Searching for a PHP in Tampa? Everything feels overwhelming right now. You got through detox, but that was just the first step. The scary part? Figuring out how to actually stay sober. Or you're stuck between needing serious support and wanting to keep your normal life going. We get that. And we're here to help. Florida Treatment Center sits in Temple Terrace at 13328 Telecom Dr. We run what's called a PHP, basically, the most intensive outpatient treatment you can get. You come in during the day for therapy and support, then head home at night. Our PHP program in Tampa Bay gives you the structure and medical care you need, without pulling you away from your family or life completely. Just finished rehab? Worried you're going to slip up? We'll help you come up with something that fits your life.
Basically, it's the most intense outpatient treatment you can get. You sleep at home, but you're coming in most of the day, like five to seven days a week, doing the real work of getting better. At our Tampa facility, that means real therapy sessions, medical check-ins, and learning skills that'll actually help you stay sober. PHP makes sense for a lot of people. Maybe you just got through detox and aren't quite ready to be on your own. Or you finished inpatient but know you need more than weekly therapy. You spend your days with us getting support, then go home (or to sober living) at night.
What makes PHP different? You're looking at 20 to 30 hours a week, not just an hour-long appointment every now and then. And that time really matters when you're still figuring out how to function without using. You'll have one-on-one sessions with a therapist, group meetings with people who actually understand what you're going through, plus medical staff checking in on you regularly.
At Florida Treatment Center, we look at what's going on with you specifically, your mental health, your history, what triggers you. If you're dealing with depression or anxiety on top of addiction (most people are), we treat both at the same time. The best part? PHP gives you structure when you need it most, but you're still sleeping in your own bed. You're not cut off from your family. You can start rebuilding while still having serious support.
So what actually happens during a day in our Tampa PHP program? You're here for about six hours, and yeah, that might sound like a lot at first. But the time goes faster than you'd think when you're working on yourself.
Every day is built around what you need:
One-on-One Therapy
Your time with a therapist who gets to know your actual story. Not just surface stuff, what led you here, what you're afraid of, what keeps you up at night. Real strategies that work for your life, not cookie-cutter plans.
Group Sessions
Look, group therapy might sound awkward if you've never done it, but most people find it's one of the most helpful parts. You're with others who actually understand what you're going through. No judgment, no explaining yourself. Just real talk about staying sober and dealing with life.
Medical Check-Ins
We've got nurses and doctors here making sure you're physically okay. If you're taking medication for depression or anxiety, they monitor how it's working. Health issues from substance use get tracked too.
Real Therapy Methods That Work
We use approaches like CBT and DBT, proven methods for addiction. And we're not ignoring the rest of your life. Mental health, physical health, stress management, nutrition, all of it matters.
Learning to Avoid Relapse
This might be the most important part. We teach you how to spot triggers, handle cravings, and what to do on rough days. Practical stuff you'll actually use when you leave here.
Someone Coordinating Everything
Your case manager is like your point person. They make sure all the pieces of your treatment fit together, keep family in the loop if you want, and help plan what comes next.
Here's what we see all the time: people coming in for addiction who are also dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health stuff. That's called dual diagnosis, and honestly? It's more common than not. At Florida Treatment Center in Tampa, we don't make you pick which problem to deal with first. We handle both at the same time because they're connected. If you're depressed and self-medicating with alcohol, just stopping the drinking won't fix the depression. You need both treated together. The medical side is built into every day here. We're checking in on you, making sure medications are doing what they should, catching health concerns early. It's that daily oversight that makes PHP different from seeing a therapist once a week.
PHP isn't for everyone. But it might be exactly what you need if:
You just got out of detox or residential treatment.
Those first few weeks are scary. You're not locked down anymore, but not ready to be totally on your own. Our Tampa PHP gives you intensive daily support while you're getting your footing.
You're dealing with more than just addiction.
Depression and drinking. Anxiety and pills. PTSD and using to cope. If you've got mental health stuff along with substance use, our dual diagnosis approach in Tampa tackles both together.
You need structure but can't leave your life completely.
Maybe you've got kids, a job you can't lose, or just need to sleep in your own bed. Our Temple Terrace program gives you serious treatment during the day, home at night.
You're worried about relapsing.
If you've tried quitting before and it didn't stick, or you know you've got triggers waiting, PHP's daily structure can make the difference. We're there every day, not once a week.
