Healthy Connections CMHC
Healthy Connections CMHC, located in Miami, FL, offers comprehensive mental health counseling with a focus on families, particularly parent-child relationships. Founded over 20 years ago by Prince R. Drago and Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver, the center employs cognitive behavioral approaches, positive psychology, and mindfulness.
Committed to mental wellness, Healthy Connections CMHC earned the gold award for Best Mental Health Counseling Services in Miami by Miami-Dade Favorites, showcasing their dedication and excellence in the field.
- Specializes in parent-child relationships and parenting support, aiming to improve communication and parenting skills.
- Offers a range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
- Provides personalized counseling sessions and comprehensive evaluations tailored to individual needs.
- Operates as a Medicaid Certified Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF).
Healthy Connections CMHC treats various mental health issues affecting families, with services particularly beneficial for parents and children seeking to improve their relationships.
- 27 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 26 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Healthy Connections CMHC in Miami, FL
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Healthy Connections CMHC aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are treatment programs suitable for people who wish to stay at home while undergoing treatment. IOPs like Healthy Connections CMHC make it possible for individuals to carry on with their responsibilities at work or school, in or near Miami, FL. It’s easy to find an IOP center that offers individualized treatment protocols.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Miami, FL. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Healthy Connections CMHC peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
Partial hospitalization programs offer another level of addiction treatment at Healthy Connections CMHC. It is another way to receive a significant amount of treatment while decreasing the time commitment and cost. It can be a good option for stepping down from inpatient treatment in anticipation of a fully independent life in Miami, FL.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Healthy Connections CMHC. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Miami, FL such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Healthy Connections CMHC‘s Therapies & Programs
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Healthy Connections CMHC in Miami, FL involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Healthy Connections CMHC reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Healthy Connections CMHC addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.
The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.
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Location & Contact
2780 SW 37th Avenue Suite 206
Miami, FL 33133
Phone Number
(305) 646-0112
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Location
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2780 SW 37th Avenue Suite 206 Ste 206
Miami, FL 33133 -
(305) 646-0112
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Miami, Florida Addiction and Treatment
Florida is one of the nation's epicenters for substance abuse and drug-related overdoses. In 2014, around 410,000 Florida residents were addicted to drugs and alcohol. Over the last 10 years, 12% of all deaths in the state were attributed to substance abuse. Treatment admissions for alcohol reached 24,329 patients in 2016, and 2.5% of Florida high school students admitted to using crack cocaine.
Miami is a sun-kissed coastal paradise, enticing adventure-seekers with glittering beaches and a thriving arts scene. Grim statistics reveal a 25% spike in opioid casualties and a doubling of fentanyl fatalities from 2020 to 2024, underscoring the city's battle against substance abuse.
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