Florida Palms Academy Inc – Hollywood

The worst expense that I have ever had was to drop my son off to strangers. My child was lost, he was going in the direction of obesity, and he did not value his life. I met Miss Hampton. It was to be Travis therapist.… She assured me that they would take real good care of Travis and his needs. Over the period of 6 months, I was taught through experience that my parenting skills needed to be changed. During the session between their staff and me and my significant other, we develop a future strategy in dealing with our dysfunctional child. For someone that was always wanting to run away, did not want to listen to instructions, and very unhappy with living with us, his future had been transformed. A 12-year-old was changed. Miss Hampton, made me realize that there is no such thing as being a perfect parent. I needed to open up my perception. I needed to change. In my heart, I know it was my behavior that also created a trigger in Travis behavior. By talking to Travis and his therapist, together she made me realize that. I agreed to work with the staff and there was a complete transition of change in all of our lives. What I respect and what I like the most is the truthfulness of his therapist to not back down. She was facing a parent such as myself that thought that I didn't need any advice at being a parent. It was an Awakening experience to find someone that was not too concerned with my reactions but the person was willing to be honest and tell me that maybe I need to change things as a parent. While my son was getting treatment, I took her advice and I started working on myself. She was explaining to me that I could be creating a trigger effect by some of my actions toward my son. I never looked at that possibility but I remained open to her suggestions. Each time that he went on pass, he was so happy to come home. This facility was not perfect but it created the perfect result for our family. I am not interested in my son liking the facility. I am only interested in the results. I noticed Travis put in a bad review on the facility but it is a place that no child should enjoy. We as parents want them to come home in a different spirit. Not to fall in love with their facility. Ironically, sometime it takes people as tough as nails. Travis therapist was very kind, but also she was stern enough to not allow me to make excuses. Change itself is the only permanent part of life. We are truly blessed for having placed our child in good hands. I would also like to personally thank Miss Hampton. She truly is a prodigy. It has been a month since Travis had left the facility. He used to hate going to school but now he is on a good track and his attitude is good when he wake up. Everybody at Travis School has noticed Travis new attitude and his physique and appearance. He appears to have the drive to succeed. As a parent I'm keeping my coping skills Ms Hampton had encouraged me to change. Each day, I have to remind myself that I was giving a second chance at making Travis life incredible.

I wish I could give more than 5 Stars!!! Our experience at Florida Palms Academy was truly incredible. From the very beginning, the entire team — therapists, staff, and psychiatrist — were amazing, kind, compassionate,… and genuinely supportive. We always felt heard and respected, no matter what situation we were navigating. What meant the most to our family was how committed they were to working with us to find the very best outcomes for my son. They took the time to really understand our needs, our challenges, and our goals, and they never made us feel like just another case. Their thoughtful approach, patience, and dedication made a meaningful difference in our lives. Because of their care and professionalism, difficult moments became more manageable and positive progress felt possible. We are truly grateful for the impact Florida Palms Academy has had on our family and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a supportive, knowledgeable, and compassionate team.

Do not go here I’m on pass and they don’t care about your treatment they only want the check except Mrs elesia

Do not send your kid here do not trust no staff but not all staff are bad but they take you to the room and slam you face forward and try to make it seem like you did something bad plz do not send your kid there they… don't do your family therapy sessions like there supposed to they don't do there therapy like their supposed to don't recommend.

I was there back when I was 14 years old met sum interesting people and saw sum new things at that time when it came down to restraining they would over manhandle the kids including me I once had my leg hyperextended… couldn't walk right for at least a couple of weeks and once I was restrained to the point of blood spewing out of my mouth that I needed stitches and one staff and I actually had a hand to hand combat brawl all because I didn't wanna go to my roomq other than the lowkey abuse I endured there was also a light side to this youth mental health residency if u were on a good color u would be able to go on outings staff would bring u sum nice things and so much more there are activities kids can do but depends on the color I learned alot from the staff there (at the time I was there) Mr.Rob Mrs.Kelsey Mrs.stone Mr.willy Mr.Chris Mr.Ryan Mr.Drew Mr.Drew #2 Mr.Randy Mr.Tracy Lowkey one day I would like to go over there and share my story so the other kids can learn off of my experience💯now im a concierge build stages for crew 1 and also I am a MMA Fighter

