Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Behavioral Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center in Oakland Park, Florida provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with drug addiction, mental health issues, and co-occurring disorders. Services include adult and child mental health care, substance abuse treatment, crisis stabilization, medical services, assessments, and child substance abuse inpatient detox.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Glassdoor: 2.3/5 (Employee ratings) (22 employee reviews)
- Pompano Guide: Consistently poor/lowest possible rating mentioned in user reviews (175+ reviews mentioned in source)
Patients praise
- Some reviews note the potential availability of specialized behavioral health services, though these are frequently overshadowed by negative experiences
Common complaints
- Poor communication with families, including staff hanging up on calls or failing to return messages
- Reports of rude, unprofessional, or intimidating staff behavior towards patients and families
- Concerns regarding facility cleanliness and maintenance (e.g., reports of dirt, smells)
- Negative experiences with the Baker Act process and perceived lack of transparency in treatment and discharge decisions
- Long wait times despite scheduled appointments
- Allegations of inadequate patient care or lack of helpful support
"I join the long list of negtive reviews, one star rating too high but the lowest I can choose - negative 10 more accurate. Per the other 200+ reviews - do NOT to send anyone who needs legitimate mental health services to this place."
- Birdeye review platform"This is thee absolute worst place to send your child for help. They do not help the children, the phone mysteriously hangs up every time you try to get information... The supervisors do NOT return calls."
- Pompano Guide listing"A recurrent theme is a climate of fear or intimidation for some patients, compounded by reports of bullying, fights, and situations that feel unsafe."
- Seniors.fyi platformSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Compassion Behavioral Health Launches Medical Detox, Expanding Full Continuum of Care in South Florida - Apr 1, 2026
- Compassion Behavioral Health Announces Acceptance of Oscar Insurance at Treatment Facility | Press Releases | riverfallsjournal.com - May 6, 2026
- Compassion Behavioral Health Marks 10 Years of Service While Highlighting Growing Need for Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment | Press Releases | lodinews.com - May 12, 2026
- Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression | Ft Lauderdale - Jun 5, 2026
- FinancialContent - Compassion Behavioral Health Publishes New Resource Exploring Mental Health Treatment Options and Comprehensive Paths to Recovery - Jun 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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