Free & Low-Cost Drug Rehab in Florida
No money? You still have real options. Here they are.
Not having money should never be the reason someone doesn't get help for addiction. Florida has genuinely free residential programs, county-run treatment centers with sliding-scale fees, and national helplines that cost nothing to call. Everything below is real and free to use — no sign-up with me required.
Not in Florida? My recovery resources page covers all sixteen states I serve: Florida, Texas, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Virginia.
In crisis right now? Call or text 988 any time, day or night. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Start Here — Free and Immediate
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. They'll connect you with local treatment options, including free and low-cost ones. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
FindTreatment.gov
The federal treatment locator. You can filter by payment options — including free treatment, sliding fee scale, and payment assistance — so you only see places you can actually afford.
211 Florida
Dial 211 or visit the site to get connected with local health and human services — including substance use treatment referrals in your county. Free and confidential.
Free Residential Programs in Florida
These programs provide housing, meals, and treatment at no cost to you:
Faith Farm Ministries
A free, 9-month faith-based residential recovery program for men and women, with campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach, and Okeechobee. No cost — the program is supported by their thrift stores and donations. Call (844) 946-8253.
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center — Fort Lauderdale
A no-fee residential work-therapy program for men with alcohol or drug dependence (90 days or more), including counseling and job skills. Located at 1901 W Broward Blvd. Call (954) 463-3725.
County-Run Treatment With Sliding-Scale Fees
Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)
Run by Broward County itself. Offers detox, residential, and outpatient treatment for adults 18+, with an income-based sliding fee scale for uninsured clients and Medicaid accepted. Admissions: (954) 357-4851.
Not in Broward? Every Florida county has a state-funded managing entity for substance abuse services. Call 211 and ask for the low-cost or sliding-scale treatment options in your county — they exist everywhere in the state.
What About Medicaid in Florida?
Here's the plain truth: Florida has not expanded Medicaid the way most states have. You may qualify if you're pregnant, have children and very low income, have a disability, or are a senior. Most adults without children don't qualify. You can check at myflfamilies.com or call 1-866-762-2237.
If Medicaid isn't an option for you, a Marketplace health plan may be — and those plans are required to cover drug and alcohol treatment as an essential health benefit. Open enrollment starts November 1. That's exactly what I help people with — keep reading.
Sober Living After Treatment
Oxford House runs a national directory of self-run, sober living homes — democratic, drug-free housing where residents share costs. A practical next step after completing a program.
Talk to Me — Confidential
Not sure what you're eligible for, or whether insurance could cover treatment? Text RECOVERY and I'll walk you through it personally. Free, confidential, no judgment.
More helplines, treatment finders, and sober-living resources: my free recovery resources page. Wondering how coverage works? Does insurance cover rehab in Florida?
A Note From Me
I'm Christopher Horne, a licensed health insurance broker — and I put this page together because cost shouldn't keep anyone from getting help. These programs don't require insurance, and you don't have to be my client to use them. If you want help figuring out the insurance side, I'm here. You don't have to do this alone.
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