SHIELD Psychiatry
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Substance Use Treatment Resources
Thank you for providing information about the patient’s current needs. Based on the responses submitted, the most appropriate next step is an evaluation with a clinician or program that specializes in substance use treatment. SHIELD Psychiatry is not structured to provide the coordinated substance use treatment and psychiatric medication management that may be needed. We are therefore unable to proceed to intake so that time is not lost reaching services equipped to provide this specialized care.
This referral carries no judgment. Substance use disorders are treatable medical conditions. Outcomes are often strongest when substance use treatment, psychiatric care, family support, and recovery services are coordinated by clinicians with specialized training.
Start Here
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free and confidential treatment referral and information services, available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
Call 1-800-662-4357FindTreatment.gov
Search for mental health and substance use treatment programs by ZIP code, age group, service type, and level of care.
Search for Treatment211 Community Referrals
Receive help identifying local treatment, crisis, financial, transportation, and family-support resources.
Dial 2-1-1Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Programs
Program availability, age requirements, insurance participation, and levels of care may change. Call each organization directly and request a substance use assessment for an adolescent or young adult. The receiving program will determine the appropriate level of care.
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(813) 384-4000
Ibis Healthcare — Formerly DACCO
Tampa-area substance use, behavioral health, prevention, recovery, and integrated healthcare services. Families may still recognize the organization by its former DACCO name. Visit the program website.
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1-888-727-6398
Operation PAR
Substance use treatment, prevention, outpatient, medication, and residential services in participating Tampa Bay locations. Adolescent outpatient services are available in some programs. Visit Operation PAR.
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1-800-878-5470
BayCare Behavioral Health
Behavioral health and substance use assessment, treatment, and referral services across portions of Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding communities.
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(813) 246-4899
Agency for Community Treatment Services — ACTS
Tampa Bay substance use and co-occurring behavioral health treatment for children, adults, and families, with several service levels and locations. Visit ACTS Florida.
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(407) 875-3700
Aspire Health Partners
Central Florida behavioral health, psychiatric, crisis, detoxification, outpatient, and substance use treatment services. Visit Aspire Health Partners.
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(407) 875-3700
Center for Drug-Free Living / Aspire Health Partners
The former Center for Drug-Free Living is now part of Aspire Health Partners. Call Aspire’s central access line for current program placement and service availability.
Support for Parents and Families
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1-888-425-2666
Al-Anon and Alateen
Peer support for family members and young people affected by another person’s alcohol use. Find Al-Anon or Alateen support.
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(855) 378-4373
Partnership to End Addiction
Free and confidential guidance for parents and caregivers concerned about a young person’s alcohol or drug use. Text CONNECT to 55753 or visit Partnership to End Addiction.
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Find a Meeting
Nar-Anon Florida
Peer support for relatives and friends affected by another person’s drug use. Find a Florida Nar-Anon meeting.
Overdose Prevention and Naloxone
Naloxone, commonly sold under the brand name Narcan, can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Keep naloxone in the home when prescription opioids, fentanyl, heroin, counterfeit pills, or other possible opioids may be present. Naloxone is available without an individual prescription through many pharmacies. No-cost kits may also be available through participating Florida Department of Health locations and the Florida iSaveFL overdose-prevention network. Naloxone does not replace emergency medical care. Always call 911 when an opioid overdose is suspected.
⚠️ If There Is an Overdose or Immediate Danger
If the person is unresponsive, breathing slowly or not breathing, has blue or gray lips, is having a seizure, cannot be awakened, or may have overdosed, call 911 immediately. Administer naloxone when available and follow the emergency dispatcher’s instructions.
Florida law provides certain protections for people who seek emergency medical assistance during a suspected overdose. Fear of legal consequences should not delay calling 911.
For emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or another behavioral health crisis, call or text 988. If there is immediate danger, use 911 rather than waiting for crisis-line support.
Continue Current Treatment Until New Care Is Established
If the patient currently has a psychiatric prescriber, pediatrician, primary-care clinician, therapist, or substance use treatment provider, please continue working with that clinician until new care is established. Do not abruptly stop, restart, increase, decrease, or otherwise change prescribed psychiatric medication without guidance from the current prescriber, unless emergency medical personnel instruct otherwise.
We understand that seeking substance use care can feel difficult and overwhelming. Specialized treatment is an important and hopeful next step, and we sincerely hope these resources help your family connect with appropriate support quickly.