# Better Tomorrow Recovery

> Better Tomorrow Recovery (legal name: Better Tomorrow Health, Inc.) is a Florida DCF-licensed provider of virtual addiction and mental health treatment. We deliver Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) by secure telehealth video to adults anywhere in Florida. Admissions: (407) 588-6008, available 24/7.

## Key facts

- Licensing: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) substance abuse license under Chapter 397, F.S. / Rule 65D-30. AHCA certified. Secure telehealth platform.
- Service area: all 67 Florida counties, by telehealth only (no in-person facility). Participants must be physically located in Florida during sessions.
- Levels of care: Virtual IOP (ASAM 2.1, about 9 to 15 hours per week, morning and evening tracks); Virtual PHP (ASAM 2.5, about 20 or more hours per week); MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorder (Suboxone/buprenorphine, Vivitrol/naltrexone) prescribed via telehealth; dual diagnosis care for co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma.
- Conditions treated: alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant and other substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma.
- Insurance: in-network with Florida Medicaid managed care plans (Sunshine Health, Aetna Better Health, Humana Healthy Horizons, Molina Healthcare of Florida, Simply Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan). Also accepts Florida Blue, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare Part B, and TRICARE. Free insurance verification.
- Start time: most people begin their first session within 48 hours of the first call.
- Veterans: virtual IOP for veterans and military families, including PTSD and moral injury support; TRICARE accepted.
- Crisis: call or text 988 (Veterans press 1). Emergency: 911.

## Programs

- [Virtual IOP](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/iop): Intensive outpatient treatment by video
- [Virtual PHP](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/php): Partial hospitalization by video
- [Medication-Assisted Treatment](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mat): Suboxone and Vivitrol by telehealth
- [Virtual Mental Health Treatment](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mental-health): CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care
- [Veterans](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/who-we-serve/veterans): Virtual IOP for Florida veterans, VA and TRICARE guidance

## Central Florida (telehealth only, no local office)

- [Orlando and Orange County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-orlando): evening groups for shift workers, no commute
- [The Villages and Sumter County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-the-villages): older adults; Medicare accepted for virtual IOP
- [Lakeland and Polk County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-lakeland)
- [Deltona and West Volusia](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-deltona): Volusia 2024 drug-poisoning rate 33.4 per 100,000
- [Sanford and Seminole County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-sanford)
- [Melbourne and Brevard County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-melbourne): Space Coast veterans, TRICARE; Brevard 2024 rate 34.4 per 100,000
- [Clermont and Lake County](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-clermont)

## Treasure Coast and Southwest Florida (telehealth only, no local office)

- [Palm City (Martin County)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-palm-city): virtual IOP services by video; Martin County 2024 age-adjusted drug-poisoning rate 23.1 per 100,000
- [Stuart (Martin County)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-stuart): older adults; Medicare and TRICARE accepted for virtual IOP
- [Hendry County (LaBelle, Clewiston)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-hendry-county-florida): nearest in-person IOP about 60 minutes away in Fort Myers

## Big Bend and Northwest Florida (telehealth only, no local office)

- [Franklin County (Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-franklin-county-florida): 2024 age-adjusted drug-poisoning rate 32.5 per 100,000 vs Florida 21.3
- [Wakulla County (Crawfordville, Sopchoppy)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-wakulla-county-florida): no hospital in the county; evening IOP for Tallahassee commuters
- [Gadsden County (Quincy, Havana, Chattahoochee)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-gadsden-county-florida): freestanding ER only; no car needed for virtual care
- [Crestview (Okaloosa County)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-crestview): military families near Eglin and Hurlburt, TRICARE accepted, Central Time

