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The Wave Edgewater

Clearwater, FL

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Clearwater, FL · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About The Wave Edgewater

The Wave is a premier, women’s only treatment center that provides customized treatment for mental and behavioral health challenges such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress (PTSD), emotional and physical abuse, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). They offer a 30-day residential program and partial hospitalization (PHP) at their beautiful facility in Clearwater, Florida. The Wave Clearwater strives to provide safety and comfort for their clients.
The residential treatment program can provide a safe space where clients can focus on healing while the outpatient programs offer flexibility for clients who wish to continue their daily tasks. All treatment plans are tailored to the client's specific needs, and therapy includes individual counseling, group therapy, process groups, and various holistic methods such as yoga, art therapy, massage, breath work, and fitness classes.
The Wave Clearwater states, “Through our innovative therapies and support services, we will positively impact the community by providing world-class mental and behavioral healthcare.”

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private for-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 · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Risperidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2057 Edgewater Drive, Clearwater, FL 33755

Facility direct line

(833) 974-0577

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Wave Edgewater accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (833) 974-0577 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other FL centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does The Wave Edgewater offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, 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 The Wave Edgewater have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What therapy methods does The Wave Edgewater use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at The Wave Edgewater?
Call the facility directly at (833) 974-0577 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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