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The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Florida

Mental Health
Residential
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At Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, people find hope and healing for challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other mental health conditions. Offering day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and optional sober living, the center meets clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Their small, non-institutional, and focused approach gives clients the attention they need to feel truly seen.

Break Free by Healing on Every Level

Care is built on 5 distinct avenues of treatment that work together to support the whole person. Clinical therapy helps untangle the roots of mental health struggles, while medical oversight brings safety and balance. Emotional healing gives space to process pain, spiritual exploration offers meaning and purpose, and life-skills development equips clients to thrive in the real world.

Turn Hard Work into Bright Days

Clients spend their days in PHP or IOP programs, receiving expert mental health care, and can choose sober living housing if they want added support after hours. The environment is designed to feel welcoming and human—not like a hospital. Weekly outings, like beach days under the Florida sun or summer movie nights, bring lightness and connection into the recovery journey.

Build Strength beyond the First 90 Days

Finishing a 90-day program is a huge accomplishment—but it’s really just the beginning. At Sylvia Brafman, each person leaves with a personalized plan that can include therapy, support groups, medication management, and regular check-ins with professionals. The goal is simple: to keep the progress going strong and make daily life feel more manageable, one step at a time.

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Highlights from the Center

  • 1-on-1 Counseling

  • Perfect for Professionals

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Private Rooms Available

  • Eating Disorders Program

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
7710 NW 71st Court, Tamarac, FL 33321 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance u...
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Typical Program Length
30-90 days
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +19 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +12 More

Recently helped 5 people via Recovery.com

Testimonial
Incredibly satisfied client. My loved one has been in and out of treatment centers for years - this was the only one where I felt meaningful progress was made. Clinically and medically exceptional! So grateful to Peter, Ben, and Jamie!
JB
Jeannette B.
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Humana
Molina Healthcare
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
MultiPlan
Provider's Policy: The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center works with all major private medical insurance networks. If you don’t have medical insurance coverage or elect not to use it, we have reasonable self-pay rates and options worth exploring. We regret that we cannot work with state or federal (Medicaid or Medicare) insurance for mental health treatment at SBMHC.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Per month - IOP
$9,500-$15,000
Per month - PHP
$25,000
(833) 619-0464
Heal Traumatic Wounds that Still Shape Today
Heal Traumatic Wounds that Still Shape Today
At Sylvia Brafman, treatment goes beyond surface symptoms to address the deep hurt that lingers long after painful experiences. In this safe and supportive setting, clients learn to process memories without being controlled by them, to rebuild trust in themselves and others, and to find peace where there used to be fear.
Flip Life Challenges into Career Success
Flip Life Challenges into Career Success
The Career Launch Program helps clients craft a strong resume and prepare for interviews, as well as connect clients with mentors and opportunities that open doors. The owner, who once struggled with addiction, got sober here, and went on to build a career on Wall Street. His story shows what’s possible when recovery and purpose come together.
Make Home a Place of Healing
Make Home a Place of Healing
At Sylvia Brafman, families gain tools to communicate with compassion and support their loved one’s progress in healthy ways. For patients, that means going home to an environment that understands and uplifts their recovery instead of working against it. For families, it’s a chance to heal their own wounds.
Receive High-Level Care without the Hospital Feel
Receive High-Level Care without the Hospital Feel
The intimate setting at Sylvia Brafman allows for focused attention delivered in a warm, human way. Here, clinical expertise meets real connection where clients are cared for by a team fully equipped to handle high acuity. Clients get the confidence of advanced, competent care with genuine people walking with them toward stability and hope.

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Certified by FARR

Certified by FARR

Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Florida

Licensed by Florida

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Ben Brafman

Ben Brafman

Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer

MS, LMHC

Richard Seely

Richard Seely

Director of Psychiatry

Linda Dolin

Linda Dolin

Medical Director

Michael Malamed

Michael Malamed

Spiritual Ambassador

TTA

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Anxiety
Bipolar
Co-Occurring Disorders
Depression
Intensive Outpatient Program
Outpatient
Residential
Trauma

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Older Adults
Executives
Young Adults
Men and Women
Midlife Adults
Mild Disabilities
Professionals

Treatment Services

Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Day Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Outpatient
Outpatient Therapy
Residential
Virtual

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Family Involvement
Personalized Treatment
Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acupuncture
Adult-Child Therapy
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Codependency
Depression
Gambling
Gaming
Grief and Loss

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana

Aftercare

Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Coffee Maker and Tea
Hair Dryer
Allow Cell Phones
Iron
Personal Life Coach
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom

Amenities

Pool
Physical Therapy Center
Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Bowling Alley
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Internet Access

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Family Program
COVID-19 Measures
Couples program
Flexible technology policies
Gender-specific groups

Activities

Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Games
Movies
Physical Fitness
Reading
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Beach Walks
Horseback Riding

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Airport Transfers
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $9,500 - $25,000/month.
The following therapies are included: acupuncture, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and more.
Tamarac, Florida, United States.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center works with all major private medical insurance networks. If you don’t have medical insurance coverage or elect not to use it, we have reasonable self-pay rates and options worth exploring. We regret that we cannot work with state or federal (Medicaid or Medicare) insurance for mental health treatment at SBMHC.
The typical length is 30-90 days.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Florida provides day treatment, intensive outpatient program and more.