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St Augustine Youth Services

Saint Augustine, FL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Saint Augustine, FL · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About St Augustine Youth Services

The center supports youth ages 6-21 in Northeast Florida who face mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, often due to trauma or abuse. They offer family-style residential group homes for boys, outpatient programs, and four community-based services. Programs help youth heal, build independence, and stay connected to their community.
The facility uses trauma-informed care based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a team-based support approach that involves the youth, family, and community. Youth receive individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric support, and skills training. Programs also include case management, coaching, and crisis support to strengthen emotional well-being, teach healthy behaviors, and improve family relationships.
Youth in residential care live in shared homes with on-site meals, private bathrooms, and consistent routines. The campus features activity spaces that encourage play, growth, and social connection. Whether in residential or community programs, they provide a safe, structured environment that promotes healing and prepares youth for a healthy, independent future.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults
Special populations
Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, IIoperidone, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
Private non-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; Federal Grants; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; Private or Community foundation; 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

201 Simone Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32086

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Facility direct line

(904) 829-1770

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does St Augustine Youth Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, St Augustine Youth Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific FL Medicaid plan. Call (904) 829-1770 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does St Augustine Youth Services offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does St Augustine Youth Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does St Augustine Youth Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at St Augustine Youth Services?
Call the facility directly at (904) 829-1770 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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