Peace River Center
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
About Peace River Center
Peace River Center is a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in Bartow, Florida offering substance use treatment and mental health services across Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.
The address at 1239 East Main Street serves as the organization's Bartow Administration Offices, while addiction treatment is delivered at separate Peace River Center locations.
As a long standing regional provider, I appreciate Peace River Center integrates substance use care within a broad continuum that includes mental health, crisis response and community support.
24/7 Crisis Line Support
Peace River Center provides a coordinated continuum of care, with substance use treatment offered at locations such as the Gilmore Annex and the Bartow Crisis Stabilization Unit rather than at the East Main Street administrative office.
I want to point out that those seeking care should confirm the appropriate treatment site before visiting.
The organization's continuum spans mental health care, substance use disorder services and crisis intervention, victim services, and health and wellness support.
A free 24 hour emotional support and crisis line is available, including help for people experiencing urges to use alcohol or drugs.
Quick Facts
- Address note: 1239 East Main Street is the Bartow Administration Offices, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Services: Substance use treatment and mental health care, crisis response and victim services
- Access: A 24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis response are available across the three county area
- Payment: Services are not denied based on inability to pay, with discounts based on family size and income
Amenities
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.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.
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.
EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.
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.
If you're over the age of 65, elderly rehab in Florida gives you the opportunity to be in a treatment program with your peers. This tends to be helpful for older adults because they can receive mutual support and acceptance from their peers. These programs are specifically designed for seniors.
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.
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.
Levels of Care
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.
If you are struggling with both an addiction and a mental health disorder, treatment for dual diagnosis in Florida is necessary for successful recovery. This multidisciplinary approach treats both substance abuse and co-occurring disorders such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety.
During initial rehab treatment, you learn how to get sober. Aftercare rehab in Florida helps you learn how to stay sober. Through ongoing counseling, support groups, and life coaching, you’ll develop skills to maintain sobriety as you live a successful life in recovery. This support may last up to a year or more, to keep you on the right track.
Accreditations
Accepted Insurance
Contact Information
Natalie is a recent graduate from Purdue University where she studied Psychology and Creative Writing. Every morning, she’s fueled by a cup of tea and her passion for making sure mental health resources are accessible for everyone. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry by her window where she can watch the sunrise.
Rehabs.org regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Peace River Center.



