Both Josh and Colleen have been an unbelievable help to me. Not only they have done things i cant do for myself like all this computer work and computer communication, but they also have shared so many encouraging words with me that if I mentioned everything i remember, it would still be an understatement! I wish i can take them both home with me. Nothing but the best and Ill say that any day of the year!!!!!!!!!! Much Love!!!!!!!!!!! -Sonny Baron

Destination Hope has been extremely beneficial to my recovery. The staff and therapists are very knowledgeable and caring. It is evident that they care deeply for their clients well being and recovery. Treatment is a very difficult process but they have shown extraordinary knowledge and made the experience that of one which has made me confident of success. I enjoyed the AA meetings and NA meetings while there and instilled the need to continue following the process. The facilities are clean and the food is very good which makes your stay much more comfortable than you would expect. I would definitely recommend Destination Hope to anyone who really wants to beat the disease of addiction.

Destination Hope is a good facility that has helped me more than any other place Ive ever been to. There are lots of groups so they keep you busy and try to help you instead of just wasting your time. The medical staff are all kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food is good. The facility is always kept clean. The techs are mostly nice but some are apathetic as to how clients are feeling. The doctors are great and very helpful when it comes to getting meds adjusted right. I had some problems with my therapist but made lots of progress with her. Overall Destination Hope is a great place and I would recommend it to eligible people who are struggling.

My first experience in treatment was here and very productive, helpful and created a solid foundation for my recovery. The therapists and staff are amazing and the living situation ideal at the cottages. Lots of exposure to sharing experience, strength and hope. NA and AA meetings in addition to daily groups were very helpful and helped me over come my social anxiety. I highly recommend this facility.

This place was so horrible for my daughter. She was suppose to be on the mental health side. No she was with the addiction side. She was there two months. She has went backwards. One call a week with supervision. They read her mail and decided whether she could have it or not. Not good communication at all. Try to tear families apart instead of working on coping with illness together for her to have a good life. Dont even agree to family night. Thought was therapy No it was ambush with all of us being the main attraction. No exit plan. She is to make her own appointments. She is so fragile now. I have never seen her like this. All they did is milk her for insurance money. Dont give me a reply you have changed. I just got her out of there 2 weeks ago. Shame on you all taking advantage of a person with mental illness.

I have had the privilege of working at Destination Hope for 7 years. I have seen many changes over the years but all for the good of the clients. I work with caring people that have heart for what we do. I read over all the reviews and remember most of the people that wrote them. I can say this, “when the student is ready, the teacher appears.” We are here waiting and willing to help when you’re ready. Our new ownership has been a wonderful transition for the better. Give yourself a chance. I can honestly say it will be the best decision of your life. We are Destination Hope. Mo Durden

I have been a client at Destination Hope a few times. The staff is really caring and always has had my best interest. I learn so much when Ive been and I learned how to apply things to my life and cope with my mental health. Thank you Destination Hope for changing my life!

When my dad got sick I got serious about getting sober. I had been to many places before DH, but none of them took the time and effort that this place did. Im kind of a brat with a loud mouth and dont like being told what to do. But the staff at DH never gave up and stayed calm with me. I felt for the first time (other than my parents) someone truly cared about me. Once I left sober, I went back to take care of my mental health. The facility is constantly growing and changing for the better. I honestly would be dead without DH. Best decision I ever made.

I am an alumni of dh. They saved my life. When I checked into destination Hope I was broken scared and hopeless. Thanks to the staff and the other clients I met when I was there I have a whole new outlook on life. I went here for my mental health and for my battle with addiction. When I went in I was ready to end it all I had given up on myself. Now I have balance in my life and have 15 months clean. I am internally grateful to this place

I really love destination hope and feel comfortable to share in groups. everyone is well educated in mental health and substance abuse. will definitely recommend it to others.

Best place to get sober in South Florida!!! The staff is amazing. I came into destination hope in December of 2020, the best decision I have ever made. When I first got there I was like nope nope I dont wanna be here. But I quickly realized that once you stop fighting and trust the process. You will be much better off. The therapist are all amazing. I learned so much about myself here, and realized that I dont wanna live the life I was living and started taking suggestions from the therapist and it changed my life. I just celebrated 7 months sober and I couldnt be here with out everybody at destination hope. If your serious about your recovery go to destination hope.

Destination Hope has changed my whole perspective on life. A particular therapist, Lystra, was extremely effective at taking me out of my selfish thinking, replacing it by having me try to understand things from my family’s point of view. Steve has a lot of compassion and respect. Nigel’s group was always fun. Bertha’s yoga groups taught me a lot about breathing exercises, which has been very therapeutic when it comes to my anxiety. Monya was always pleasant and nice to be around. Dan has groups that have helped me with copping skills that I can use outside of treatment. All of the techs were great. I didn’t attend PHP (groups on the outside) long, but the staff was wonderful. Gabe, Mo, Andrew, Tony, Kiera, Colleen, Bridget, and Josh were all professionals that genuinely cared about clients wellbeing’s. From the moment I came in all of the staff knew my name and were pleasant. There was even a good plate of food waiting on me.Groups last a total of 49.15 hours a week. It is group therapy ALL DAY, it gets redundant after a while, but that stage passes then people fall into a comfortable routine. After few week they offer outside groups, meetings (such as A.A and N.A), and little field trips (church, bowling, the beach, and ceramics painting are things that I enjoyed). The food is good, especially for a recovery center.Last but certainly not least, the medical staff. The nurses were all fantastic. As for the doctors, there are three that look after treatment plans, and I must say that they have hands down prescribed me with the best compensation of medications I have ever been on.Yes, I would recommend Destination Hope, but do expect to work on yourself, there is a lot of help given, but you still have to be motivated.

