Drug & Alcohol Rehab · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL
Still Detox treats adults from Fort Lauderdale at a medical detox and residential facility in Boca Raton, about 30 minutes north on I-95. Clients flying in land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, about 30 minutes from the facility.
- About 30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale
- 30 minutes from FLL airport
- Travel coordinated for out-of-state clients
- Joint Commission accredited
Joint Commission accredited
Licensed by Florida DCF- LegitScript certified
Psychology Today verified
Getting here from Fort Lauderdale
How far is Still Detox from Fort Lauderdale?
Still Detox is about 30 minutes and 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale by car, via I-95, at 950 NW 9th Court in Boca Raton on the University Hospital campus beside Boca Regional Hospital.
Fort Lauderdale is the Broward County seat, and Still Detox sits just across the Palm Beach County line in Boca Raton. Local clients travel by Uber arranged through admissions, and clients from outside Florida fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Get directions →What treatment does Still Detox offer Fort Lauderdale residents?
Still Detox offers Fort Lauderdale residents four levels of care at one Boca Raton facility: medical detox, residential treatment, dual diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Detox averages 7 to 10 days, and most clients step down to residential care on day 8.
How many Broward County residents die from drug overdose?
371 Broward County residents died from drug overdose in 2024, and 298 in 2025, according to provisional CDC county counts.
Fort Lauderdale is Broward County's largest city at about 190,600 residents. Still Detox serves Fort Lauderdale from Boca Raton, just across the county line, and admits both local residents and clients who fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The following are 3 public resources for Fort Lauderdale residents alongside Still Detox:
- 211 Broward: dial 2-1-1 or text 898211 for local referrals
- Broward Behavioral Health Coalition: (954) 622-8121, the county's managing entity for publicly funded care
- 911 for a medical emergency, including a suspected overdose
How does Still Detox arrange travel for clients flying into Fort Lauderdale?
Still Detox coordinates flights for out-of-state clients after clinical approval and a confirmed commitment, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is about 30 minutes from the Boca Raton facility.
Travel planning at Still Detox starts only after the pre-assessment clears a client clinically, so nobody books a flight before a bed is confirmed. HFA travel support is available with sliding-scale resource allocation for clients who qualify.
Still Detox now operates two facilities, Boca Raton and Mays Landing, New Jersey. Admissions uses that to separate a client from home: a Northeast resident often flies into FLL for treatment in Florida, and a South Florida resident can choose the New Jersey facility instead.
How does admission work for Fort Lauderdale residents?
Admission to Still Detox from Fort Lauderdale takes one phone call, a confidential insurance check and a pre-assessment call within 3 days of arrival. Fort Lauderdale residents travel by Uber arranged through admissions; clients from other states fly into FLL.
The following are the 5 steps Still Detox admissions follows for every client:
- Call admissions at (561) 556-2677; the same representative stays with you from first call to arrival.
- Verify insurance benefits confidentially through VerifyTx before anything is committed.
- Complete a pre-assessment covering substance history, medical history and current medications.
- Arrange travel; Still Detox books Uber rides for Florida residents once a bed is confirmed.
- Arrive to a nurse and technician together, with a Medical Director evaluation within 24 hours.
Still Detox Boca Raton
Why Fort Lauderdale residents choose Still Detox
Hospital-campus location
Still Detox sits on the University Hospital campus beside Boca Regional Hospital, so emergency hospital services are immediately available.
Physicians who are on site
The Medical Director, psychiatrist and clinical director at Still Detox work full time at the facility. The Medical Director evaluates every client in person within 24 hours.
Care most programs decline
Still Detox admits clients with PICC lines, active cancer, late-stage cirrhosis, seizure disorders, HIV and C. difficile, plus older adults with complex medical needs.
Inside the facility
What the Boca Raton facility looks like
Still Detox Boca Raton is a 3,000 to 5,500 square foot residence with 14 beds, 2 private rooms at detox and 2 at residential, a full backyard with a basketball court, and a recreational games area.
Questions
Questions Fort Lauderdale families ask before admission
Is there a Still Detox in Fort Lauderdale?
No. Still Detox serves Fort Lauderdale from its Boca Raton facility, about 30 minutes north. The facility has 14 beds, 24/7 nursing and physicians on site full time.
Which airport is closest to Still Detox?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) and Palm Beach International (PBI) are each about 30 minutes from Still Detox in Boca Raton.
Does Still Detox help with travel costs?
Yes. Still Detox offers HFA travel support with sliding-scale resource allocation for qualifying clients, arranged after clinical approval.
How long is residential treatment at Still Detox?
Residential treatment at Still Detox runs up to 30 days, with 5.5 to 6 hours of clinical programming each day, daily group therapy and at least one individual session per week.
Does Still Detox accept TRICARE?
Yes. Still Detox is in-network with TRICARE through the U.S. Department of Defense. Commercial plans are out-of-network and verified before admission.
Are service animals allowed at Still Detox?
Yes. Still Detox accommodates legitimate service animals, including dogs and cats, which most treatment centers do not allow.
Sources: CDC NCHS, VSRR Provisional County-Level Drug Overdose Death Counts · U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 city population estimates
Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton, arranged in one call
Still Detox admissions verifies benefits, completes the pre-assessment and coordinates local or airport travel for Fort Lauderdale clients. See how admissions works.
Service areas
Other Florida cities Still Detox serves
Still Detox Boca Raton admits adults from across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. See every city Still Detox serves.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Gladys Martinez
Medical Director, Still Detox
Dr. Gladys Martinez is the Medical Director at Still Detox and oversees all medical care. Dr. Martinez evaluates every client in person within 24 hours of admission and oversees detox medication tapers. Read Dr. Gladys Martinez’s full bio.