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Miami, FL Joint Commission

AWA Miami

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Program length

5 days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Occupancy

31-50 beds

Call (866) 650-5678

Website

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) offers comprehensive outpatient programs ideal for adolescents and teens ages 13-17, specializing in mental healthcare and co-occurring disorders such as substance use disorder (SUD). Their holistic programs offer an individualized blend of evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy, creative experiential activities and academic support with a family-centered approach. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with clients and their loved ones, helping teens build resilience, foster self-discovery and awareness and strengthen peer and family relationships in an environment promoting connection and healing. The therapeutic day program at AWA is their highest level of care, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Their day program offers a residential-like structure while allowing clients to remain living at home, with 8 hours of treatment per day, 5 days per week. The therapeutic day program consists of 1 hour of 1-on-1 therapy and 4 hours of evidence-based group sessions per week, integrating 2-3 hours of on-site academic support with an education coordinator to ensure teens keep up with their schooling. Additionally, clients have a weekly psychiatric assessment to check on progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Nutritional counseling and support is available as required, along with lunch, snacks and drinks provided daily. Teens are typically in PHP for 4-12 weeks, and then transition to an intensive outpatient program (IOP). IOP is an afternoon program, treating teens experiencing mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues or SUD. The after-school program meets for 3 hours per day, 3-5 days per week, consisting of 2 daily group sessions. Experiential and creative activities such as music, yoga and mindfulness are offered, with designated study spaces equipped for teens to work on homework assignments. Teens and their families typically spend 10-16 weeks in IOP. Treatment at AWA strongly encourages family involvement, emphasizing the importance of parents and loved ones being involved in their teen’s recovery process. AWA offers a weekly parent support group, monthly multi-family group support meetings, and clinical services for crisis management. Additionally, families at AWA may participate in regular family therapy sessions.

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies

Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services