Information About River Oaks Treatment Center
River Oaks provides the gold standard of addiction treatment in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based treatment to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment at River Oaks
Programs & Therapies
River Oaks uses a caring, client-focused approach to treatment. Following a thorough psychological and medical assessment, we will work with you to develop a customized care plan that takes your unique circumstances, needs, substance use and mental health history, and recovery goals into consideration.
Our wide range of services includes safe medical detox where you can get clean in a comfortable environment staffed with physicians and nurses who provide compassionate, 24-hour care. Our intensive outpatient programs provide you support and treatment while living at home and practicing your newfound skills in your daily life.
We offer various therapies, classes, and groups led by our multidisciplinary treatment team to help you gain the motivation to live in recovery and to learn the skills to do so. Our comprehensive treatment program also provides a large range of amenities that will help you feel better physically and mentally, including biofeedback therapy, executive chef-prepared balanced meals, and massage available on site.
Our programs are built upon research-based therapeutic approaches, individualized treatment planning, and 12-step recovery principles that will empower you and prepare you to sustain your recovery when it's time to return home.
Our wide range of services includes safe medical detox where you can get clean in a comfortable environment staffed with physicians and nurses who provide compassionate, 24-hour care. Our intensive outpatient programs provide you support and treatment while living at home and practicing your newfound skills in your daily life.
We offer various therapies, classes, and groups led by our multidisciplinary treatment team to help you gain the motivation to live in recovery and to learn the skills to do so. Our comprehensive treatment program also provides a large range of amenities that will help you feel better physically and mentally, including biofeedback therapy, executive chef-prepared balanced meals, and massage available on site.
Our programs are built upon research-based therapeutic approaches, individualized treatment planning, and 12-step recovery principles that will empower you and prepare you to sustain your recovery when it's time to return home.
Services & Treatment
Specialized Programs & Support
Therapies
Groups & Activities
Ongoing Support
Addiction-Focused Healthcare
Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Medical Detox
Inpatient Residential (IR & RTC)
Accepts Couples & Family
Mental Health Only
Case Management & Discharge Planning
Diagnostic & COVID Testing
Intensive Rehab Services
Veterans Services
First Responders Services
LGBTQ+ Support
Impaired Professionals Support
Chronic Mental Illness Treatment
Enhanced Methadone MAT
Christian Recovery Services
Young Adult Services
Tribal Recovery Support
Chronic Relapse Track
Treatment Medications (MAT)
Proven Addiction Therapies
Trauma-Based Therapies
One-on-One Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Bio-Sound Bed
Somatic Sessions
12-Step Alternatives / Other Secular Groups
Art and/or Music Activities
Stress Management & Mindfulness
Wellness Programs
Anger Management
Equine Activities
Alumni Community
Alumni App
Services & Treatment
Addiction-Focused Healthcare
Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Medical Detox
Inpatient Residential (IR & RTC)
Accepts Couples & Family
Mental Health Only
Case Management & Discharge Planning
Diagnostic & COVID Testing
Intensive Rehab Services
Specialized Programs & Support
Veterans Services
First Responders Services
LGBTQ+ Support
Impaired Professionals Support
Chronic Mental Illness Treatment
Enhanced Methadone MAT
Christian Recovery Services
Young Adult Services
Tribal Recovery Support
Chronic Relapse Track
Therapies
Treatment Medications (MAT)
Proven Addiction Therapies
Trauma-Based Therapies
One-on-One Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Bio-Sound Bed
Somatic Sessions
Groups & Activities
12-Step Alternatives / Other Secular Groups
Art and/or Music Activities
Stress Management & Mindfulness
Wellness Programs
Anger Management
Equine Activities
Ongoing Support
Alumni Community
Alumni App
Features and Amenities
Amenities
River Oaks’s wide range of features will not only make your stay in rehab more enjoyable but also give you a solid foundation for recovery.
Living Areas
Activities & Amenities
Luxuries
Community Space
Indoor Recreational Activities Areas
Outdoor Recreational Activities Areas
Smoking Areas
Gym/Fitness Center
Mindfulness Spaces
Nutritionally Balanced Meals✝
Excursions
Private Rooms Available
Pool
Living Areas
Community Space
Indoor Recreational Activities Areas
Outdoor Recreational Activities Areas
Smoking Areas
Activities & Amenities
Gym/Fitness Center
Mindfulness Spaces
Nutritionally Balanced Meals✝
Excursions
Luxuries
Private Rooms Available
Pool
What to Expect
What to Expect
Our multidisciplinary treatment team works tirelessly to help you begin living the life you deserve, not only working with you while you’re in our program but also helping you craft an aftercare plan so you can confidently reintegrate into your normal life once you walk out our doors.
Traveling for healthcare & essential services is permitted across the U.S. during the COVID pandemic. Addiction treatment is essential, and we are here for our patients in this difficult time. River Oaks is taking every precaution to ensure patient and staff safety. We are able to test incoming patients and anyone feeling unwell to ensure peace of mind and focus on addiction treatment. Learn more about how we are handling Coronavirus.
Traveling for healthcare & essential services is permitted across the U.S. during the COVID pandemic. Addiction treatment is essential, and we are here for our patients in this difficult time. River Oaks is taking every precaution to ensure patient and staff safety. We are able to test incoming patients and anyone feeling unwell to ensure peace of mind and focus on addiction treatment. Learn more about how we are handling Coronavirus.
