About Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale
Lifeskills South Florida provides medical detox and residential treatment in Fort Lauderdale for adults with complex, high-acuity mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The campus offers 24/7 nursing and clinical support, semi-private accommodations, and care designed for stabilization, evaluation, and detoxification, including support for conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral addictions.
Match Care to Clinical Needs
Treatment begins with medical and psychiatric evaluation, detox planning when needed, medication review, and a closer look at each client’s symptoms, history, and safety needs. Clinicians use this information to shape care around stabilization first, then adjust therapy, psychiatric support, and daily structure as clients become more ready to process emotions, build coping skills, and plan next steps.
Balance Safety, Comfort, and Routine
Clients receive care in a structured campus setting with semi-private rooms, private outdoor spaces, an on-site pool, and chef-prepared meals tailored to nutritional needs. The environment supports safety and routine during detox and residential treatment, while recreational therapy, yoga, personal training, and daily structure help clients practice healthier rhythms outside formal clinical sessions.
Continue Care After Stabilization
Fort Lauderdale is part of Lifeskills’ broader Florida continuum, giving clients step-down options after detox or residential treatment. Depending on clinical needs, clients may transition into partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), transitional living, alumni support, or outpatient coordination that helps them continue progress with more independence.