If you want to get sober and stay sober...go here.its a life changer

I thank God everyday for Destination Hope for saving my life. I was at the very bottom and was ready to give up and commit suicide. Everyone at DH really helped me get myself back together. This is a true dual treatment facility. I was in for mental health issues, but they offer a great drug abuse program also.

Destination Hope gave me a chance to turn a career into passion, and co-workers into family. I am able to see our staff connect with our clients on a personal level and not just through a text book. Ive never been apart of a team that genuinely cares about the well being of our clients and staff. Im forever grateful to be able to say that I am employed here at destination hope.

No other treatment option like this one. Hands down best program by far! Amazing staff! Most importantly life changing. So grateful -thank you.

This place curantly has my girlfriend there and they have made up lies about our phone conversation and there trying to break us up this place has vary rude staff there looking to keep her there to get her insurance money the clinical director is rude as hell and a lier oh and during all this my mom just died on Sunday

Worst place ever. Feels more like jail then a healing place. Their therapy is childish instead of mentally stimulating. Living conditions are poor. Mold in rooms. Food is inedible. Therapists are low-quality. Big joke. Insurance trap.

As an employee here I can say that this is a wonderful place. From the state of the art facility to the caring and supportive staff whos knowledge comes from both education and experience it all goes directly into the clients we serve.

Terrible, terrible place. My sister was in the program. They gave her so many meds (8), she couldnt think. When I tried to get her to move to another program, she was too scared because they had her on so many meds, she couldnt function. When her insurance ran out, they sent her home, a mess! Worse than when she got there! They had group sessions which focused on their label or diagnosis, making them believe that was who they were instead of educating them about their symptoms and how to improve the quality of their life. They did not focus on the important basics of healthy diet or did not have a daily exercise program. Not a program for those who want to improve their lives. Do your research.

I love working in Admissions here at Destination Hope! This is a great facility to work at. I have never seen such involved and caring staff (and I am not just saying that because I work here!!!!). We work as a team here to make sure the client gets the best care possible.....They never give up on any client and believe every single person can have success whether it be addiction, mental health, or both. Thank you for being such a caring facility and being part of something positive!

Great modern and comfortable facility. Friendly and intelligent staff with good attention to detail. Destination Hope saved our family member and brought them back to us. Forever grateful for their hard work and dedication to helping others. Cant thank them enough.

I was referred here by my insurance for rehab for my drug addiction. The entire time I was here, I got in trouble for even mentioning my drug addiction. Instead, I sat in a room full of other adults coloring in pictures about what anxiety means to us. AMAing was almost impossible, with everyone trying to milk me for insurance money. The therapist told me, with a very arrogant attitude, that all of my coping mechanisms were ineffective. Multiple staff told me that I would never stay clean if I left without completing their treatment. Which is completely inappropriate, in my opinion. They really made me feel useless and that they were my only savior. Im three years clean, which is interesting because apparently, I cant stay clean since I left here.

Ive known people whove undergone treatment here, and have come back clean. I can say that this place truly does good for the world. So many peoples lives have been changed and saved thanks to Destination Hope. Truly a top-notch facility.

This place is amazing! From the first day I arrived, everybody was extremely helpful, positive, and encouraging! I felt at home. The techs and therapists truly care about every client and are always available to provide love and support. This is by far the best treatment center I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend it!

Amazing facility that truly cares about each and every patient that walks through the door. Thats hard to find nowadays in South Florida

As a member of destination hopes alumni I can say that the alumni program is a big part of my recovery! I very rarely miss a meeting or event. The alumni meeting is honestly the best start/finish to every week and something I always look forward to. I even had the pleasure of being a speaker one Sunday and that was so important to me! I had never spoke before and honestly I didn’t want to but Matt the alumni coordinator encouraged me to share my story so I did and it was such a refreshing experience! I really give props to Matt! He plays such an important role in the aftermath of everyone’s treatment.. making it possible to stay connected and ensuring sober fun! Honestly the alumni program is a big reason why I am still here in Florida! I worry I won’t find the kind of sober support I have here back home. I have made some friends for life through the alumni events/meetings and I proudly show off my unique DH sobriety tags on my purse and they have started up some wonderful conversations! In conclusion, destination hope is my life line and I’m so grateful for how Matt goes above and beyond for us! So thanks for everything :)-Tiffany Ross

