Levels of Care
The right level of care at the right time is the foundation of effective mental health treatment. The Lifeskills admissions team conducts comprehensive clinical assessments to determine the most appropriate level of care — building a personalized treatment plan around each client’s unique mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder needs.
Premier Diagnostic Insights
An intensive, concierge diagnostic program spanning 7-10 days, Premier Diagnostic Insights (PDI) integrates medical, psychiatric, psychological, and neuropsychological data to reveal the comprehensive clinical picture behind complex, overlapping symptoms, enabling earlier, more precise diagnosis and targeted treatment from day one.
- Comprehensive intake, medical and neurological assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and companion onboarding
- 24/7 companion support with clinical supervision
- Private accommodations with transportation and logistics coordination
- Chef-curated meals and personalized nutrition coaching
- Wellness therapies, such as yoga, massage, and therapeutic recreation
Medical Detox Treatment
Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale provides state-of-the-art medical detox for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions — with 24/7 nursing support and expert oversight in a safe, serene residential setting.
- Expert oversight by a quintuple board-certified medical director
- 24/7 nursing support and continuous medical monitoring
- Semi-private rooms and accommodations
- Individualized detox plans based on each client’s medical and psychiatric needs
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment at Lifeskills is the most intensive level of care, providing 24/7 clinical support for adults with complex mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Immersive, round-the-clock programming ensures comprehensive, individualized care at every stage of treatment.
- The most structured level of care available
- 24/7 staffing with medication management
- Customizable, intensive programming
- Art therapy, metabolic fitness, yoga, and more
Partial Hospitalization Program
The Lifeskills partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides structured, full-day treatment for adults with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions — offering intensive clinical support with the flexibility to return home in the evening.
- Less intensive than residential treatment
- Full-day clinical programming
- Individualized treatment plans
- Available as a step-down from residential treatment or direct admission, transitional living is available
Transitional Living
Osceola Village provides FARR-accredited transitional living for adults transitioning from residential care to outpatient programming — offering structured, semi-independent housing with on-site staff and access to Lifeskills’ full clinical and medical services.
- Available for clients in PHP or IOP treatment
- Comfortable, home-like setting
- On-site staff with access to clinical and medical support
- Structured bridge between residential care and independent living
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Lifeskills intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides flexible, structured mental health treatment — available as a step-down from higher levels of care or as a direct admission for adults managing mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions.
- Most flexible level of care
- 9–12 hours of structured programming per week
- Customizable, goal-oriented treatment
- Community integration support and long-term recovery planning
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“Going to a treatment center as a religious Jew can be challenging—especially when it comes to keeping kosher. That’s why I was so relieved and grateful when I discovered that Lifeskills had a rabbi on staff. Rabbi Gaines, Dr. Ockman, and my entire clinical team made sure I felt seen, supported, and understood every step of the way.
Lifeskills went above and beyond: they bought me new pots and pans, along with a convection oven, so I could maintain the highest standards of kosher. Even the nutritionist was knowledgeable about kosher laws and helped me create a healthy meal plan that worked within the small space I had available.
Rabbi Gaines helped me reconnect with a part of myself I thought I’d lost. He even joined my care team at times to bridge cultural understanding. Shabbat wasn’t always easy, but Lifeskills made sure I had what I needed — including a havdalah candle. I am deeply thankful to Rabbi Gaines and the entire Lifeskills team for allowing me to be myself while also helping me rebuild my life.”
Baila B.
Alum
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