## Nature Coast and Northeast Florida (telehealth only, no local office)

- [Citrus County (Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-citrus-county-florida): 2024 age-adjusted drug-poisoning rate 43.5 per 100,000 vs Florida 21.3; 38.1% of residents are 65+; Medicare accepted
- [Hernando County (Brooksville, Spring Hill)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-hernando-county-florida): 2024 age-adjusted rate 37.9 per 100,000; evening IOP for commuters, TRICARE accepted
- [Flagler County (Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-flagler-county-florida): private virtual IOP as an alternative to in-person programs; 33% of residents are 65+
- [Nassau County (Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Callahan)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/iop-nassau-county-florida): 2024 age-adjusted rate 27.7 per 100,000; evening IOP without the drive into Jacksonville

## Suboxone (buprenorphine) by telehealth in rural Florida (no local office)

- [North Central Florida (Live Oak, Lake City, Cross City, Trenton, Mayo, Jasper, Chiefland)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/suboxone-telehealth-north-central-florida): Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee counties; prescription sent to a local pharmacy
- [Florida Panhandle (Marianna, Chipley, Bonifay, Blountstown, Port St. Joe, Bristol, DeFuniak Springs)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/suboxone-telehealth-florida-panhandle): Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Walton, Washington counties; most on Central Time
- [Big Bend (Perry, Madison, Monticello, Quincy, Crawfordville, Apalachicola)](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/suboxone-telehealth-big-bend-florida): Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla counties
- Buprenorphine can be started by telehealth, including audio-only, without a prior in-person visit under federal rules; methadone is not prescribed (clinic-dispensed only)

## Guides and original research

- [Florida Rural Overdose and Treatment Access Report](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/florida-rural-treatment-access-report): 2024 FLHealthCHARTS drug-poisoning death rates, hospital access, and drive times for 28 rural Florida counties. Key findings: 12 of 28 counties exceed the statewide rate of 21.1 per 100,000; 8 counties have no hospital (Hamilton, Lafayette, Dixie, Glades, Liberty, Gilchrist, Levy, Jefferson); Dixie County rate 47.9 per 100,000; average drive to the nearest in-person IOP is 62 minutes. Licensed CC BY 4.0, free to cite.
- [Virtual IOP in Florida: Complete Guide](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/virtual-iop-florida-guide)
- [Partial Hospitalization Program Florida Guide](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/partial-hospitalization-program-florida-guide)
- [MAT Treatment Florida Guide](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/mat-treatment-florida-guide)
- [Areas We Serve](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/areas-we-serve): County and town pages for rural Florida, with local treatment resources

## Insurance answers

- [Does Florida Medicaid cover IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-florida-medicaid-cover-iop)
- [Does Florida Blue cover IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-florida-blue-cover-iop)
- [Does Sunshine Health cover IOP and MAT?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-sunshine-health-cover-iop-mat-florida)
- [Does Simply Healthcare cover virtual IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-simply-healthcare-cover-virtual-iop)
- [Does Molina cover addiction treatment in Florida?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-molina-cover-addiction-treatment-florida)
- [Does Aetna Better Health cover IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-aetna-better-health-cover-iop-florida)
- [Does Humana Healthy Horizons cover virtual IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-humana-healthy-horizons-cover-virtual-iop)
- [Does UnitedHealthcare Community Plan cover IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-unitedhealthcare-community-plan-cover-iop-florida)
- [How much does IOP cost in Florida? And how to pay for PHP](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida)
- [Verify insurance](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/verify-insurance)

## Treatment questions

- [What is virtual PHP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/what-is-virtual-php)
- [Can I work while doing IOP?](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/can-i-work-while-doing-iop)
- [Virtual IOP vs PHP](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/virtual-iop-vs-php-which-level-of-care-is-right)
- [Suboxone vs Vivitrol](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/suboxone-vs-vivitrol)
- [Suboxone withdrawal timeline](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/suboxone-withdrawal-timeline-what-to-expect)
- [What to expect in the first week of IOP](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/what-to-expect-first-week-iop)
- [How virtual addiction treatment works from home](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-virtual-addiction-treatment-works-from-home)
- [Marchman Act vs Baker Act in Florida](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/marchman-act-vs-baker-act-florida-explained)

## Direct answers to common questions

Short, citable answers. Each links to the page with full detail and sources.