They try, some people are out for the money some are truly people who care. That being said, unfortunately it did not work for me; I am a person who believes we should celebrate every day of sobriety, not be punished with meetings on top of counseling on top of searches on top of more meetings . Feeling like prison and youre being punished for what u have done .I believe then we should not talk about drugs all day; instead play soccer- go to the beach- I was there for two weeks and did not see the beach. They give you $75 a week and groceries what is difficult considering you got to buy ketchup and napkins and bring your lunch every day so you got to buy a lunch bag.... No cable... and youre mixed in with mentally challenged people in the other program so sometimes you feel your safety is not concern of theirs. Dont get me wrong, there are some great people there and they truly care and Im sure program works for some people that need the structure and need help getting up on time and learning how to live life. When I felt that it was time to leave they sent me to the insane asylum for 5days through the Baker act. Worst time of my life trying to get sober and It wasnt from the drugs... Had to call 911 to get my stuff back eventually... My problem was with those who thank they know better than you even though theres about a hundred percent relapse rate at every one of these places. Again, if the persons off of drugs and trying to stay that way lets celebrate that. Just my two cents thank you for reading and dont let this deter you from getting help, just know this was my experience and there are other places if you are like me .

Had a close friend go to Destination Hope and it truly turned his life around. Great staff and services. Highly recommend

I attended Destination Hope from late August through early October of 2017. This was not my first attempt at sobriety nor my first attempt at an addiction recovery center. The staff here was incredible. Every tech truly showed passion for their job and for every person there. My therapist was incredibly knowledgeable and easy to relate with. Upon leaving, they set me up with the best plan for my success. While I did not follow that plan in its entirety, God stood by my side and kept me headed in the right direction. I am currently over 15 months clean and sober from all mind/mood altering substances, and am living life with a purpose. If it wasnt for Destination Hope, who knows where I would be today. I highly recommend Destination Hope to anyone who is struggling with addiction.

To whom this may concern, I would like to acknowledge Destination Hope for its ability to help people no matter the circumstances. Certain individuals who currently work at this treatment facility really go above and beyond which is paramount in this field. Some of these people include Matt the Alumni coordinator, Gabe who is a therapist, and Berta the one and only Yoga teacher. I truly appreciate all the positive energy that these people expend to help others. My experience at Destination Hope was phenomenal. I thank you guys from inside my heart!--Lawrence

I am so grateful for the time spent here. There are so many people at the center that care so much. It changed my life.

My experience at DH was very good. I have been to a total of 5 treatment centers and this was definitely the best. I believe that treatment is 100% what you make it, and if you have a bad attitude and are doing things for the wrong reasons then nowhere you go is going to be “good enough.” But if you truly want to change your life, the people at Destination Hope are caring, knowledgeable, and take pride in the work they do every day. This place saves lives! I certainly know it helped save mine!

Highly recommend this place if you want to get better! Great staff too.

If you get this place recommended to you or you get sent here, RUN FOR THE HILLS. GET. OUT. Its a giant scam, and they will straight up gas light you and your loved ones. I went there some years ago. Im finally starting to get my life together, but this place had nothing to do with it. It just made things worse. First of all, my roommate almost died in the middle of the night from choking on her own blood while having a seizure. I had to roll her on her side to keep her from choking. I kept calling for help but my other roommate wouldnt wake up and the nearest tech was BUILDINGS away. Thankfully, we eventually got a tech there, and she was taken to the hospital. I was in the menal health program, NOT the addiction program, but they still had us going to public AA meetings every night. AA meetings are free to attend and give this place a way to artificially fill out their scheduling. The AA meetings were unnecessary and the content of the meetings actually made a lot of the residents of Destination Hope very uncomfortable. When we said we wouldnt go to the AA meetings anymore, they basically told us to lead our own groups in the evenings then. DH also did frequent UAs (Urine Analysis) for every resident sometimes more than once a week. Do some research on how much theyre making from insurance companies off of your pee. Its insane. Jon Oliver has a good segment on it. Also also, the therapy was just generally awful. It was mostly group therapy and yoga. The group therapy had little to no structure and was sometimes led by techs. The techs were very nice people but they did not have formal psych education which makes them leading group therapy dangerous. They used taking away what little phone call time we had to punish bad behavior. The minimal phone call time kept residents from reporting what was going on at DH to their people on the outside, forcing many residents to run away to try and get help. I also witnessed frequent verbal and physical fights. Also also also, my individual therapist (who was GREAT) just disappeared one day, and DH couldnt get their story straight on where she went. I could keep going, but I think Ill leave it here for now. Do not send your loved ones here unless you want them to go through even more therapy afterwards than they would have otherwise.

I went to treatment 1 month after my Irish twin brother. I honesty didnt know what to expect being it was my first time in any type of treatment center. I didnt have a ride to the detox facility so they came and picked me up, which I was more than grateful for. From detox Jon picked me up and took me to the facility. First 30 days for the best 30 days of my entire life. A person named Vinny would come in every Tuesday and talk with us, he said get clean and watch what happens. If youre looking for the next great love, or financial freedom or just happiness in general get clean and then come talk to me. God those words ring out in my head to this day. Unfortunately statistics were right, the little brother did not make it but had almost one year of sobriety. Right now I now have a 5-month-old daughter, Casey and myself built a thriving business and were living on the intercoastal. This all came from simply doing the right thing, sticking to the rules. Unfortunately hes now gone but destination hope did their job quite well because I saw a side of my little brother that I had not seen in a very long time and for that I am forever grateful. God bless you all!

