BayCare Behavioral Health

Also known as Northside Behavioral Health Center

Address: 12512 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612 · Map

Phone: (813) 977-8700

Website: baycare.org

Hospital inpatientOutpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Facility type
Outpatient mental health facility
Medications used
Clozapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Risperidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Education and counseling
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Special programs
Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia · Persons with eating disorders · Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Payment accepted
County or local government funds · Community Mental Health Block Grants · Medicare · Medicaid · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Other services
Assertive community treatment · Chronic disease/illness management · Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Case management service · Suicide prevention services

Questions to ask BayCare Behavioral Health

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Florida. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at BayCare Behavioral Health

BayCare Behavioral Health reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Florida Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Tampa

Measured from the population center of Hillsborough County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Hillsborough County treatment map, methadone clinics near Hillsborough County and Suboxone doctors near Hillsborough County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does BayCare Behavioral Health offer?

BayCare Behavioral Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does BayCare Behavioral Health accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is BayCare Behavioral Health located?

12512 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Tampa?

From the center of Hillsborough County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Tampa, about 1.6 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

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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.

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