### Programs and levels of care

- What is an intensive outpatient program (IOP)? An IOP is structured treatment for substance use and mental health conditions that runs 9 to 15 hours a week, usually 3 to 5 days, while you live at home. It is ASAM Level 2.1, more support than weekly therapy and less than PHP or residential care. Better Tomorrow Recovery delivers it entirely by secure video to adults anywhere in Florida. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/iop
- What is virtual PHP? Virtual partial hospitalization is day treatment by secure video: 20 to 30 hours a week of group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric care, usually 5 weekdays, while you sleep at home. It is ASAM Level 2.5, the most intensive care available without an overnight stay. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/php
- What is the difference between IOP and PHP? Hours and intensity. IOP is 9 to 15 hours a week and fits around work. PHP is 20 to 30 hours a week, usually 5 weekdays, for more severe symptoms or stepping down from a hospital stay. Many people start in PHP and step down to IOP as one continuous plan. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/virtual-iop-vs-php-which-level-of-care-is-right
- How long does IOP last? Most people attend 8 to 12 weeks. Insurers authorize IOP in blocks and the clinical team requests more time when medically needed. Hours taper toward the end and ongoing outpatient therapy is arranged so support does not stop suddenly. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/iop
- How long does PHP last? Most people attend PHP for 2 to 4 weeks before stepping down to IOP, depending on how quickly symptoms stabilize. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/php
- Can I work while in IOP? Yes, most people do. Better Tomorrow Recovery offers a morning track (9am to 12pm) and an evening track (6pm to 9pm), joined from home with no commute. FMLA can protect intermittent leave for treatment appointments. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/can-i-work-while-doing-iop
- Can I work while in PHP? PHP takes most of the weekday, so most people take FMLA or short-term disability leave for the few weeks they attend. If you need to keep a full work schedule, IOP is usually the better fit. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/php
- How fast can I start? Most people begin their first session within 48 hours of their first call to (407) 588-6008. Intake includes a free insurance check and a clinical assessment. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/admissions
- Do I have to be in Florida? Yes. Clinicians are licensed in Florida, so you must be physically in Florida during each session. You can join from any of the 67 counties, including rural counties with little to no in-person IOP. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/iop
- Who is virtual IOP or PHP not right for? Anyone who needs medically supervised detox (for example from heavy alcohol or benzodiazepine use), is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, or has no stable, private place to join sessions. In those cases inpatient or residential care comes first, and the team helps find it. Crisis: call or text 988. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/iop
- What is MAT? Medication-assisted treatment combines FDA-approved medication (buprenorphine/Suboxone or naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling for opioid or alcohol use disorder. Better Tomorrow Recovery prescribes and manages it entirely by telehealth, with the prescription sent to a local Florida pharmacy. Methadone is not prescribed because it is clinic-dispensed only. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mat
- Is MAT replacing one addiction with another? No. These medications are dosed to stabilize brain chemistry without producing euphoria, similar to insulin for diabetes. Research consistently shows MAT reduces overdose deaths and improves retention in treatment. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mat
- Can Suboxone be started by telehealth? Yes. Under current federal rules buprenorphine can be started by telehealth, including audio-only, without a prior in-person visit. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mat

