Transformations by the Gulf St Pete Beach

Since opening its doors in 2011, Transformations by the Gulf has offered adults with substance use disorders structured programs lasting 30, 60, or 90 days. The clinical staff combines evidence-based therapies alongside 12-Step principles such as honesty, respect, and a willingness to change. Programs are gender-specific, meaning the treatment setting is shaped to meet the particular needs of the individuals it supports.

The center addresses mental health needs and substance use together, treating both at once instead of in sequence. Personal attention and compassionate support are part of the care plan. The location is a short walk from the beach, and days include time outside, which many people find helps them stay engaged in treatment.

This page is independent and does not provide treatment. Through trained advisors, the helpline links callers with licensed providers, costs nothing, and keeps your call private. Calling commits you to nothing.

Treatment options and support services

Residential rehab, outpatient care, and mental health support for people with substance use are what this center provides, and programs usually run 90 days. On the therapy list are individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, acupuncture, adventure therapy, meditation and mindfulness, nutrition counseling, and Twelve Step facilitation. The care model combines evidence-based methods with a holistic, individual focus, and Twelve Step principles appear throughout the weekly schedule.

If you are stepping down from residential care, then outpatient treatment and support meetings can help you keep structure after discharge. Transformations by the Gulf is one of 494 SAMHSA-listed treatment centers in Florida offering residential and outpatient care. This St Pete Beach center offers Joint Commission-accredited residential rehab for men and women with co-occurring conditions.

Adventure outings, beach fitness, boating charters, martial arts, sightseeing, swimming, and yoga round out the week. Alumni events and get-togethers give graduates a way to stay connected. If you need a level of care the center does not provide, then the helpline can help you compare other programs in Florida.

• Twelve Step Facilitation
• Individual Treatment
• Adventure Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Meditation & Mindfulness
• Holistic
• Twelve Step
• Evidence-Based
• 1-on-1 Counseling

Who the program is made for

• Men seeking gender-specific residential care in a beach setting.
• Women only, including pregnant women, in a program designed around their needs.
• People with alcohol use disorder who want a structured, evidence-based program.
• People who have mental health needs alongside substance use that call for care alongside substance use.
• People using benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, nicotine, prescription drugs, or synthetic drugs.
• People who want a holistic approach that includes fitness, nutrition, and outdoor activity.

Where, how big, and how long

Typical program length is 90 days, with 30- and 60-day options also available, and the center has 6-15 beds. Housing is fully furnished and includes a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a few blocks from the beach. Amenities include beach access, a pool, a fitness center, outdoor dining, and access to nature. Rooms are air-conditioned and private or shared, and a personal fitness trainer is available. The center's language is English.

• Outdoor Dining
• Access to Nature
• Fitness Center
• Pool
• Beach Access

Paying for treatment in St Pete Beach

The center lists self-pay pricing. Insurance coverage must be verified by phone before admission, because plans vary in what they cover for residential and outpatient care. If you would like to learn what your plan would pay, then the helpline can help you check coverage with the center at no cost to you. The call is private and does not obligate you to treatment.

Questions before you are admitted

• Will the center take my insurance, and what will I owe once verification is done?
• How many beds are open in the men's or women's program right now?
• What does a typical week look like across the 30-, 60-, and 90-day tracks?
• How does the team coordinate mental health needs alongside substance use with substance use treatment?
• What aftercare is available, including alumni events, outpatient treatment, and support meetings?