Specialized Treatment Facility

14426 James Bond Road Gulfport, MS 39503

Gulfport, Mississippi

228-328-6000

About Specialized Treatment Facility

Specialized Treatment Facility or STF is located in Gulfport, Mississippi and offers premier residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages 13 to 18. Its landmark residential program is central to STF’s continuum of care, supported by on campus schooling, evidence based therapies, and a structured 24 hour therapeutic setting. The mission of this program is to strengthen both mental health and education to help teens build a foundation for long term recovery and success.

Merging Education with Treatment

STF’s residential psychiatric treatment program serves male and female adolescents aged 13 to 18 diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance or serious mental health disorders. The facility accommodates up to 48 residents in a secure, structured environment with constant care, integrating psychiatric stabilization, daily routines, and dual diagnosis capable services.

Core clinical features include individual, group, and family therapy, use of cognitive behavioral therapy, and milieu therapy to reinforce healthy social patterns through daily living and behavior expectations.

Clients in this program follow a structured daily schedule combining therapy sessions, school coursework in the on-campus school, life skills development, and recreational and creative activities. Family involvement is also a key element, with family therapy woven into treatment, and communication with caregivers emphasized. I was heartened to see that many clients report that STF “feels like home,” citing the supportive staff and safe environment as key to their comfort and recovery experience.

What to Expect Step by Step

Here is a typical journey through STF’s flagship residential psychiatric program:

Comprehensive assessment to evaluate mental health needs, emotional disturbance, and behavioral challenges.
Admission into 24/7 residential care with placement in the therapeutic milieu if acute stabilization is needed.
Active treatment involving daily individual, group, and family therapy alongside academic instruction in the on-campus school.
Life skills and social development through structured routines, recreational and creative activities, and milieu engagement.
Aftercare planning and relapse prevention, including strategies for maintaining gains in home, school, and community settings.

Addiction Prevention Programs

Apart from its residential psychiatric treatment, STF offers certified alcohol and drug misuse prevention programs, and includes group and family counseling, therapeutic milieu activities, and on campus education to maintain academic continuity. I noticed that there is no outpatient or telehealth at STF so all services are delivered in-person within the residential setting.

Payment options include Medicaid and other state-financed insurance plans, private insurance upon verification, and self-pay. Sliding fee scales or financial assistance may be available based on income or other eligibility criteria.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Mississippi works well for short-term rehab programs because it is an action-focused, rapid treatment method. Participants learn coping techniques they can start using immediately to get results.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehab provides intensive, round-the-clock care. Programs are designed primarily for those just compl...eting detox, those in early recovery, or those at a high risk of relapse. Additionally, inpatient rehab in Mississippi typically includes extensive forms of psychotherapy.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Mental health disorders often play a role in addiction. For those who have both a substance abuse disorder and... mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression, dual diagnosis treatment in Mississippi is necessary for successful recovery.

Financial Aid

This option may be available to you if you need help paying for rehab in Mississippi. Financial aid can provid...e access to detox, inpatient rehab, and more. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

Mississippi Medicaid — which is called MississippiCAN — may be an option if you’re struggling to pay for... treatment. Medicaid coverage can vary, but it can help with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Mississippi.

Self-Pay Options

Also known as Private Pay, allows you to take charge of your recovery journey by paying for treatment directly.... You can choose from a range of care options including detox, inpatient rehab and more without being limited to certain providers or programs by your insurer.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you need help paying for treatment, but can't afford the full cost, a Sliding Scale Payment Plan may be an ...option for you in Mississippi. This can provide access to all levels of care including detox and inpatient rehab. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.