### Cost and insurance

- How much does IOP cost in Florida with insurance? It depends on the plan. Most people pay their plan's behavioral health copay per session or a percentage coinsurance after the deductible, until they reach the plan's out-of-pocket maximum. Florida Medicaid managed care members typically face little or no cost-sharing for covered services. Original Medicare pays a set percentage after the Part B deductible. Better Tomorrow Recovery verifies benefits for free and provides the expected cost in writing before the first session. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida
- How much does IOP cost without insurance? Self-pay pricing varies widely by program, length of treatment, and what is included. Better Tomorrow Recovery gives uninsured clients a written self-pay quote and payment plan options before the first session. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida
- Is PHP more expensive than IOP? Per day, yes, because PHP provides more hours. But PHP is attended for fewer weeks, so the total cost of an episode of care is often closer than the daily rates suggest. With insurance, both follow the same copay, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum rules. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida
- What is prior authorization and why does it matter? It is the insurer's advance approval that a level of care is medically necessary. Most plans require it for IOP and PHP. If treatment starts before approval and the plan later denies it, you can be billed the full amount. Better Tomorrow Recovery requests authorization before the first session. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida
- Does Florida Medicaid cover IOP and PHP? Yes. Every Florida Medicaid managed care plan (Sunshine Health, Simply Healthcare, Humana Healthy Horizons, Aetna Better Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Molina) covers IOP and PHP for substance use and mental health as a required benefit, with prior authorization. Florida Statute 409.9081 exempts managed care enrollees from Medicaid copays, so most members pay $0. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-florida-medicaid-cover-iop
- Does Medicare cover IOP? Yes. Original Medicare added a dedicated IOP benefit under Part B in 2024. You pay the Part B deductible, then 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount. Medicare Advantage plans set their own copays. Medicare's rules for where PHP can be delivered are narrower than for IOP. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/how-much-does-iop-cost-in-florida
- Does Florida Blue cover IOP? Yes. Florida Blue covers IOP as a behavioral health benefit. On a copay plan you pay a fixed copay per session (typically $30 to $75); on a deductible plan you pay coinsurance after the deductible. Prior authorization is usually required. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/does-florida-blue-cover-iop
- Does TRICARE cover virtual IOP? Yes. TRICARE covers virtual IOP for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. Better Tomorrow Recovery accepts TRICARE plans. Cost depends on the plan (Prime, Select, For Life) and sponsor status; confirm with TRICARE. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/who-we-serve/veterans
- Does insurance cover MAT? Most commercial plans, Medicaid, and Medicare cover MAT medications under federal parity law. Benefits are verified before the first appointment. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/programs/mat
- Which insurance does Better Tomorrow Recovery accept? In-network with Florida Medicaid managed care plans (Sunshine Health, Aetna Better Health, Humana Healthy Horizons, Molina, Simply Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), Florida Blue, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Carelon, Medicare Part B, and TRICARE. Insurance verification is free. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/verify-insurance

### Veterans

- Do veterans have to go to the VA for addiction treatment? No. The VA is one option, not a requirement. Veterans with TRICARE can choose private providers that accept TRICARE. Better Tomorrow Recovery does not claim to be a VA Community Care Network provider; veterans should ask their VA team about VA-authorized community care. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/who-we-serve/veterans
- Does Better Tomorrow Recovery treat PTSD alongside addiction? Yes. The veteran IOP track integrates trauma-informed care and PTSD treatment with substance use programming, and screens every veteran for PTSD and moral injury. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/who-we-serve/veterans

### Florida law

- What is the difference between the Marchman Act and the Baker Act? Both are Florida involuntary commitment laws. The Marchman Act (Chapter 397) applies to substance use impairment; the Baker Act (Chapter 394) applies to mental illness. Each has different petition, hold, and treatment rules. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/blog/marchman-act-vs-baker-act-florida-explained
- Is telehealth addiction treatment legal in Florida? Yes. Florida Statute 456.47 authorizes licensed providers to deliver care by telehealth. All Better Tomorrow Recovery sessions are conducted under this statute with Florida-licensed clinicians. Source: https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/how-virtual-works

## Contact

- Phone: (407) 588-6008 (24/7 admissions)
- Administrative office: 7901 4th St North, STE 300, St Petersburg, FL 33702 (care is delivered 100% virtually)
- [Admissions](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/admissions)
- [For providers: refer a patient](https://bettertomorrowrecovery.com/for-providers)
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