When you first arrive at the facility, you’ll be given a medical evaluation to determine your needs. Within 48 hours you’ll also receive a psychological evaluation. Treatment often begins with medical detox, in which patients are monitored 24/7 to ensure they withdraw as safely and comfortably as possible.
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Our Addiction Treatments & Therapies
Our individualized treatment programs for our patients rely on a vast array of therapy options. Take a look at what we offer below, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’ve got your back.
What to Expect at River Oaks
There are no surprises here. Patients and loved ones alike can learn what to expect leading up to and getting to treatment. Take a look at our facilities features & amenities.
How to Pay for Rehab
We offer several payment options, which you may be able to combine, to help you cover your treatment including health insurance, private pay options and more.
We're Closer than You Think
Drive to our facility or travel to us from across the country. Find out more about River Oaks and our sister facilities across the US.
Why Should You Choose Us?
River Oaks’ accredited program offers a full continuum of care to meet your individual needs —while offering a getaway-like experience in Tampa, Florida. See how our alumni feel about their experience
River Oaks' Continuum of Rehab Care
At River Oaks Treatment Facility, we offer a continuum of care for our clients, which provides an easy transition for individuals moving from one level of treatment to another. Clients at our facility may move between the levels of care while in one, continuous treatment stay.
Which Level of Rehab is Right for You?
Every individual is unique, and we factor your unique needs into your treatment recommendations.
Learn More About Addiction Treatment Options at River Oaks
Traveling for healthcare and essential services is permitted across the US and includes addiction rehab. We are here for our patients in this difficult time and committed to providing a safe and effective treatment environment. River Oaks is going above and beyond recommended precautions to ensure patient and staff safety.
Do You Allow Phone Calls?
River Oaks allows patients access to their cell phones and technology during assigned times outside of groups and activities. The time allotted to use these devices increases as your loved one progresses through treatment. At the start, communication will be limited to specific times during the mornings and evenings.
Can I Bring Gifts or Items to My Loved One?
Yes, you may bring gifts to the facility, but please do not bring any outside food or drinks of any kind.
What Is My Role?
More than anything, the role of a family member in a loved one’s addiction treatment is to support them in their recovery. Your loved one will benefit from knowing you support them in seeking help for their addiction.
Family Visits
At River Oaks, we offer visitation every weekend for family members to see their loved ones in treatment:
Family Program – Virtual Meeting Every Saturday
We offer virtual training seminars for family with loved ones in recovery. All sessions are at 1:30pm EST on Saturdays. Each session runs around 1-1.5 hours.
Experience the River Oaks Difference
River Oaks, a premier rehabilitation center in Tampa, offers high-quality addiction treatment combined with all the amenities you desire in a program.
A Place for Everyone
Treatment and duration time will vary for everyone—that’s why we create personalized treatment plans. Research shows the length that a person stays in treatment is the #1 contributing factor to their sobriety. Every day you stay immersed in a program increases the likelihood of staying sober.
Regional Addiction Info
See local substance abuse statistics and find addiction resources in Florida.
Discover Our Beautiful Facility
See why so many of our alumni consider River Oaks the perfect place to start anew.
Our Admissions Process
We’re here for you when you’re ready, and we’ll be standing by to answer your questions.
What is River Oaks?
River Oaks is a beautiful, calming environment for your substance use treatment and therapy. When you – or your loved one – arrives, you’ll find a team of compassionate caregivers who will offer an onsite drug and alcohol intake assessment before starting treatment.
Can River Oaks transport you to rehab?
Yes, someone from River Oaks can transport you to our facility. This rehab transportation service is available for inpatient services and some outpatient services. You'll need to work out your travel plans, specifically your arrival times, with us so that we can make sure we pick you up on time.
Do addiction centers accept Medicare?
In short, we take different types of private insurance plans and you can pay out of pocket. For the most part, American Addiction Centers’ facilities don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. However, we can set up a payment plan for you to make addiction treatment easier to pay for in the long run.
Selecting the Right Out-of-State Rehab Center
If you want to go to rehab in another state, there are several things to consider when choosing a facility. These include:
What to Expect When Traveling for Rehab
At River Oaks, admissions navigators (that can be reached at 813-551-3608) can help you coordinate a flight to Tampa International Airport. They’ll also arrange for someone to pick you up from the airport and take you to the facility.
How long should you wash your hands with alcohol?
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing: If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
How to avoid getting sick?
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick and stay away from others if you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touches objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
What happens if you wait to get help?
If you wait to get help, you might lose your job due to the ramifications of your drug or alcohol use. If you get help now, you can come back to work healthier and perform better. If you’re currently unemployed or furloughed, this the perfect time to get treatment.
Does quarantine affect mental health?
The stress and isolation of living in quarantine may only worsen your substance use and any mental health symptoms from which you’re suffering. At River Oaks, we are taking rigorous measures to limit any exposure to the virus while providing the lifesaving treatment you need.
Can I get behavioral health care at home?
Yes! Accessing behavioral healthcare is an “essential” activity, which means you’re allowed to leave your home to get treatment when you need it, even if you’re practicing social distancing or obeying shelter-in-place orders.
Can you quarantine if you have a positive screen?
Any symptoms of illness. Those who screen positive will not be admitted to treatment. Those who screen negative will be eligible for admission. Updated CDC guidelines advise that patients who have been vaccinated may not have to quarantine upon admission.
Is AAC open?
AAC remains open and committed to providing critical addiction treatment amidst coronavirus. With passion and vigilance, American Addiction Centers (AAC) remains open and committed to serving the millions of individuals struggling with addiction, while enforcing safety and prevention as a top priority in regards to COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus).
How many beds are there in River Oaks?
Accommodations at River Oaks is made up of semi-private, hotel-like rooms with private bathrooms with 86 beds for residential and detox housing, separated by gender. Private rooms are available for an additional fee; and all rooms come with 2 full-sized beds and private bathrooms .
What is Alcohol.org?
Alcohol.org is a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers (AAC), a leading provider of addiction treatment services across the U.S. By filling out and submitting this form, you will receive instant results confirming if your insurance provider is actively covering addiction related services and treatments or not. You will be notified by our admission navigators if your insurance is in network with AAC.
What is River Oaks treatment?
These include medical detox, inpatient rehab, residential treatment , and more. We focus on offering you a customized care plan that ensures your needs are met and you have the best possible shot at long-term recovery.
What is River Oaks?
With year-round warm weather, River Oaks provides patients with an atmosphere of peace and calm so they can easily focus on their recovery. Our facility offers a full continuum of care in order to allow for patients to move between levels while in one, continuous treatment stay. Our evidence-based programs are designed to improve outcomes and we offer a number of proven therapies as well as a range of traditional and holistic approaches to treating substance use disorders.