Your health needs attention.
Using takes a toll. If you need medical monitoring, have health complications, or take medications needing supervision, our Tampa PHP has medical staff on-site daily.
You want to avoid going back to residential.
Nobody wants inpatient if they don't have to. If you're stable enough to be home but need more than basic outpatient, PHP is that middle ground.
Here's how it usually works: most people don't jump straight from crisis to just seeing a therapist once a week. There's a progression. At Florida Treatment Center, we've got both PHP and IOP programs. You can move from one to the other without switching facilities or therapists. Many Tampa residents start in PHP fresh out of residential treatment or detox, getting intensive daily support when needed most. As you get more stable, handling triggers better, building coping skills, we step you down to our intensive outpatient program in Tampa. Still serious treatment, just not all day every day.
The typical path:
PHP is for when you need daily medical and clinical support. IOP is for when you're ready for more independence but still need structure. Your treatment team will work with you on when to make that step-down.
Look, there are plenty of treatment centers in Tampa. We get it. You've got options. So why us? Here's what's actually different:
You're Not a Number Here
We keep our client-to-counselor ratio low on purpose. Your therapist actually knows your name, remembers your last session, and cares about how you're doing. We don't do the assembly-line approach.
We Use Real Therapy Plus Everything Else That Matters
We do CBT, DBT, the therapies backed by actual research. But talking isn't enough by itself. Your sleep, your diet, your stress, your physical health. We pay attention to all of it, not just what's on the treatment checklist.
We're Still Here After You Leave
Alumni program means actual support, not just being added to an email list. Check-ins, meetings, relapse prevention sessions. The truth is, staying sober gets harder once you're out of here, not easier. So we stay involved.
You Can Move Through Our Programs Without Starting Over
When you step down from PHP to IOP, you're staying with the same center, often the same therapist. No retelling your story to new people or switching facilities.
Temple Terrace Location Makes Sense
We're at 13328 Telecom Dr, easy access from downtown Tampa, USF, Brandon, anywhere in Tampa Bay. Bus routes nearby, not in the middle of nowhere.
We're Raising the Bar for Tampa Rehab
Florida Treatment Center came to Tampa because the area needed better options. We're pushing for higher standards: better care, more personalized attention, real long-term support. That's what "Tampa Does Recover" means.
We Actually Care If You Stay Sober
This isn't just about getting you through a program. We track how clients do after treatment, celebrate recovery anniversaries, and invest in your long-term success.
Making the call is probably the hardest part. You might be scared, exhausted, not sure if this will work, worried about the cost. All of that is normal.
1. Just Call and Talk to Us
Call (866) 751-6875 and have a conversation with our Tampa admissions team. It's confidential, no pressure. We'll ask about what's going on, you can ask whatever you need to know.
2. We'll Check Your Insurance
Most people have insurance that covers at least part of treatment. We'll verify your coverage and tell you exactly what's covered and what isn't.
3. Your Intake Assessment
If you move forward, we do an intake to really get to know you, what you've been using, what else is happening, what you've tried before, your goals. This creates a treatment plan for your specific situation.
4. You Start
You show up and start working on getting better. First day is orientation: meeting your treatment team, understanding the program, building trust. From there, you're doing the work every day.
The first few days are usually pretty intense. New people, opening up about hard stuff, facing things you've been pushing down for who knows how long. That's normal. Everyone goes through it. But then something shifts. You start to get comfortable. Group doesn't feel as awkward anymore. You connect with your therapist. You pick up real tools for dealing with cravings and triggers. The daily routine actually starts helping instead of feeling like a grind.
What you'll get from us: We'll be straight with you, but we're not here to judge. We've done this enough times to know what helps people stay sober. Your past is your past. We care about what you do from here.
Whether this is for you or someone you love, our Tampa team is here to help you figure out the next right step.
Call Florida Treatment Center: (866) 751-6875
Where We're Located:
We're in Temple Terrace, easy to reach from all over Tampa Bay, St. Pete, Brandon, Carrollwood, wherever you're coming from.
Don't wait for things to get worse. Tampa does recover, and you can too. Recovery is possible. You don't have to do this alone. Our PHP program gives you the intensive support you need to break free from addiction and start building something better.
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Outpatient offers flexible treatment to receive therapy and support while maintaining work, family and/or school.
IOP provides a higher level of care than standard outpatient , with more frequent therapy sessions and structured support.
