Hanley Center

Medical care on the West Palm Beach campus

Hanley’s medical services page describes on-site assessment, medically managed detox and continuing medical care alongside therapy. It lists physicians, psychiatrists and nursing staff, with nursing available around the clock. The provider also describes support for some co-occurring physical concerns, including chronic pain and conditions that require ongoing monitoring. These capabilities are relevant when comparing programs for a person whose substance-use concerns are accompanied by medical needs.

The assessment should establish which conditions the campus can manage and what would require another setting. Hanley identifies neighboring St. Mary’s Medical Center as an option for emergency and specialty care. Its proximity does not mean that hospital services are part of every residential package. A proposed admission should explain medical responsibilities, existing prescription management, any outside appointments and the arrangements for urgent transfer. Continuing-care recommendations should also address physical health, particularly where the person needs follow-up with a physician after leaving the campus.

Men’s and women’s residential pathways

The men’s program and women’s program describe separate residential treatment pathways with individual and group therapy, medical input and assessment of co-occurring concerns. Both incorporate a 12-step framework alongside other therapeutic methods. The women’s page specifies adults aged 18 and older and discusses trauma, body image and related needs. The men’s page describes topics such as emotional expression, relationships, grief and preparation for continuing care.

These are descriptions of available tracks rather than assumptions about what any individual will experience or prefer. Admissions should explain the selected peer group, accommodation and actual clinical schedule. Ask how individual sessions are planned, how specialized work is selected and how spiritual or 12-step elements fit with the person’s preferences. The published treatment menus do not establish identical appointments for everyone. A program outline should distinguish required activities from optional support and explain how the team adapts the plan as assessment and treatment progress.

The older-adult program

Hanley’s older-adult treatment page identifies a program for men and women aged 60 and older. It describes medical, psychological and psychiatric assessment, attention to chronic pain, and a peer group organized around similar stages of life. The provider also discusses nutrition and activity options, including walking areas and a pool. These features can help families compare the program with a mixed-age setting without assuming that age alone determines an individual’s needs.

An admissions discussion should cover mobility, existing medical conditions, medication, hearing or communication needs and any assistance required during daily life. The page’s discussion of medical care should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every nursing or personal-care need can be accommodated. Confirm the specific support available and the circumstances requiring outside treatment. Families should also review the payment arrangement carefully, because an older-adult program does not imply Medicare participation. The discharge plan needs to connect psychiatric and substance-use care with the person’s established medical providers.

Casa Flores for pregnant women and newborns

Casa Flores is Hanley’s residential program for pregnant women with substance-use disorders, with continued support for mothers and babies after delivery. Its published model combines addiction care, prenatal coordination, parenting education and postpartum support. The program page describes five hours of individual therapy and 20 hours of group work weekly, alongside case management and help with practical or family-related needs. Those are program descriptions to confirm for the individual admission.

The provider works with community obstetric, pediatric and hospital partners. Families should therefore clarify where prenatal appointments and delivery take place, how transport is arranged and who provides medical care for the baby. The page distinguishes current capacity from a planned expansion in 2027; future rooms should not be treated as available now. Admission criteria, pregnancy stage, accommodation after birth and financial arrangements all need direct confirmation. Case-management support can include child-welfare or family-reunification issues, but the program cannot guarantee a particular legal or custody outcome.

The Patriots Initiative

The Patriots Initiative serves veterans, active-duty military personnel and active or retired first responders with mental health or substance-use concerns. Hanley describes participants attending their age- and gender-specific treatment units while also receiving weekly sessions tailored to service-related experiences. This is a useful distinction: the initiative adds specialized programming within the broader campus model rather than necessarily placing every participant in a separate, exclusively military residence.

The published approach includes trauma-focused work, individual and group care, family involvement and medically managed detox where needed. The page also describes limited scholarship assistance supported by charitable funding for eligible veterans. Availability and qualification require confirmation; military service alone does not establish a funded place or insurance authorization. Prospective patients can ask about the current group schedule, staff experience with their occupation, any employer or referral requirements and how continuing care will be coordinated. Financial support should be established before relying on it to arrange travel or admission.

Headwaters is a distinct private-pay option

Headwaters at Hanley Center is described as a smaller program for people seeking additional privacy and flexibility around professional or family responsibilities. Its published accommodation consists of eight private suites. The program page specifies two individual therapy sessions weekly alongside psychiatric care, trauma-informed treatment and wellness services. It also describes limited access to phones and laptops when clinically appropriate, which should be agreed as part of the individual plan rather than assumed to mean unrestricted work throughout treatment.

Headwaters is explicitly private pay and does not accept insurance. This differs from Hanley’s broader programs that work with eligible out-of-network benefits. A quote should therefore identify Headwaters by name and explain the accommodation, appointments and other services included. Ask how clinical time, device access and personal responsibilities are balanced. The smaller setting and additional amenities are practical features to assess alongside the program’s suitability; they do not establish a guaranteed clinical result or make every Hanley admission a Headwaters stay.

