Our Vision
Combining the structure and discipline of an intense therapeutic program with the resocialization and experience of sober fun.

A Bit of History . . .
The Beachcomber was founded in 1976 to help individuals and families afflicted with the devastating illness of alcoholism and drug addiction. We combine the structure and discipline of an intense therapeutic program with the support and experience of a sober community.

What Sets Us Apart
In our intimate environment, 16 clients interact with four full-time therapists. Hope and fulfillment begin to replace emotions such as fear, anger, and loneliness in the individual, as well as the frustration and hidden suffering of family and loved ones.

The emphasis of treatment is on personal contact. Therapists are not burdened by administrative activities. There are approximately seven hours of therapy per day, seven days a week. This includes group therapy every day as well as seminars covering a wide range of subjects from the disease concept of alcoholism through marriage, sexual dysfunction, and interpersonal relations. In addition, there are two scheduled individual sessions per week for each client plus casual therapy which goes on in a continuous manner throughout our family-like setting.

There are two sessions per week for family members plus additional counseling, if needed. While family members' participation is not mandatory, diligent efforts bring about a 99% participation of families in our program.

The Beachcomber is geared towards the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon, with meetings on the premises. An A.A.N.A. contact is made for each client before leaving as well as a schedule of A.A. and N.A. meetings. Aftercare is provided for both patients and families for a minimum of one month up to a maximum of one year.

Change is what we are really about, and as the number of men and women who begin their sobriety at the Beachcomber grows into the thousands, we are more sure than ever that we are accomplishing what we set out to do.

We invite you to talk with us and to visit our beautiful family-like setting just 305 paces from the uncrowded private beach on the Atlantic Dunes.


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