








The Haven Detox - Puerto Rico
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
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The Haven Detox - Puerto Rico
The Haven Detox - Puerto Rico
About The Haven Detox - Puerto Rico
The Haven Detox - Puerto Rico is dedicated to providing a path for clients to triumph over addiction. The team has created a welcoming space where healing begins. They specialize in treating a wide range of addictions, from alcohol and opioids to cocaine and beyond. Recognizing that everyone's journey is uniquely their own, they tailor their care to fit each client’s needs. The Haven Detox starts with a gentle detox program and offers residential care for those who need additional support. Their experienced professionals use proven methods to help individuals uncover the root of their addiction and build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Find a Safe Space for Healing and Growth
Their team believes in treating the whole person, not just the addiction. This looks like taking a deep dive into the root causes of substance use while nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. The Haven's skilled therapists use a blend of evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, proven to help rewire thought patterns and boost internal motivation for change. Recognizing that healing takes many forms, they also offer holistic therapies like meditation and yoga, giving clients a full toolkit to manage stress and find inner peace. The staff is the heartbeat of The Haven. From the compassionate nurses who guide clients through detox to the experienced counselors who become trusted confidants, every team member is dedicated to creating a supportive, judgment-free zone. At The Haven, clients find a community rooting for their success every step of the way.
Receive Emotional Support and Prioritize Physical Wellness
The Haven Detox in Puerto Rico not only focuses on detoxification but also provides a holistic recovery experience that addresses emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, particularly for individuals navigating the complexities of addiction. A standout feature at The Haven is their Haven for Heroes program, which offers specialized care for veterans, military members, and first responders. This program recognizes the distinct challenges faced by these individuals, including trauma and mental health struggles, and delivers therapies to help them regain control again.
Find Comfort and Build Connections
The Haven Detox in Puerto Rico offers a relaxing environment in the private island town of Aguadilla, with thoughtful touches that prioritizes comfort for clients. Each bedroom has plush, queen-sized beds, modern furniture, and flat-screen TVs, creating a cozy atmosphere for healing. But what truly sets The Haven apart is the sense of connection and care. The staff is deeply committed to crafting recovery plans and walking alongside clients on the path to success.

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Customized Treatment Plans
Medically Assisted Detox
Spanish and English
Addiction Recovery
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Insurance Accepted



Meet Your Care Team

Mariano Velez
Executive Director - Clinical
MSW

Elvin Hernandez Crespo
Medical Director - Medical
MD, MPH

Jesire Valentin Crespo
Nurse - Medical
RN

Jonathan Irizarry
Caribbean Veteran Outreach Operations Manager
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Who We Treat
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Treatment Services
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Activities
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Smoking and Vaping Policy
Learn More About the Center
The Best Addiction Treatment in Puerto Rico
Receive help for substance use challenges — including chronic use — with nearby treatment, counseling, medicine, and holistic options.
Mental Health & Addiction Treatment For The Military Community
Haven for Heroes is a veteran-focused program for trauma and related mental health conditions, including addiction.
Unlocking the Potential of FMLA for Mental Health
FMLA permits eligible employees to take unpaid time off for valid reasons without losing their jobs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
By breaking experiences into thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT makes it easier to see where small changes can have a big impact.