Very dangerous facility everything is smoking mirrors. Be careful with sending the ones you love and care for here to this facility. If they call you and tell you how bad they want to leave or they are not receiving the help they need believe them get them out as fast as you can.Horrible for mental health treatment they will medicate you as much as possible. If that does not work they will baker act you and hope that helps. In the event it doesn’t it’s okay they will now restart the time you have been with them so they can continue to bill insurance for as long as possible.Everything is smoking mirrors and fake news.You will absolutely come out worse then when you came in.Look elsewhere for treatment don’t waste 30-45 days here.Let’s not forget when the joint commission came in to check this facility. Resulting in medical staff having to hide all stock medications in the bathroom in the medical department. But everything was okay we simply put a sign on the door that said “ out of service.” Later that day a client went to the bathroom finding all the medications hidden in the shower. That client was rushed to the hospital having their stomach pumped !!!Unsafe facility/ smoking mirrorsDon’t say I didn’t warn you...

Destination Hope Treatment Center saved my life. I am eternally grateful for the efforts of the talented and professional staff present there during my stay. Early on, a therapist told me that treatment centers are like a microcosm of the real world. You will meet all kinds of people, some that you get along with and others you will have to tolerate. I quickly learned that my experience there was completely dependent on my attitude and the amount of work I put into my sobriety and recovery from active addiction. It was not meant to be a vacation with luxurious amenities or any other similar expectations. So I can honestly say, in my experience, that the focus on the individual recovering from addiction is tremendous and sufficient enough for anyone who seriously wants to stay clean and sober. The staff to include; therapists, case managers, medical personnel, facilitators, and technicians were are all phenomenal. Exposure to A.A. and N.A meetings on a daily basis was essential to being introduced to recovered addicts outside the facility, so we can have good contacts after completing the program. The Alumni program allows me to stay in contact with my friends and newly recovered addicts and allows me to come back and share my experience, in order to pass on the message of hope and help someone who may be suffering. Thank you Destination Hope for giving me a second chance to have a meaningful life.

Walked into the doors of Destination Hope 2/22/18 here I am almost 1 year later without putting any mind of mood altering substances into my body. I’ll be forever grateful to everyone who was apart of my journey at DH from my therapist to the techs. Recently I was contacted by Matt Destination Hope’s alumni coordinator. Matt added me on Facebook and continues to keep in touch with me periodically. Having someone call me from Destination Hope is a great feeling because I’m reminded I was a person to them and not just another insurance policy. If you are seeking treatment I would highly recommend Destination Hope. They also have a mental health program but I don’t know much about it I attended DH for substance abuse.

This place helped my sister, my whole family is grateful because of them she was able to get better.

Genuinely shocked this establishment is still open. Even more surprised that patients haven’t called insurance companies to explain what they are experiencing here. Horrific experience although I’m sober I’m grateful for that! Please I beg you stay as far away as you can from Destination Hope I had better accommodations in county jail. When I needed information of a problem resolved my therapist simply ignored me or told me she was to busy. Two days would go by until anything I requested was taken care of. This was not my first time in treatment but I can say Destination Hope made me never want to return to treatment.

Great treatment facility . This is located in South Florida tho, so dont get caught up in the Florida Shuffle . Big business.***I DO HAVE TO SAY..... gender-inclusive programs are where it is at!!! Take the step you truly need. All female/All male, age - related programs are above the rest in the industry. True healing properties being around same sex. So much less distraction. True healing can began. ***** - much love , Sam-Ohio

When I arrived at destination hope i was a broken man and only went to treatment because i wanted to detox my body and then go back to my home town. However as the weeks went on my heart had a change due to the therapist and the staff. I now am reentering the world and work force and i feel as though i am able to stay sober while being happy. I cannot thank them enough for all the help they have done while i was in their care.

Horrible experience here very disappointed with the treatment that I received. My therapist did not treat me with respect and dignity. Every single day I felt as though I was only a dollar sign to them and not a person. My therapist would only see me when it was convenient for her. It’s sad when the tech make more time for you then a clinical member. Truly felt like a prisoner here. Can I say that I feel like I received any type of help? Absolutely not

Our son was at Destination Hope for treatment. Although, he has only been out of Destination Hope for a week or so, he seems to be doing fine and has a very positive attitude. More so than in the past. It is a bit to early to give a final review, but he seemed to react well to the facility and the treatment. Jonathon was very attentive and kept us informed throughout his stay.We asked for a weekly conference call with our son and the Destination Hope team. I highly suggest doing that.

My first thought while writing this review is “ I wish I could select more than five stars. Destination Hope & the Sylvia Brafman program completely changed my life and the relationship I have with my family today. Truly I’ll never be able to thank them enough. Unfortunately I returned home after treatment but I definitely plan on keeping contact with my therapist and with the alumni program that is offered to us.Thank you again Destination Hope.-Nicole

From the clinical staff to the Techs at Destination Hope they truly give you 100%. As it says in the name, the place shows you that there is hope for even the most broken of us. thanks to them, and the program they have helped me build, i have found a new way to live drug and alcohol free. They also continue to offer support after treatment thanks to their awesome alumni coordinator. if you have a loved one who has lost hope, this is the place to find it. Big facts from N.J.

