Outside Front Entrance Of Our Rehab Facility In Destin Florida.

Pool Side View Of Our Treatment Center In Destin Florida.

Rear View Of Our Rehab Center In Destin Florida.

Life doesn't stop when you're in rehab, bring your laptop.

You Will Not Find Bunk Beds And Scratchy Sheets Here Just Extra Long Pillowtop Mattresses In Between The 300+ Thread Count Sheets.

One Of Four Cozy And Comfortable Bedrooms.

Find Inner Peace While Lounging On Our Deck.

Our private dock on the bayou provides opportunities for fishing, paddleboarding, Pontoon Rides and/or kayaking.

The Large Living And Dining Areas Provide A Common Space For Socializing And Sharing While You Enjoy Gourmet Meals.

Freshly prepared meals daily with the guidance of our licensed dietitian.

your body will start to heal itself during sweat time in our dry sauna.

The newly remodeled 3800 square foot house has four bedrooms each with their own bathroom.

Individual counseling helps to address particular issues.

The refrigerator and pantry are kept fully stocked with healthful snacks and drinks. The daily shopping list is posted for you so you can add items.

Enjoy Grilling Your Favorites Foods, or Just Have Our Chef Grille For You.

Group counseling and life skills are a big part of healing.

Enjoy gourmet meals from our executive chef in our dinning area.

We also have a hot tub attached to our pool for you to enjoy.

Activities like kayaking are just out our backdoor.

Another Bedroom At Bayshore Retreat, Each With a View of the Bay.

View Of The Bayou From Our Deck.

Located in the panhandle of Florida, literally millions of people flock to the Emerald Coast every year for the sheer beauty of the place.

Weekly yoga instruction will help your body heal itself.

Enjoy massages from licensed therapists.

Sunset or sunrise, it's always beautiful in Destin.

Helping clients regain a healthy body, mind and spirit is our goal.

The small group sessions help clients share without judgement.

Qualifications of Bayshore Retreat and Our Staff

Bayshore Retreat is a in-patient, residential drug and alcohol treatment facility licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families Services. Not only has Bayshore met the stringent guidelines of this department, it has also passed numerous health and safety inspections, receiving high marks in all.

  • Bayshore Retreat’s staff has many years in dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and the issues that accompany it. Their experience stems from personal, some having dealt with addictions personally and/or with family members. It’s also from having worked in numerous other rehab centers and seeing what was ‘good’ and ‘not good’. The program at Bayshore Retreat combines the best elements from these experiences in a effort to provide a ‘one stop’ – ‘one to one’ program that will work for each individual. A real chance for recovery and a lesser chance of relap in an atmosphere that caring and comfortable.
  • Our Medical Director is Dr. Steven Donchey will do the initial physical upon admittance to Bayshore. He then evaluates the blood test results and works with staff and clients to ensure they receive the appropriate medical treatment to promote physical and mental wellness. He is on-call 24 hours a day to assist with any medically related questions.  Dr. Donchey specializes in internal medicine which includes disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, emergency internal medicine and critical care. In addition, to being a sports and fitness enthusiast, he has 23 years of practicing medicine from orthopedic surgery, to fracture care, to sports medicine injuries, to arthritis and hospice care.
  • Our lead Licensed Mental Health Counselor is Michelle Underwood who, in addition to specializing in Addiction Therapy, also prepares local military families for the rigors of deployment as well as trauma victims. Michelle has her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, is a seasoned Public Speaker/Educator, Family Systems Educated and Experienced, rated highest in compliance for the performance matrix of Addiction Therapists in VISN 16, worked in hospital based in-patient treatment center for dually diagnosed adults and adolescents… her credits and qualifications go on and on. Clients and their families receive her unrivaled experience and knowledge, compassion and understanding as part of their all inclusive program at Bayshore Retreat.
  • Additional individual and group counseling is conducted by Leina Lunghi, who under the supervision of (Michelle), is only a couple of months from completing her Masters in Clinical Counseling and Psychology.
  • An important part of our counseling involves “Life Skills” which is taught by Michael Ivey. With Michael’s experience in family counseling, job placement, and financial planning; clients go beyond their addiction and get help with planning and managing their life after rehab. Dealing with everday challenges, coping issues and relapse prevention are key topics as clients explore.
  • Hynotherapist, Thomas Mueller, CHt takes treatment a step further with the management of pain, anger, fear, addictive behavior, sleep disorders and other mind related issues. (This is optional, as the client participates in much of his/her program development.)
  • Teri Hefner is our Registered Dietitian and Yoga Instructor. She assists in developing proper eating habits, as well as teaching yoga for all skill levels weekly.
  • Our Sauna Specialist is Megan Deane. With over 6 years experience in residential addiction treatment, she and Terri work together to provide a program to improve the body which inturn promotes a new mental outlook.
  • Our Chef is Jeff Jenks, also called “Bonzo”. From cooking at one of the top restaurants in the country to being a tour caterer for a multitude of major bands, his menus are diverse, varied and always from fresh, not frozen food. His motto is “the freezer is for ice cream and popcicles”. Additionally our assistant chef, Mike Mulholland from national chain restaurant background, completes the day to day meal planning and preparation.
  • In addition, we have other great team members who support our clients with 24-7-365 care from preparing meals to housekeeping, to excursions, and other activities daily.
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