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About
At Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, individuals discover pathways to recovery and renewal from issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and various mental health challenges. The center provides day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP) services, and optional sober living arrangements, ensuring that support is tailored to each person’s unique recovery needs. With a small, client-centered approach, individuals receive the dedicated attention necessary to feel acknowledged and understood.
The center's care is structured around five key pillars of treatment that collaboratively nurture the individual’s overall well-being. Clinical therapy addresses the underlying causes of mental health issues, while medical supervision ensures safety and stability. Emotional healing provides an outlet for processing difficult experiences, spiritual exploration fosters a sense of purpose, and skill-building prepares clients to succeed in everyday life.
Participants in the PHP or IOP programs benefit from specialized mental health services during the day, and those desiring further assistance can opt for sober living accommodations in the evenings. The atmosphere is inviting and personal, moving away from the conventional hospital feel. Weekly activities, such as days at the beach under the sun or fun movie nights, add joy and a sense of community to the recovery experience.
Completing a 90-day program represents a significant milestone, yet it marks only the start of the journey. At Sylvia Brafman, each individual departs with a tailored plan that may encompass therapy, support groups, medication management, and consistent follow-ups with healthcare professionals. The aim is clear: to sustain momentum in recovery and enhance everyday life, one step at a time.
Treatment Focus
The center specializes in addressing mental health disorders along with concurrent substance use challenges. Here, you will benefit from tailored, collaborative care that targets both aspects to promote comprehensive wellness.
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Typical Program Length
90 days
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Providers Policy
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center collaborates with leading private health insurance providers. In the absence of insurance or if you choose not to utilize it, we offer competitive self-pay options that are worth considering. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept state or federal insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, for mental health services at SBMHC.
Services & Amenities
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlueCross BlueShieldBright HealthCareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaComPsychGuideWellHealthNetHealthPartnersHighmarkHumanaITU FundsIntermountain HealthcareKaiser PermanenteMHNMedicaidMedicareOptumOscarTricareTufts HealthUnited Healthcare
Care Options
Co-Occurring Mental HealthOutpatient
Specializations
AnxietyBipolarCo-Occurring DisordersDepressionIntensive Outpatient ProgramOutpatientPost Traumatic Stress DisorderTrauma
Who We Treat
ExecutivesMenMen and WomenMidlife AdultsMild DisabilitiesOlder AdultsProfessionalsWomenYoung Adults
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedFamily InvolvementPersonalized TreatmentTwelve Step
Therapies
1-on-1 CounselingAcupunctureArt TherapyMeditation & MindfulnessMindfulness TherapyOnline TherapyRational Emotive Behavior TherapyTranscranial Magnetic StimulationTrauma-Specific Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
Aftercare Services
Ability to Call a CounselorAlumni Events & Get-TogethersFamily Follow-up CounselingFollow-up Sessions (in-person)Follow-up Sessions (online)Online AftercareOutpatient TreatmentRelapse Prevention PlanningReturn Visits
Substances We Treat
AlcoholBenzodiazepinesChronic RelapseCo-Occurring DisordersCocaineDrug AddictionEcstasyHeroinPsychedelics
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADDAngerAnxietyGrief and LossNarcissismPerinatal Mental HealthPersonality DisordersPornography AddictionSchizophrenia
Amenities
Access to NatureBasketball CourtBowling AlleyFitness CenterInternet AccessOutdoor DiningPhysical Therapy CenterPoolWellness Center
Activities
AA/NA MeetingsGamesMoviesPhysical FitnessReadingSwimmingYoga
Location
Location
7710 NW 71st Court, Tamarac, FL, 33321