I went there from feb 2021 to august 2021 I had my 13th birthday there .im now 17 doing well with a job and a decent life staying out of trouble i learned a lot there experiences were strange but some were useful i… would not recommend it if ur kid is extremely sensitive or not able to defend himself or contain his emotions because he will be depressed and they will straighten him to the best of there abilities my favorite staff was Mr d (sup) Mr kee Mr Amal Mr max Mr Miguel Mr Tracy Mr Travis Mr Gabriel Ms Kat Mr Edson Mr Ivan Ms Mary Ms Gina Ms Stephonia Ms Bobby Ms Nicole Mr David (nurse)

It's calisa in 2024 i went there years ago and stayed 10 months I am absolutely doing so much better I loved how yall were there and how it doesent feel like jail and yall care about our mental health I'm now 16 and… would recommend my own kid there if needed ms.Gina the owner you were the best you understood me and would listen to my side of the story and helped me get on good stars and would calm me down. I hope yall still do the star thing because that was a big motivation for me I am so thankful that even though I ran away 😅 and was on a yellow star you still let me go outside and do the Halloween thing outside. I wish I could come back but im 16 and yall don't take this age I want to see everyone again and I miss you guys.

whatever you do. do not send your kid here. they don’t care about your child one bit all they care about is the paycheck. i was here for 6 months in 2019. i was 10 and had my 11th birthday in there. about a month before… i was discharged i was picked up and body slammed into the hard floors of the bedrooms because i “wouldn’t cooperate” so they restrained me. secondly some of the staff members would shame the other kids or talk behind their backs. the therapy doesn’t help one bit. i came out worse then u was before. i got in trouble with juvie and was on probation till mid 2022 when i finally got the right help i needed. especially if your child is young do not send them here they will be away for a long time and i am not entirely sure if you can pull them out mid program. i begged my mom to but she said she couldn’t she wasn’t allowed. the only staff member i really liked was Ms Melissa and Mr Dyarl (im sorry if i spelt your name wrong) they were my two favorite nurses. and one other staff member named ms tamekia i loved her sm. i’m doing a lot better ever since i got the real help i needed though. just whatever you do dont send your kid here.

I was there for almost 2 years and they don’t treat you well any time a get would have a tantrum or get physical they would slam you to the ground and restrain you if I ever catch one of these staff members outside of… there they will get what they deserve

I was a former resident there an it was pretty cool mr joe if you see this I’m probably taller than you and I will never forget that back breaker u used to do

OmG yes i finally can do this like ive been wanting to...i wanna thank averyone of the staff everyone in nursing and everyone else yes i did stay a while but i really did get better i can honetly say it changed me yes i… had some issues there i mean allt but they really helped me threw everysingle one of my promplems i spent 10 months there and i went home looking back in the car with tears because i loved everyone there i really did get help and i recommend it to the highest oh my good ness MS.CARRIE if she is still there i miss her so so much she really helped me alot mr.amaul mr.tracy mr.james mr.e ms.stephinia ms.mary ms.gina i miss everyone and i want to tell yall im doing great and thank yall all so much i did get the help i didnt want to accept and yall helped me amd didnt give up on me yall didnt kick me out no matter what yall stuck and helped me i dont think im doing tbis review right so ill go now but whoever reads this tell everyone i said hi...bye

Florida palms academy has an amazing counselor Stephonia. If you are looking for help with your child Florida palms is definitely the way to go ! 😎

This place is a complete JOKE They do not deserve one star. They do not make progress with your child. They do not complete family therapy sessions as required. they are more concerned with children having outing and… fun instead of actually helping the child to become a better person. They discharge the children and lie and say it is because insurance don't want to pay. They never have the child ready for pick or for visits. Therapist talks and deals with child when it is convenient for them. Do not send your child to Florida Palms your child will be worse off than before they went. They do not disclose everything that happens to your child in the discharge summary. They cover for one another. WORST PLACE EVER!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL REGRET SENDING YOUR CHILD HEAR FOR TREATMENT

Dear F.P.A I miss you guys so much ms Mary is your reading this I just wanted to say “same with me barnwell and ms.crystal and ms.johnson I love you all and ms.patrice I’m sorry I did not get the book I really wanted to… but they told me that you were on a appointment and I really miss you all! Thank you for helping me I have improved alone I thank all of you deeply. I love and miss all of you! LOVE CAITLIN LUISA RICH

They are never on time to have children ready for visits. They do not wash clothes regularly. Everytime I would pick up my child his clothes would smell sour like never washed. My son would not speak openly on the phone… because people would watch them. Some but not all members that work there are not properly trained for these types of children. They never answer the phone. And will not call you back when you leave messages. Will be calling the state.