I didn’t have the option to give it zero stars. Stay away from this faculty. It’s horrible. If you want your loved one to beheld against their own will this is the place that will do it. If you want your loved one safe and not die or any harm done then please do not go to this place. It is all about how much they can charge your insurance. That’s why they try to keep you against your will to continue charging your insurance. Don’t think twice to go to Destination Hope.

The Mature Adult program was incredible being with men my age made a lasting impact. Definitely would recommend the mature adult program at Destination Hope to anyone looking into this facility. Although I will say you must come in willing to change and put in the work.

The techs , who were with us 100% of the stay we were there. I forget her name, but she used to work at night and she was super tall, well anyway, on my 3rd trip to DH I slept like the first day I was there and woke up in the middle of the night , (I think her name was shay) talked to me for hours and made sure I had something to eat. Several other techs Lisa, Isabelle, Sara, Katie, Mo, and a few others were always there to cheer us up, listen to our worries, and get everything that we needed in order to feel comfortable during our stay.The medical staff was also great, Nurse Julie always went above and beyond.Yoga- Berta has a passion unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed && introduced me to yogaAnna is also awesome! Best massage tech ever!Therapists Asia & Charisma went above and beyond to make sure every girl was safe & helped us identify why we used && how to move on in life after several years of use.I miss my south Florida recovery family! Ohio is cool, but not the same haha 💕

Sent one of my employees here for help, and the results have made the experience worthwhile.

If your a first timer like I was, I definitely recommend Destination Hope to be your first choice! I don’t have much to compare with since it was my first rehab but I was sure luck enough to have gotten exactly what I was looking for. To the staff and even the facility, I give this center a 5 star. Everything I was able to learn about addiction and mental health really set me up for a successful future. The staff Is really genuine. They care about their clients like family. They are there to help you and be there for you and make sure your stay is wonderful. I made loads of friends here that had the same goal as I did. Even the therapist and the groups were wonderful. Honestly I am forever greatful for Destination Hope. They believed in me and never gave up on me and now I’m living a happily sober life. If this is something you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to make that call.

Friend of mine has been clean 2 years now. These guys are outstanding.

I cannot thank Destination Hope enough for the treatment they gave my son, he absolutely loved it there. He felt the staff was great, they really seemed to care, he met a lot of great people, who will always be his friends, thank you to both of his therapist Jon and Rick, who truly helped him understand himself better. Again I just wanted to thank everyone at Destination Hope for everything they did. My son loves his new life. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that is looking for the help and a safe environment.

There are several things about DH which set it apart from the many treatment centers in South Florida. All the programs are gender specific, which allows the clients to really focus on treatment without all the distractions you typically find in a co-ed facility. The groups are kept small to provide an intimate treatment experience and plenty of attention for each client. The staff are certified and have solid credentials in addiction and mental health treatment but what really sets the program apart is the sincere care with which services are provided. DH is constantly seeking to use creative and personal interventions with their clients. The community at DH is a place where clients continue to interact with peers and professionals who are seeking the most out of a life dedicated to spiritual and personal growth. Many of our clients go on to attend The Academy at DH where they attend classes and prepare for a career in behavioral health treatment. Im a graduate of the Academy myself and am so grateful to have become a part of the DH family. Ive worked as a therapist at several other treatment centers in South Florida and I know that the management team at this facility provides a level of quality you will find no where else.

Great company with an AMAZING admissions and alumni team who genuinely care about helping clients. The clients can leave knowing they didn’t waste their time and they can actually put to use the tools they learned while at DH. Recommend to anyone struggling. As a former client 6 years ago (still sober) and as a former employee... this facility saved my life and many others, and counting..

Destination Hope saved my life! This is my first treatment center and due to the personalized and unique treatment I received I am living the life I always dreamed of! The staff is amazing and truly care about each and every client. My therapist was such a blessing!! I was treated with dignity and respect by staff. I will forever recommend Destination Hope to anyone I cross paths with. Even after completing treatment I continue to stay linked with DH through the alumni meetings and events. Matt the alumni coordinator is the absolute best and always ensures that the alumni events are a blast! I always leave feeling refreshed and proud of myself. Giving back is a great feeling and I love how involved with the community DH is! Destination Hope gave me a second chance at life and I will forever be grateful for the experiences I had while in treatment!

I was very satisfied with how the services were provided here. All of the staff members are great, no one is perfect but we can all strive for a better way of life if we are ready to move in the right direction. I would recommend this organization to anyone who needs help if they want to change.

All in all a good experience. The techs are awesome and made the stay bearable. Being able to purchase and cook your own food (which is included during your stay) is way better then other options. Regularly taken to meetings which is absolutely a necessity. Group hours are completely reasonable & allowed sufficient smoke breaks. If you apply yourself and advocate for yourself and make your needs known the program has a lot to offer. Like anything else in life you get out of it what you put into it.Shout out to the alumni director RJ; hes the man, regularly checks up and is there to help anyway he can.

