Teen and adolescent substance use treatment
The Academy at Ambrosia
Port St. Lucie, FloridaSubstance use disorder treatment for teens ages 13 to 17 in Port St. Lucie, with residential, PHP, and IOP care, family involvement, and education support.
Care at this location
A dedicated setting for ages 13 to 17
The Academy combines evidence-based behavioral health treatment with individualized education support. Each teen receives a treatment plan shaped around clinical needs, family context, and a supported transition back to school and daily life.
Substance use care for teenagers
The Academy at Ambrosia serves adolescents ages 13 to 17 in Port St. Lucie. It is Ambrosia's adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) program, with residential, PHP, and IOP options. The assessment also considers mental health and behavioral concerns alongside substance use. Clinical experience and neuroscience inform the program's approach to individualized care.
A family may be seeking help for one clear concern or trying to understand several changes at once. The starting point is a conversation about the teen's current needs, prior care, school experience, and life at home. Families do not need to decide on a diagnosis before asking for help.
- NIA: adolescent mental health
For adolescent mental health care, explore Neuroscience Institute for Adolescents (NIA), a distinct program offering residential, PHP, and IOP.
- Adolescent substance use
Learn about teen addiction care, family involvement, and discussing substance use alongside mental health concerns.
Family and education belong in the plan
The Academy combines behavioral health treatment with individualized education support. Parents and caregivers bring important context, while the teen's own concerns and goals also need to be heard. Family work addresses communication and the practical questions that continue outside treatment.
The adolescent day program includes an onsite teacher, classes, and tutoring during program hours. Ask how the academic plan would work with your child's school, current assignments, and any existing supports. Discuss credit arrangements and return-to-school planning directly with the team and the school.
Understand the program before choosing a setting
The Academy offers residential treatment in a live-in setting, structured day treatment through PHP, and scheduled intensive outpatient sessions through IOP. Assessment helps establish the right level of support for the teen's current needs, with planning for the next stage as care progresses.
Ask about the daily schedule, supervision, living arrangements, transportation, and communication with parents or guardians. If substance withdrawal is a concern, tell admissions before planning a start at The Academy. Midwest Detox in West Palm Beach is a separate service that also assesses adolescents for medically supervised detox.
- Explore The Academy's levels of care
Read about residential, PHP, and IOP for adolescent substance use treatment.
See the setting
Tour The Academy at Ambrosia
The Port St. Lucie setting brings clinical care and academic support together for adolescents. Call to learn about current availability and arrange a tour.
A first conversation for parents and caregivers
Tell admissions your teen's age, the changes that prompted your call, and any current treatment. You can ask about The Academy even if you are still trying to understand what kind of help is needed.
- Bring questions about mental health, substance use, family participation, and school support.
- Ask what records, guardian documentation, and clinical assessments are needed before admission.
- Review availability, insurance benefits, expected costs, and how the team plans for the return home and to school.
Ready to talk with admissions?
Talk with admissions about residential, PHP, or IOP substance use care for a teen ages 13 to 17 at The Academy in Port St. Lucie.