Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery

166 Ogden Rd
Venice, FL 34285

Venice, Florida

941-366-5333

About Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery

For over 55 years, Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery (formerly First Step of Sarasota Inc.) has been a lifeline for individuals in Sarasota County, Florida, seeking healing and long-term stability. They operate three outpatient locations in the region, including this location in Venice.

Their continuum of care ranges from 24/7 crisis support, inpatient detox and residential care to outpatient services including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) alongside long-term support via case management.

They also offer school-based prevention initiatives that empower at-risk youth with the skills and knowledge to make healthier choices and break the cycle of substance use.

Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment

At this facility, you can access a full range of outpatient, medication-based services to address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. They also offer Drug Court treatment, a voluntary outpatient alternative to jail for adults facing drug-related charges.

Specialized family intervention services are available for parents who have lost or are at risk of losing custody of their children to DCF due to substance use. Individuals with primary mental health conditions can also access evidence-based and holistic therapy with ongoing care to support lasting healing.

Integrated and Medication-Based Recovery

MAT pairs counseling or behavioral therapy with FDA-approved meds to promote long-term recovery. Adults and adolescents facing opioid or alcohol use challenges with or without underlying mental health conditions can receive medication-based support here.

I found that the facility offers substance use and psychiatric evaluations along with personalized care planning to ensure targeted support. Patients are prescribed either Suboxone or Vivitrol as part of their tailored recovery plans to ease withdrawal symptoms and curb physiological cravings.

This allows them to focus on counseling and other therapeutic support while building strategies for relapse prevention and long-term success. They may receive medication management as part of integrated care to address underlying mental health conditions, ensuring whole-person healing.

I appreciate that the program also includes case management to help coordinate care and address personal needs like housing, employment and legal support, ensuring ongoing support throughout the recovery process.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Young adults often develop addiction for different reasons than older individuals. That’s why a young adult program in Florida focuses on the unique pressures, needs, and challenges faced by young adults.

Adult Program

Treatment at an adult program in Florida addresses the needs of each individual as they work toward recovery. Programs are designed for men and women ages 18 and up, and include a variety of treatment protocols to match the severity of the addiction, type of substance, and personal situation.

Alcoholism

Each alcohol rehab in Florida offers unique amenities and approaches, but most follow the same general guidelines. Treatment includes detox, rehabilitation, and maintenance. This is a proven approach to provide the greatest results for long-term recovery.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment gives men who are struggling with substance use disorders a connection point to other men with similar struggles. This common ground can make a huge impact on men’s rehab in Florida.

Women's Rehab

Often, women who have a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring disorder. Women’s rehab in Florida often addresses both the addiction and mental health disorder with dual diagnosis treatment.

Opioid Treatment

Opioid rehab in Florida provides the care you need to help you safely and comfortably navigate a path to recovery. Treatment addresses both emotional and physical aspects of addiction, offering individualized tracks and custom programs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Florida helps people in treatment to revisit painful thoughts and memories and learn new ways to cope with them. These newly-learned techniques replace substance use and help the individual maintain sobriety.

Drug Rehab

Florida residents who are struggling with substance abuse don’t have to face their challenges alone. Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome addiction and make a full recovery.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Therapists use rational emotive behavioral therapy in Florida to help individuals evaluate their irrational beliefs surrounding their substance use behaviors. This therapy helps participants change patterns of thinking and behavior to overcome addiction.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Florida focuses on relapse prevention and long-term recovery. It typically includes several counseling sessions per week as well as membership in a support group such as NA or AA. This treatment can last several weeks or several months, based on your ongoing needs.

Detox & MAT

While each drug rehab in Florida is unique, most programs begin with detox. This process can last up to seven days. During that time, addictive substances are slowly removed from your system. Medication is often used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)