Primary mental health care has its own setting

The residential mental health program describes a dedicated ten-bed unit separate from other Hanley programming. It lists its own nursing and medical support, shared living spaces and the possibility of private suites. The program addresses adult mental health concerns and includes assessment, psychotherapy, medication management when appropriate and case coordination. This separate setting matters for people seeking primary mental health treatment rather than entering a substance-use-focused residential track.

The page also describes a two-day family education program, held monthly and intended for relatives rather than patients. That format differs from the five-day addiction-family program described elsewhere. Admissions should confirm which family option applies, the dates and any approval needed for younger relatives. For the patient, clarify the proposed room, individual therapy schedule, psychiatric involvement and criteria for admission. A broad list of diagnoses does not show whether a particular level of acuity can be managed, so the clinical assessment remains central to deciding fit.

The five-day addiction-family program

Hanley’s Family Program page describes a five-day sequence of education, guided communication and support for relatives of patients in addiction treatment. The curriculum builds across consecutive days and includes work on a continuing-care plan. The provider says this program is offered without a program charge to families and loved ones of its treatment patients. Travel, accommodation and the current participation arrangements should still be confirmed before relatives make plans.

The page also describes a separate, free community program developed with the National Association for Children of Addiction for children aged seven to 12 affected by a loved one’s addiction. This is family support, rather than an admission pathway for children to adult residential treatment. Ask which option is appropriate for each relative, whether advance registration is needed and how consent and information sharing work. Family members can have needs of their own, so participation should be planned around those needs as well as the patient’s return home.

PHP with accommodation outside residential treatment

Hanley’s PHP description specifies six hours daily, Monday through Friday, totaling 30 hours a week. A typical course is described as about a month. Participants live at home, in sober living or in other community accommodation while traveling to treatment. Hanley also describes two community houses it operates. This makes PHP a different practical arrangement from remaining in the main residential program around the clock.

The published schedule includes group work, weekly individual counseling, family sessions, continuing-care planning and recovery activities. A housing proposal should identify the specific house, room arrangement, transport and charges, separately from the clinical schedule. The program expects participants to be medically and psychiatrically stable for this level of care. Existing medication and support needs should be reviewed individually rather than inferred from a general program label. People returning to employment or family duties need to account for the full daytime commitment and travel time before deciding whether the timetable works.

The evening intensive outpatient program

The IOP page describes a six-week course on the West Palm Beach campus, with treatment groups on three evenings each week and an individual appointment weekly. Each patient is assigned a primary counselor. Published topics include emotional regulation, distress tolerance, relationships, boundaries, sleep and relapse-prevention planning, with a 12-step component. The evening format may suit some people who can remain safely at home while continuing work or other daytime responsibilities.

Hanley describes IOP as an option both after a higher level of care and as an initial placement when assessment supports it. It should not be assumed that a person must first complete Hanley residential treatment. Ask about current start times, attendance expectations, assessment, substance testing and how psychiatric or medication appointments are arranged. A clear plan should also explain what happens after the six-week framework, including any further counseling, recovery support or change in treatment intensity. The published duration is a planning reference, subject to individual clinical review.

Out-of-network benefits and other funding

The insurance and payment page states that Hanley is not in network with any insurer but works with many private plans that offer out-of-network benefits. It does not accept Medicare or Medicaid. The admissions team describes checking eligibility, estimated patient costs and claims arrangements. Those statements are more precise than a general statement that insurance is accepted, because the actual benefit and personal liability depend on the policy and service.

Hanley also describes employer or employee-assistance arrangements and limited Lifesaver Scholarship funding for eligible patients. Neither should be assumed available without confirmation. Ask for the expected program charge, any authorization requirements, the amount due before admission and how additional days are handled. If the pathway includes residential care, PHP and separate housing, each component may have different financial terms. The written agreement should identify the program and services involved, while keeping Headwaters’ private-pay model distinct from the broader center’s out-of-network reimbursement arrangements.

Continuing care starts during admission

The continuing-care process begins early in treatment. Hanley describes an Alumni Care Coordinator working with the primary therapist and multidisciplinary team, with family members and referring professionals involved when the patient consents. The plan can address counseling, medical or psychiatric appointments, medication, housing, work or education and recovery activities. The coordinator’s role is to connect those practical pieces rather than leave the patient with only a general recommendation to seek support.

Before discharge, the useful outcome is a specific plan with named providers, appointment dates and responsibilities. Someone returning outside Florida should confirm how records and clinical recommendations reach their local team. Where housing changes, the availability and terms should be established before travel. Alumni meetings and peer activities can add continuing connection, but they serve a different purpose from clinical appointments or prescribing. Families can ask how their own support needs are included and how the plan will be reviewed if the person’s circumstances change after leaving Hanley.

The linked Hanley Center primary pages were reviewed on October 18, 2026. Track-specific schedules, accommodation, family programs and funding arrangements should be confirmed for the proposed admission; planned future capacity is not represented as currently available.