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…If your struggling like I was, give Real Recovery a shot cause it can help change your life like it changed mine.” – Jamie Bilsky
As the Clinical Director at Real Recovery Solutions, Carlos Escobar leverages over 15 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, focusing on therapies like CBT and REBT to foster client self-understanding and acceptance. His commitment to innovative, personalized care aims to profoundly improve the lives of those battling addiction and related mental health challenges.
Address:8730 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL, 33702Hours: 9 am – 9 pmPhone: (727) 628-3666
24/7 AdmissionsMonday 9 AM–9 PMTuesday 9 AM–9 PMWednesday 9 AM–9 PMThursday 9 AM–9 PMFriday 9 AM–9 PMSaturday 9 AM–4 PM
At Real Recovery, we consider ourselves a family. Our staff is hand-picked based on their personal experiences and successes with similar structure-oriented programs. Sometimes we have staff members that have graduated from our program and are looking to grow and mentor peers within the community they have learned from.
We all have unique skill sets that we utilize in a variety of ways whether it be home operations, resident relations, recovery community outreach, and more. We are all available to answer questions or provide resources to residents, families, and friends of people looking for recovery.
Patrick Slattery
CEO & Founder
Bardmoor sits right in the middle of Pinellas County, which means you’re close to everything. That includes the risks. In Pinellas County, the Florida Department of Health reported about 387 opioid-related fatal overdoses in 2023. Even when the numbers shift year to year, the reality stays the same: fentanyl is everywhere, pills aren’t what they used to be, and “I’ve got it under control” can turn into an ER visit fast.
If you’re in Bardmoor and you’re looking for real help, Real Recovery Solutions supports clients through our St. Petersburg location. We’re treatment-first and 12-step-focused, with a full continuum of care and case management to help you navigate the circumstances that push people back into old patterns. That means we don’t just talk about recovery. We help you build a routine that can hold up when stress hits, with consistent support close to home
Here’s what that looks like in real life:
Real Recovery Solutions serves the Bardmoor area through coordinated care levels designed to meet you where you are and keep you moving forward, supported by our St. Petersburg facility.
Depending on your needs, your plan may include:
Some people need to step away from everything and fully reset. Others need a schedule that lets them keep working or stay connected to family. Either way, the point is consistency. Recovery only works when your plan is realistic enough to follow.
Every person who reaches out for help brings a different story. Some are facing a recent crisis. Others have struggled quietly for years. Some are balancing work and family while trying to hold things together. Treatment should reflect those differences.
At Real Recovery Solutions, we provide a coordinated continuum of care that allows clients to enter at the level that fits their current needs and step down gradually as stability improves. Many individuals also choose sober living to extend structure and accountability beyond formal treatment.
Below is an overview of how our programs support clients from Safety Harbor and north Pinellas County:
Detox is about safety first. If your body’s dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzos, or other substances, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Medical detox provides medical monitoring, symptom support, and a controlled landing rather than a crash.
At Real Recovery, we help coordinate medically supervised detox when it’s needed, then we don’t leave you hanging afterward. Detox is step one. What matters is what you do next, while your brain and body are still recalibrating and cravings are still loud. That’s why Bardmoor clients often continue into treatment with Real Recovery through St. Petersburg, instead of trying to “just go home and see what happens.”
Treatment shouldn’t feel like generic group therapy and a handshake on discharge day.
At Real Recovery Solutions, the work is structured and recovery-focused:
If you’ve tried to get sober before and it didn’t stick, we’re not here to shame you. We’re here to tighten the plan. Most people don’t fail because they “didn’t want it enough.” They fail because their support system wasn’t strong enough, their discharge plan wasn’t realistic, or they went right back to the same patterns with zero structure. The goal is to build something sturdier and to keep you connected to care.
Heroin addiction can come with intense withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and a high risk of relapse early on. On top of that, many people who think they’re using heroin are actually being exposed to fentanyl or other synthetics.
