SalusCare – Transitional Living Center (TLC)

Located at 2516 Grand Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida, SalusCare – Transitional Living Center (TLC) is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Transitional Living Center (TLC) program is operated by SalusCare.

Patients can access residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

SalusCare – Transitional Living Center (TLC) is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.