Thank you destination hope for giving me my freedom back and for giving me the tools to grow and become a better father and better man and to the clients and or anyone looking to get clean and learn how to stay clean stick it out and listen to the staff at Dh I personally know how hard that can be. Remember they were in your shoes before and they do understand what your going through.

Destination Hope is where the miracles happen!Thank you from the bottom of my heart. A special thanks to the amazing medical staff who were extremely loving and caring with me.-Nicole 15 months sober

Be careful! I have a friend who was transferred to Destination Hope a few weeks ago from a nearby facility (Beachway), saying they recommended Destination Hope to be better equipped for her issues. She was at Destination Hope for less than a day before they Baker Acted her, putting her in the local hospital. They wouldnt take her back upon her release from the hospital, which is fine. The problem, however, is that they have KEPT the $17,500 that was given to them upfront for care for 1 month, and they are giving me the run-around about returning any funds. I have made at least 3 dozen phone calls, 2 dozen of which they hang up on your or leave you on hold or disconnect you. The multiple messages Ive left for Amanda or Cindy (the CFO) are not being returned. It looks like our next move is to get a lawyer involved.

Destination Hope literally saved my life. The alumni coordinator, Matt, contacted me almost every day for 3 weeks until he persuaded me to come back in to treatment and it was the best decision I have made in a long time. I came in broken and the girls in the community and the staff helped glue me back together and build me up so I left confident in myself and my ability to recover. You can find something wrong in every treatment center and same goes for DH- you have to want it for yourself. God does for you what you cant do for yourself, not what you CAN. If you put in the effort, the staff will reciprocate. Shout out to the best techs, Jeremy, Isabelle, and Sara.

I have two family members who have gone into treatment at DH (one in the womens center- she now has over 4 years clean & one in the mens who now has 6 months clean). They are completely different people since theyve gotten clean & I know they wouldnt have without destination hope. The therapists, receptionists, & techs have always been so kind & informative anytime Ive contacted them. I still go to the family therapy nights even after all these years. Im forever grateful for DH.

I had an amazing experience at Destination Hope. The treatment and therapy I received was outstanding. I learned how to deal with the deep seeded issues I had, not just my problems with drugs and alcohol. Also, I was able to still feel apart of society with outside meetings, fitness and weekend field trips. All the things I was taught and the work I put in at DH, prepared me for recovery on my own. I now have a life beyond my dreams, and I sincerely thank DH and the great staff.

I am so incredibly disappointed with this establishment. My sister in law was admitted for treatment of her bipolar disorder and on the first night the nurse practitioner did not give my sister her anti-psychotic medication!?! When the nurse was questioned why she did not give the medication she simply said it was over looked, theres a lot of paper work and I must have missed it! What!?! Simply over looked? This is an establishment they prides themselves on being a safe, hospital quality, treatment facility and they over look a vital medication for a patient and just say oops!?!The lack of professionalism is astounding. As if that wasnt bad enough when my sister became agitated because the meds that were keeping her stable were not given to her they locked her in a room by herself for 5 hours! 5 hours while she was having a panic attack before the nurse called anyone for help. I know what panic attacks feel like and I can not imagine what it would be like to be locked in a room by myself for 5 hours. I am in shock at the negligence this facility has displayed. Thank God she didnt hurt her self while locked in the room by herself. When the nurse finally notified the Dr. My sister was brought to the ER immediately and given the proper medication, then admitted to the hospital. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I came to destination hope from the the end of June to August 9th. I spent 45 days in php. At first i was in shock because i never had attempted to get sober. During my stay i was able to learn of valuable skill sets to battle my addiction. The staff there was amazing and helped me out daily in every aspect. I am forever grateful to have gone to such an inspirational treatment center and would recommend anyone trying to get sober to go there. I will be celebrating 6 months of sobriety in December. I can now live a life that i enjoy thanks to destination hope

The staff were very careful, and helpful throughout the recovery process. The facilities were well kept, clean and managed properly. Overall my experience here at Destination Hope was positive and I would recommend this facility to anyone who is seeking help

Destination hope saved my life. I highly recommend this treatment center to anyone struggling. The staff and therapists are amazing. I still keep in contact with most people there and visit often. I was also able to leave there not only with my head above water but with life long friendships and support. The structure and the honesty here is exactly what I needed. I am beyond grateful and thankful for destination hope.

This facility is a joke, they dont follow covid-19 protocol and they recently cut all of their employees salaries by 35% to further line the pockets of the CEO and CFO. They take advantage of people in a bad situation and lie on a daily basis.

Destination Hope Womens program is by far the best treatment facility in the Ft. Lauderdale area. They are equipped to treat dual diagnosis. The therapists and programs are amazing, especially the Tuesday night Family Program. Great support from all of the staff. If I had to recommend a facility to help a woman recover from substance abuse, I would strongly recommend this facility.Maria G

I enjoyed my stay at Destination Hope and in the mental health program here. The staff genuinely cares about your well being. This program works if you put the work in.