A medically supported detox helps you get through the worst of withdrawal safely and sets you up for treatment right away, when your risk is highest, and your motivation is often the clearest. For Bardmoor clients, the next step is often continuing heroin treatment with Real Recovery, so there’s no gap between detox and real support.
Meth can take a serious toll on sleep, mood, motivation, and mental health. Early recovery often comes with exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, and strong cravings.
Detox support can help you stabilize, but meth recovery usually requires more than just “a few clean days.” Meth treatment involves rebuilding structure, managing triggers, and learning to function without chasing that artificial dopamine hit. Bardmoor clients can access ongoing support and step-down planning through our St. Petersburg location so the early gains don’t evaporate when life speeds back up.
Benzo detox needs to be handled carefully. Stopping suddenly can be dangerous, and tapering should be medically guided. People often get stuck on benzos because the fear of withdrawal keeps them using.
If benzos are part of your story, the safest path is a medically supervised plan, followed by treatment that addresses the anxiety, panic, insomnia, or trauma that benzos were trying to mute in the first place. Real Recovery helps Bardmoor clients coordinate safe detox when appropriate, then continue treatment support through St. Petersburg, so you’re not trying to navigate the hardest part alone.
Alcohol is one of the most socially accepted addictions and one of the most dangerous to quit without support, depending on your history and severity. If you’ve ever had withdrawal symptoms, morning drinking, shakes, sweats, or panic when you try to stop, don’t guess. Get assessed.
Treatment for alcoholism should include:
A big reason people relapse with alcohol is that they feel “fine” after a short break, then go right back to the same routines and stress with zero support. Real Recovery helps you build a recovery routine that fits your actual life, backed by consistent care through our St. Petersburg location, not a fantasy schedule you can’t keep.
If you need help right now, these options can get you connected fast without bouncing you between random websites.
If you’re not sure what level of care you need, that’s normal. Start with one call. The goal is to get traction, not to have the perfect plan on day one. And if you want to talk to someone directly about options in Pinellas County, Real Recovery’s St. Petersburg team can walk you through the next steps.
Finally a sober living that is about helping people on the road to recovery, that adheres to a set of strict standards to ensure the comfort and safety of the clients over an extra dollar being made. These guys practice integrity in an industry riddled with greed. They take sobriety very seriously and operate with professionalism.
I have struggled for many years with a debilitating case of untreated alcoholism , until I made the life changing decision to come to Real Recovery St.Pete. With the support of staff, and residents alike, I am still sober sober 13 months later. I can not say enough good things about this place! Thank you Real Recovery!
I have been to other Sober Living houses and Real Recovery is the best. They drug test to keep people honest. They make sure clients are responsible and clean their house. The House Managers are awesome. If you are serious about recovery this is a great place to live. Several meetings on site.
Real Recovery is the best choice in all regards. Their facilities are amazing, the amount of work and money the owner puts into his properties is unmatched. The programs they have are also the best. House managers are also super involved, go to the same meetings and know what is going on with the clients.
I recently moved into Real Recovery and I have been very impressed! I came from a sober living situation in St. Pete but moved back home to Bradenton. If you are looking for a clean, sober living environment - this is it! Mark is a very open and relatable person to talk to. The men here are open, eager to help, and make you feel welcome.
I been in Real Recovery of Tampa for a month now and it was by far the best decision I ever made after completing 30 days of inpatient rehab at Turning Point. RR is teaching me how important it is to make friends in recovery and to get out of my comfort zone. Thank you to for welcoming and helping me on this journey in recovery.
Choosing treatment is about choosing a different outcome.
Real Recovery Solutions’ St. Petersburg addiction treatment center serves clients from Bardmoor and across Tampa Bay with a full continuum of care, including detox. Founded by people in recovery for people in recovery, we focus on real-world results: stable housing, employment, restored relationships, and long-term community support.
If you are ready to explore what recovery could look like for you, call our drug detox in St. Petersburg at 813-373-6762 today. One decision can change the direction of your life.
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