Camillus House Overnight Shelter

1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Camillus House Overnight Shelter

  • Location: Miami, FL
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Camillus House Overnight Shelter

Camillus House Overnight Shelter, located at 7th Avenue near downtown Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, offers emergency and long term housing for homeless adults facing mental illness, substance use, or trauma, including sexual abuse. Easily accessible by public transit, the shelter provides a safe, welcoming space for both men and women to begin their recovery journey.
Using a supportive housing model, the shelter offers individual and group counseling to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Survivors of sexual abuse receive compassionate care and referrals to psychiatric support. These services help residents heal emotionally, regain stability, and work toward long-term wellness.
In addition to shelter, residents receive meals, clothing, hygiene care, and support with job readiness and life skills. Healthcare and legal referrals are also available. With its open-door policy and low-barrier access, the shelter serves as a critical refuge for those seeking safety, dignity, and a fresh start.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Camillus House Overnight Shelter provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential
Naltrexone used in Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Other contracted prescribing entity
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Medications for HIV treatment Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Camillus House Overnight Shelter

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Camillus House Overnight Shelter offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Camillus House Overnight Shelter works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Camillus House Overnight Shelter accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Camillus House Overnight Shelter offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in FL or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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