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Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center

Bradenton, FL

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in Bradenton, FL · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center

Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida and nestled along the Manatee River, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents (ages 11–17) struggling with mental health conditions. Treatment includes addressing behavioral, emotional and psychiatric needs. Programs provide distinct progressive phases of trauma-informed care and education.
Designed to return the child to the family or community environment with the coping skills necessary to make safer and more productive choices in their lives, Palm Shores treatment uses cutting-edge safety measures while offering a comfortable, normative experience for patients. Treatment consists of evidence-based therapies in individual, family, and group sessions, as well as peer groups and expressive therapies.
Lodging includes comfortable living spaces and extensive outdoor activity areas, including a large playground, a full-sized sports field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a kickball field.
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center takes most major Commercial Insurance as well as Florida Healthy Kids, Medicaid, Tricare and CHAMPVA.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Young adults, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone + 1 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1324 37th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208

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Facility direct line

(941) 792-2222

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific FL Medicaid plan. Call (941) 792-2222 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center?
Call the facility directly at (941) 792-2222 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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