Specialized Treatment Programs
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. River Oaks offers specialized treatment tracks for populations with unique needs:
- Veterans: Salute to Recovery. River Oaks is PsychArmor certified as a Veteran Ready organization. The veterans program provides trauma-informed care, peer support from fellow service members, and coordination with VA Community Care benefits and TRICARE insurance.
- First Responders. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs face high rates of occupational trauma. This confidential program offers peer-supported treatment tailored to the specific stressors and cultural considerations of first responder communities.
- LGBTQ+. River Oaks is a member of the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber. The LGBTQ+ program provides affirming care in a supportive environment where patients can explore identity alongside recovery, with clinicians trained in the specific challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Impaired Professionals. Healthcare workers, attorneys, pilots, and other licensed professionals face unique career and legal consequences from substance use disorders. This confidential program coordinates with professional monitoring programs to protect careers while supporting recovery.
- Mental Health Program. River Oaks offers a standalone inpatient mental health program for patients with significant psychiatric symptoms independent of substance use. This program treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other conditions.
Evidence-Based Therapies We Use
River Oaks uses therapies that have been validated by clinical research and recommended by organizations like NIDA, SAMHSA, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM):
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Identifies and changes negative thought patterns and behaviors that drive substance use.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.
- Motivational interviewing (MI): Strengthens a patient’s own motivation for change.
- Family therapy: Addresses family dynamics, communication, and the impact of addiction on loved ones.
- Group therapy: Builds community, shared accountability, and peer support among patients in recovery.
- Trauma-informed care: Recognizes and addresses the role of trauma in addiction.
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): FDA-approved medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone) combined with behavioral therapy for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- 12-Step facilitation: On-site AA and NA meetings integrated into the treatment schedule.
- Experiential therapies: Art, music, fitness, and recreational activities that support emotional healing.
Our Mission and Approach to Addiction Treatment
Our Mission and Approach to Addiction Treatment
River Oaks Treatment Center exists to provide compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment that helps people build lasting recovery. Every patient who walks through our doors receives an individualized care plan designed around their specific needs, their substance use history, their mental health, and their personal goals.
As part of American Addiction Centers (AAC), River Oaks has access to some of the most experienced addiction treatment professionals in the country. AAC's clinical leadership meets regularly to review the latest research, update treatment protocols, and ensure that every facility in the network delivers the highest standard of care.
We believe that addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not a moral failing. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has established that effective treatment addresses the whole person: the physical dependence, the psychological patterns, the co-occurring mental health conditions, the family dynamics, and the practical life skills needed to sustain recovery. That is the approach we take at River Oaks.
Our Stats
Learn MoreOur team has over 900 years of combined experience in helping people recover from addiction.
11,000+
Patients Treated
5
Physicians
70+
Registered Nurses
20+
Counselors
5+
Case Managers
What Makes Us Unique
Industry Accredited, Exceptional Care
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and it’s apparent in our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the accreditations and memberships we hold.
I Needed Help
My job was in jeopardy. I’m a 20 year veteran of being in the nursing profession… I had fears, I had anxiety. I had to know I was going on a road to recovery and they made it very comfortable for me.
Physically & mentally, I feel stronger.
I got tired of seeing everyone smiling and being happy… asking myself “what are they so happy about?”. I want to feel that… It has changed my life. In some ways, it's saved me from me.
This place saved my life
I was sick & tired of hurting my family. I was in denial big time… Finally I’m going uphill … It's the best decision of my life.
I’m building a foundation
I’m 58 years old… Don’t take as long as I did to do this. Please. If you need a treatment facility, if you need someplace to go, call American Addiction Centers. They can help because they know the way home.
I don’t want to be the person I was
I have got to fix me so I don’t drink and go back to old behavior. That is what I learned here. How to fix my behavior, how to deal with life… I’m confident about going home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is River Oaks located?
River Oaks Treatment Center is located at 12012 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569, in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The facility serves patients from across Florida and the southeastern United States.
What substances does River Oaks treat?
River Oaks treats addiction to alcohol, opioids (prescription painkillers, heroin, fentanyl), cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, marijuana, prescription drugs, and other substances. The facility also provides standalone mental health treatment for patients without substance use disorders.
Does River Oaks accept my insurance?
River Oaks accepts most commercial insurance plans, including BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, Ambetter, TRICARE, and others. At this time, River Oaks is not in network with Medicare or Medicaid. You can verify your coverage instantly online or by calling .
Can I visit my family member during treatment?
Yes. River Oaks offers family visiting days and family therapy sessions as part of the treatment program. The clinical team encourages family involvement in the recovery process. Specific visiting schedules are shared during the admissions process.
How long is treatment at River Oaks?
Treatment length varies by individual. Medical detox typically lasts 5 to 10 days. Residential treatment often runs 30 to 90 days. PHP and IOP programs can continue for several weeks to months. NIDA research shows that treatment lasting at least 90 days produces the best long-term outcomes.
What is the 90-day brand promise?
River Oaks guarantees that if you successfully complete the program and relapse within 90 days, you can return for 30 additional days of treatment at no extra cost. Terms and conditions apply. This promise reflects the facility's confidence in the quality of its care.
Does River Oaks treat co-occurring mental health disorders?
Yes. River Oaks provides integrated dual diagnosis treatment for patients with both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or ADHD.
Is River Oaks accredited?
Yes. River Oaks holds Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval), is designated a Blue Distinction Center by BCBS, maintains an A+ BBB rating, and is PsychArmor Veteran Ready certified, among other accreditations.
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