Horrible facility but hey what can a person expect when Ben Brafman has affairs with interns, while forging prescriptions for opiates under staff names. Stay away from here

My 27 years old daughter was struggling with Depression for her whole life. She was an honors student at Colombia and she nearly lost her scholarship and her life due to her mental health issues. Im Proud to say my daughter has turned her life around and I will have the honor of watching her graduate this spring.THANK YOU DESTINATION HOPE. Thank you for saving my daughter life!!!

Horrible experience here I’m very unsatisfied with the services that I received. Please don’t be fooled with the nice pictures as I was. Reading prior comments on how those who felt they were held against their will that feeling is very true. Glad it’s over Destination Hope will not be recommend by myself to anyone.

Great place, their PHP program was beautiful. My room had a beautiful view of the lake and the pool was always clean and relaxing. Throughout treatment I learned coping skills and how to live life as an adult. Ive been to rehab several times but DH understood that I had other issues and not just drugs. I couldnt stop using because I never dealt with the other issues and thanks to DH I have 5 months clean.

This place is OK if you really want to detox from substance abuse . It’s a comfortable place with your own tv and rec rooms . But if your trying to go there for mental health reasons stay away , it feels like they want to hold you against your own will ... every morning they wake you up at 6 am “ yelling “ medication “ ... medication... medication is all I heard and was the first words woken up with . Food is terrible and taste less .

Great place! If you love cockroach’s / bedbugs/ unfriendly staff / being around mental health patients / being treated like a prisoner .. The yes Destination Hope is the place for you!I didn’t know you could bill yoga as physical therapy? HmmmI’ll keep my knowledge to myself.#SinkingShip

Destination Hope is a great place to go for treatment and will give you the resources to overcome addiction. My sister is a Veteran and has been addicted to narcotics for about 15 years and went here for help. She made great strides in her recovery in the PHP program, however, when they decide that they cant help you, or you need more than what they can offer they wash their hands of you and toss you out. My sister needed hospitilized for a period of time. DH refused to take her back so upon her discharge she returned to pick up her belongings before checking into a different program. DH never secured her belongings so she was missing several items, and they gave her back her drugs of choice knowing her addiction. She proceeded to check into a hotel and overdosed that night. Luckily she was saved and will now be going into a different program. DH is a great program, but be careful if they decide they can no longer help you

Destination Hope has opened my eyes and my heart to the people in this world that have real problems. Their mental health care is top notch. The medical team, therapists, supervisors and techs are all very supporting and care to all the clients needs.

Destination Hope has inspired me to truly understand how addictions really affects people. It has been a blessing to work as a tech and be able to help others.

Destination hope is a treatment center that is structured perfect. I arrived barely alive. I spent 35 days in detox residential. There I was able to get physically healthy and introduced to structure and self care the second phase was casa I was taught how to shop responsibly and budget. I learned to care for myself with the supervision of the BHT and staff. I learned more about my disease and its attacks on my brain. I learned several coping skills to manage issues I once wasnt able to cope without drugs or alcohol. We practice integrity, mindfulness and healthy lifestyle routines. FromThis phase I entered my third phase which was IOP and the Cottages. I strongly recommended the cottage for sober living . the place is beautiful and peaceful and the privilege to remain focused on the journey by co existing with peers youve built a rapport is extremely important.. The accountability is vital in early recovery. The amenities are priceless. Yoga, chiropractor and mind alive. The transport to andfrom the Center and shopping. Plus weekly doctor visit . I learned how to live to understand why I am the way I am and to love life and myself. Healthy boundaries for myself and others. Medicine compliance and how to have fun SOBER I laugh on a daily basis now. This is a place for people who want to recover. Those who dont succeed did not appply themselves. Simple loving caring respectful staff exceptional therapist. Its not club med, or five star resort. Its treatment. The focus is on health care not impress folks. I owe my life to DH. I would bring my own child if any of them needed help. I highly recommend it.

Hello to anyone that suffers from a addiction of drugs or alcohol. I’m a 56 year old male and have suffered with this disease since the age of approximately 18. And to say suffered is putting it mildly. I’ve personally been detoxed & followed up with many rehabs after. All attempts have failed and I felt that ending my life was my only solution. I could go on and on but will spare you of what you already know what I mean. As a last ditch effort I was sent to Destination Hope in Florida. I was amazed at the staffs ability from techs to Doctors to treat me as a human but at the same time get to the root cause of my addiction & behaviors I can say without any hesitation that they saved my LIFE and nursed me back to health mentally , physically , & emotionally. If you truly seek nonsense help , call destination Hope before its to late. J.McMullin

I was in this program twice. The first time i learned a lot of things about myself through this program. I learned how to live my life again. after I unfortunately relapsed, Destination Hope welcomed me back with open arms. I have felt nothing but unconditional love from the AMAZING staff here.

Destination Hope gave me the tools and information needed to help me along in my recovery.The M.A.P. (Mature Adult Program) that I was apart of was fantastic, the groups were so well organized and impacted me more than I could have ever imagined. This program, in my opinion truly saved my life bothe spiritually and physically!

This place has turned my life around. If you put the right effort in, youll be happy you chose destination hope!

Destination Hope & the Sylvia Brafman program is truly where the miracles happen. This facility has the power to completely change a person from the moment they arrive to the day that they leave. If you are looking for substance abuse or mental health treatment look no further. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and DH and SBMH changes everything.

