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"Hi, I'm Vince Carter, number 15 of the Orlando Magic. I've seen what drugs and alcohol can do to individuals, families and entire communities. That's why I helped create the Vince Carter Sanctuary.
The Vince Carter Sanctuary is a world-class substance abuse treatment facility located near my hometown of Daytona Beach, Florida. If you know someone struggling with drugs or alcohol, don't wait, call the toll-free number today. Together, we can Slam-Dunk Addiction at the Vince Carter Sanctuary."
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Mission of the Vince Carter Sanctuary:
Our mission is to provide a safe and effective treatment environment to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, offering the latest comprehensive programs, along with time tested evidenced based models of recovery rehabilitation, demonstrating an alternative way of life without chemical dependency.
Our Message is Hope!
Our Goal is Lifelong Recovery... PERIOD!
Perennial NBA All-Star, 1999 NBA “Rookie of the Year,” winner of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and now with the Orlando Magic Vince Carter, contributed $1.6 million and attached his name to this beautiful new facility.
Vince and his mother, Michelle Carter-Scott, are compelled to make a difference in the world, and we thank them for their leadership in bringing recovery to those in need.
Located in scenic and rural Flagler County Florida, about 20 miles north of Daytona and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean at Flagler Beach and Palm Coast, our clients are able to find peace within nature, and soon within themselves.
Our privacy and natural beauty assists clients in discovering the harmony and serenity that they seek, in combination with a program that provides clients the necessary tools to live a new clean and sober life.

These brand new world-class facilities were designed by the renowned Ginn Resort Development team. Though our facilities are new, we are not new to helping those struggling with drugs, alcohol and dual-diagnosis or co-occurring issues to reclaim their lives. As a division of the Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare System, we have many decades of agency experience in the delivery of substance abuse and mental health care.
The Vince Carter Sanctuary was specifically designed and built for the purpose of serving clients with substance abuse and dual-diagnosis or co-occurring issues. Most treatment and rehab centers in North America were converted into these types of facilities from all sorts of existing structures, such as former homes, motels, and a wide array of commercial buildings.
With SMA's decades of experience in owning and operation treatment centers, we were able to utilize all of our experience, expertise and foresight to construct what is perhaps the finest substance abuse treatment facility in the world today.
A safe, medically monitored detox is a fundamental component of any drug addiction treatment program, especially during withdrawal when battling the physical dependency associated with many drugs – particularly alcohol and opiates.
Detox is the foundation in overcoming the deep physical, emotional and psychological challenges addicts and alcoholics face in early recovery. Some clients may be in need of certain medications for their detox. Medications, such as Burenorphine (Suboxone® or Subutex®) and Vivitrol®, may be prescribed by one of our board certified physicians during a client's withdrawal period. An ideal detox program is tailored to fit the client’s specific needs.
With nearly 40 years of experience in helping people detox safely, our detox team is composed of highly competent health care professionals with a proven track record of success.
First and foremost, the facilities and programs at the Vince Carter Sanctuary are private and confidential. Clients and families can be assured of the extreme importance we place on their anonymity, privacy and confidentiality.
Residential Treatment may be viewed as a "Timeout" from the unhealthy and self-destructing lifestyle being led by a person caught in the grip of addiction.
During this timeout, clients at the Vince Carter Sanctuary learn a new way to live life without the use of mind altering substances.
The Vince Carter Sanctuary is a CARF Accredited - Level II - Adult Residential Substance Abuse & Dual Diagnosis Treatment Provider that is Licensed by State of Florida's Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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We are Abstinent & 12-Step based. The 12-Step model, initiated by Alcoholic Anonymous (AA), has been a proven method for substance abuse recovery since 1935.
Our comprehensive treatment programs are tailored for individualized care. All of our Therapists have Masters Degrees and are highly credentialed. One-on-one and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Thearpy are utilized along with adjunctive therapies, which include Equine (Horse) Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, and a wide variety of Activities Therapies. Some of these adjunctive services may involve an additional cost such as the Dolphin Encounter at nearby Marineland®.
We help our clients to make changes within themselves, which allows them to break free from the bonds of drug and alcohol dependence. We help our clients learn better communication, coping and relationship skills, as well as various life-changing tools that equip them to build self-esteem so they may live a new clean and sober life.
AFTERCARE: We utilize a One Year Aftercare Monitoring System that helps keep our discharged clients accountable for their personal recovery.
Prior to being discharged, a client and his or her Aftercare Planner formulate a Plan-of-Action, which encourages an individualized continuing care regimen of recovery. They are held accountable by way of random drug screenings, weekly calls to an automated system, weekly record of their personal 12-Step recovery program that they forward to us, and continued follow up.
By the time a client is discharged from the Sanctuary, he or she has been given tools to make the critical decisions that will help them to not pick up a drink or drug again.
Our One Year Aftercare Monitoring System helps the families and loved ones of the discharged client know exactly what that individual is doing for their recovery once discharged. They will know if the discharged client is making their weekly calls, and are working their personal 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or that of another fellowship.
FREE Early Intervention Relapse Prevention (1st year)
If a former client, who has successfully completed the Vince Carter Sanctuary's full 90-Day Residential Treatment Program, feels that he or she is nearing a relapse within the first year after being discharged, and would like to participate in our Early Intervention Relapse Prevention Program, they may do so for up to two weeks with no treatment fees. This does not include travel expenses.
FREE Refresher Treatment (1st year)
If a former client, who has successfully completed the Vince Carter Sanctuary's full 90-Day Residential Treatment Program, relapses within the first year after being discharged, and would like to refresh their treatment, they may do so for up to two weeks with no treatment fees. This does not include any detox fees or travel expenses.
With our available Mental Health Services, individuals with co-occurring issues, perhaps as a result of some form of traumatic event, or an acute or chronic mental illness in addition to substance abuse, i.e. a person with bipolar disorder in combination with crack cocaine addiction, are offered a variety of specialized services including psychiatric care, medication management, nursing, and therapy.
Addiction is a mental health issue. Many addicts and alcoholics also battle other issues such as depression, anxieties, and other disorders. We have the team available that can address these dual diagnosis and co-occurring needs.
Family and Marital Therapy is a very important aspect of the recovery process. Family members can provide the necessary love and support to keep recovery a part of everyday life. Family Therapy is made available for all of our clients.
Family Therapy is provided by licensed and experienced professionals. Spouses and family members are educated on the nature of drug abuse. Many people have misconceptions about addiction. Our goal is to clear up those misconceptions so that loved ones have a real understanding of the nature of the disease of addiction, their role in its development and their role in its remission.
Another important aspect of Family Therapy is to improve the content and quality of communication between family members. The family is a powerful tool in creating behavioral change. By attending our Family and Marital Therapy, these loved ones have a better understanding and ability to communicate with the discharged client, helping to greatly reduce the chance of a relapse. Teleconferencing is also available to those unable to attend in person.
By having the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute (UF-MBI) Addiction Research Center onsite, the most advanced addiction research program in the world, we are able to offer our clients highly cutting-edge treatment.
Our expert staff is dedicated to helping individuals and their families break free from the bonds of active drug and/or alcohol addiction. Many of our staff members are in recovery themselves, and ready to share their personal experience, strength and hope.
Please call (800) 478-0331 right now. We’re here around the clock to assist you.
Additional Services Available:
- Intervention Services
- "Sober Escorts" Transport Services (3rd party referral)
- Airport Transport Services (Our Transport Services will pick up a client as far as Orlando or Jacksonville International Airports)
Please call the Vince Carter Sanctuary: (800) 478-0331
There is hope, there is freedom, there is a better way of life… We can help!