provides outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential substance use treatment programs with a dual-diagnosis focus. The center combines evidence-based therapies with 12-step facilitation and experiential options like art, spirituality, and animal-assisted activities, to promote physical and emotional wellness. Approved by Lee County Probation and Pre-Trial Services, it offers court-ordered classes and on-site drug testing. Spanish and Creole language services, peer mentoring, family counseling, and housing support emphasize accessibility, and provide clients with the tools necessary for long-term stability.

Address

2180 Maravilla Lane, Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Veterans
  • Seniors

Flexible Treatment Options in Fort Myers

Florida Treatment for Change provides outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and residential programs for adults dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. Care begins with thorough assessments and includes therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relapse prevention, trauma counseling, and 12-step facilitation. Family, couples, and group counseling are also available, supported by evening alcoholics anonymous (AA), narcotics anonymous (NA), and cocaine anonymous (CA) meetings.

Holistic & Experiential Therapies

The center integrates holistic and experiential approaches that help clients process underlying issues in creative and practical ways. Options include art and music therapy, yoga, gardening, animal-assisted activities, aromatherapy, acupuncture, spirituality, and ropes courses. Psychoeducational groups and skills-focused workshops covering stress management, coping strategies, family dynamics, and life skills, equip clients with tools they can apply beyond treatment.

Court-Approved Programs & Testing

Approved by Lee County Probation and Pre-Trial Services, the facility supports individuals with court-ordered treatment requirements. Services include drug screening, breathalyzer, and EtG alcohol testing with strict chain-of-custody procedures and lab confirmation. Court-mandated classes are also available. Price matching, discounted first-time testing, and sliding-scale fees make these services more accessible.

Bilingual Access & Community Support

Programs are offered in English and Spanish, with many classes also available in Creole. The center works with diverse populations, including veterans, active duty military, older adults, justice-involved individuals, and people who have experienced trauma or intimate partner violence. Beyond therapy, recovery support includes peer mentoring, housing services, and domestic violence resources, providing a structured environment that helps clients strengthen stability and support networks.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently highlight caring staff, effective programs, and a supportive setting. Many share gratitude for the help they received.

  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Many describe meaningful progress and reliable help from programs, with some citing life-changing support.
  • Staff & Care Experience (100% positive): Clients praise the kindness, dedication, and encouragement of staff, often crediting them with their recovery success. "Best staff ever!!"
  • Facility & Environment (100% positive): The setting is seen as welcoming and supportive, with several noting it as a comfortable place to focus on recovery. "Great place to finish your probation and the people that work there are awesome."
  • Access & Process: A few mention smooth processes and easy support when getting started.
  • Support & Community: Some clients highlight group classes and peer connection, with a sense of shared encouragement in recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Other Private Insurance

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


Cost

$$$ - High-end Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

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

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Domestic violence support
  • Mental health support

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature
  • Gardens

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Internet access

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Farming
  • Gardening
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-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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Reviews and Ratings

(48)
  • Eileen and her team are highly praised for their empathy and dedication to clients' success.
  • The classes offered are described as educational, interactive, and enjoyable, fostering a sense of community.
  • Clients report feeling welcomed and supported throughout their recovery process, with many recommending the center to others in need.
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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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We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.