This place saved my brothers life. He went in and out of rehab to rehab and could never stay sober. When he admitted with them 5 months ago after he overdosed and my parents and I thought he would never beat his addiction. We thank God everyday that we found Destination Hope. The therapy and fellowship he found there is exactly what he needed. I would HIGHLY recommend this facility to anyone that is struggling. Thank you so much for helping my brother beat this thing and it is a blessing to have my best friend back!

Great place. Beautiful new facilities. So grateful I got my sister back in my life.

So, I recently was admitted to this program and quickly found out it was the worst decision of my life. I went there and the staff seemed ok but they all seemed to be faking it. Then I was talking to my therapist and found out that the owner was not paying them! What a joke they billed my insurance and the owner just kept all the money for himself. Then they moved me to a place called casa. Their PHP program but funny there isn’t even a license for that place. I called DCF and they said “they would look into it” I seriously doubt it. I will close with this. If you are considering go here or sending a loved one, DON’T DO IT!!!! There are soooo many better places and you won’t get screwed over.

Facility was extremely helpful and supportive of all my needs. Not only was the staff professional and the client community super supportive but I was introduced to so many different activities and techniques to help with anxiety, depression, etc. I never tried yoga until i came to DH and i immediately fell in love with the class. The instructor, Berta, is very wise in the art of yoga and was really able to help me when it came to distressing or dealing with certain anxieties and dilemmas in my life. Overall i would say Destination Hope is a safe haven for people looking to take their lives back from the grips of substance abuse or mental illness. the support, the knowledge learned, and the motivation you will gain from DH is unparalleled by any other means to beat this fight. Knowledge of Meetings and the 12 steps was very helpful but mos importantly the bond you will have from the community you grow in will shape you into a better human being than you might have ever imagined.

When I first got here, I hated this place, but now that Ive been here for awhile Ive realized how much this place has benefited me. That was most likely a run-on sentence. Dont come to DH to correct grammatical errors, only to better your life. I would have given this place 5 stars, but I prefer even numbers. Ive been here for quite awhile, and the only people whom Ive seen here who didnt improve their lives, were the people who didnt seem to want to. If youre willing to put in the work to improve your life here, theyll make it happen. I took part in both the sylvia brafman program as well as the destination hope side, both fantastic. Mental illness or drug problem, youve found your destination.

After spending 5 months in this facility I definitely got quite a bit out of the therapist as well as my peers, although as everyone knows whenever youre in a PHP you feel like everything sucks however once I got out all the things that I learned started to take place in the real life situations. To be honest I didnt have to be there for five months I wanted to be there and they actually tried to coin me out 4 individual times however I knew I needed to be there longer. The processes they have in place definitely will help you but unfortunately, as reality is, you have to actually want to succeed or else all of it is pointless. Basically if you want to fail you can do that anywhere but if you want to succeed this is definitely one of the places that will help you do exactly that.

Destination Hope gave me the life I always wanted and knew I deserved. When I arrived at Destination Hope I was completely broken and had nothing left. Destination Hope and the Sylvia Brafman mental health program gave me the tools to become the person I am today. This program only worked because I was open to all the suggestions I received here. Destination Hope I can never thank you enough.

Worst place! Do not go there. Destination Hope should be renamed Destination Nope. They are very unorganized and their accomadations are filthy and filled with roaches. They are rude and slam doors in clients faces. They dont start the day until after ten oclock. They treat behavioral health clients as less than clients. They handle medicine dangerously and could easily mistake medications between clients in their transport and transfer methods. Their medical staff and office staff for the most part are those that cannot get hired at a real rehabilitation center. They LIE LIE LIE to get you to come to their rehab. It is all about the money there, not about you or your recovery. This place is a joke. It should be shut down.

This past month was amazing I was able to leave Texas for the First Times and went Destination Hope. And start a new life in Florida. I was given most Awesome 😎 experience you could have in Treatment. I am grateful and thankful for the staff , people that Destination Hope has given me. I learned I don’t have lie about drinking problems. Last week I was able to leave and go to voca Rehab and go to Next Level. I couldn’t ask for anything else then they Gave. No moment that I did not want to Leave. Not even when it’s was time to move on to the Next Level. They gave me the tool and foundation to be successful. I need In everyday life. I will continue to use foundation on a daily basis. I am so thankful and grateful for this place. They will forever be my home and Family. If had to recommend I give y’all a Ten . Thank you 😊 Destination Hope so excited to continue my journey at Voca Rehab and working on my speech therapist, depression, and anxiety.

Comprised of compassionate professionals (many of whom can personally attest to the benefits of treatment) and a cozy therapeutic environment. Destination Hope has built a recovery safe haven in South Florida.

I had a great experience at DH! My theaipist was incredible and so were the staff! Totally a recommendation for anyone struggling with addiction or mental health !!!

Thank you Sylvia Brafman program for helping me tremendously with my depression. The staff was incredibly kind and caring. Thank you to my therapist, Berta for yoga I miss that the most. Sylvia Brafman program I cannot thank you enough.

My experience at Destination Hope was life changing. The Counselors and staff were amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking help.