Augustine Recovery Center
3930 U.S. 1 South Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Dr. Paul's By The Sea
Address: 189 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Map
Phone: (800) 375-4577
Website: drpaulbythesea.com
About Dr. Paul's By The Sea
Dr. Paul's By The Sea offers a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, focusing on detoxification, inpatient, and outpatient services specifically designed for veterans dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Situated in St. Augustine, Florida, this center tailors its programs to meet the individual needs of each client by employing evidence-based treatment strategies. It holds accreditation from both the Joint Commission and Veteran Affairs.
The center fosters a well-organized recovery atmosphere. For individuals facing challenges with substance use, they offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. Treatment modalities include one-on-one counseling, group sessions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques such as yoga and meditation. The dedicated care team is well-versed in the specific challenges and traumas encountered by veterans, providing support for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and various personality disorders.
Dr. Paul's By The Sea accepts Tricare and TriWest, along with a wide range of commercial insurance options. Their staff is committed to ensuring that active military personnel, veterans, and their dependents receive the necessary coverage and support.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Detox · Residential Rehab · Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Self-Harm · Suicidality · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Family Therapy · Gestalt Therapy · Group Therapy · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Meditation & Mindfulness · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Medical · Personalized Treatment · Trauma Informed
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Veterans · Women
- Aftercare
- Outpatient Treatment · Support Meetings
- Amenities
- Air-Conditioned Rooms · Outdoor Lounge · Outdoor Space · Recreation Room
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Dr. Paul's By The Sea
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- Do you provide medical detox on site, and how many days does it usually last?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Florida (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Dr. Paul's By The Sea
Dr. Paul's By The Sea did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Florida Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from St. Augustine
Measured from the population center of St. Johns County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Ponte Vedra Beach, about 13 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): St. Augustine, about 13 miles (9 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Ponte Vedra Beach, about 13 miles (13 within 25 miles)
See the St. Johns County treatment map, methadone clinics near St. Johns County and Suboxone doctors near St. Johns County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Dr. Paul's By The Sea offer?
Dr. Paul's By The Sea reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Detox, Residential, Outpatient, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Dr. Paul's By The Sea accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Dr. Paul's By The Sea located?
189 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
How far is the nearest medical detox from St. Augustine?
From the center of St. Johns County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Ponte Vedra Beach, about 13 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in St. Augustine
Augustine Recovery Center
3930 U.S. 1 South Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32086
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare
352 Paseo Reyes Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare
3910 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
EPIC Community Services Inc
1400 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
EPIC Community Services Inc
1400 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
See all 17 facilities in St. Augustine · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.