Jewish Mental Health & Recovery Center for Women • Hollywood, FL
College Students Mental Health & Addiction Treatment - Jewish Track
Why are so many college students struggling right now?
Many students are balancing academic pressure, financial stress, social comparison, and burnout all at once. These challenges are real and treatable.
You may be dealing with:
- Pressure to keep grades high while mentally struggling
- Party culture and heavy drinking becoming hard to control
- Anxiety, panic, or depression that won't go away
- Fear of being judged if you ask for help
- Isolation, burnout, and emotional exhaustion
You deserve support that is practical, private, and focused on your future.
How do you know it's time to reach out?
If symptoms are affecting your sleep, school performance, relationships, or safety, it's the right time to get help. Early support can reduce long-term disruption.
Mental Health Signs
- Constant anxiety, panic, or racing thoughts
- Feeling numb, hopeless, or disconnected
- Trouble concentrating in class or finishing assignments
- Pulling away from friends and activities
Substance Use Signs
- Drinking or using more often than planned
- Blackouts, risky decisions, or memory gaps
- Using substances to cope with stress or sadness
- Needing substances to feel "normal"
The Pressure Nobody Talks About at Hillel
College is already overwhelming. Add the weight of being visibly frum on a secular campus and the isolation doubles. Wearing a skirt when everyone else is in shorts. Explaining why you can't go out Friday night. Watching your roommate eat whatever she wants while you figure out the kosher situation for the third time this week.
Some students from Orthodox homes arrive at college and feel free for the first time. Others feel untethered. Both can spiral. The drinking that starts as social experimentation becomes a coping mechanism. The anxiety that was manageable when your schedule was structured by davening times and family meals becomes uncontrollable when nobody is watching.
Students from frum backgrounds often delay getting help because they worry about what it means for shidduchim, what their parents will think, or whether a treatment center will understand why Shabbos matters. Those concerns are valid. They also shouldn't be the reason you keep suffering.
Which treatment program fits a student schedule?
IKANN Wellness offers multiple levels of care so treatment can match clinical needs and daily responsibilities.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Structured treatment with flexibility for school and daily responsibilities.
Learn more about IOP →Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
More intensive daytime support when symptoms or substance use are more severe.
Learn more about PHP →Outpatient Therapy
Continued support to build coping skills, emotional stability, and long-term recovery.
Learn more about Outpatient Therapy →Co-Occurring Support
Integrated care for mental health and substance use challenges together.
Learn more about Co-Occurring Support →Can I get help without dropping out?
Often, yes. Many students continue classes while receiving care, depending on clinical fit and treatment level.
- Scheduling options designed around classes and responsibilities
- Treatment planning around academic demands when possible
- Virtual support options available for eligible needs
Treatment That Understands Your World
Our clinical team includes staff who understand the dynamics of frum family life, community expectations, and the specific pressures that come with navigating a secular environment while maintaining religious identity. That means your therapist won't look confused when you mention seminary, won't suggest coping strategies that conflict with halacha, and won't treat your observance as part of the problem.
Scheduling works around your life. If you need to leave early on Friday, that's built into your plan. Kosher meals are standard in our PHP program. And if your parents are involved in your care, our family therapy sessions account for the cultural dynamics that come with frum families, including the gap between what's said at the Shabbos table and what's actually happening.
You don't have to choose between getting help and staying connected to your community. Both can happen at the same time.
Is treatment confidential, licensed, and insurance-friendly?
Yes. IKANN Wellness uses confidentiality-first workflows, licensed clinical care, and insurance verification support.
Our team can help:
- Verify your insurance benefits
- Explain your options clearly
- Walk you through next steps with transparency
Is IKANN Wellness convenient for South Florida universities?
IKANN Wellness serves students across South Florida through in-person and virtual pathways.
Nearby campuses include:
Our Location:
2901 Stirling Rd. Suite 203
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
📞 Call (786) 504-7626
What does getting started look like?
Starting is simple and pressure-free.
Request Confidential Consultation
Online or by phone — no pressure, no commitment required.
Verify Insurance
With support from the team — we handle the details so you don't have to.
Start a Personalized Care Plan
Based on your needs, schedule, and goals — built around your life.
What are students and families saying?
"I thought treatment meant giving up my semester. IKANN helped me build a plan I could keep."— Student, age 20
"The team explained insurance clearly and never made me feel judged."— Student, age 22
"Professional, compassionate, and clear communication from day one."— Family member
Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee outcomes.
Student FAQs
Do I have to pause college to get help?
Not necessarily. Many students continue classes while receiving care, depending on clinical fit. Our scheduling is designed to work around academic responsibilities.
Is treatment only for severe addiction?
No. We support students at many stages, including early concerns. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from professional support.
Can I get help for anxiety/depression and substance use at the same time?
Yes. We offer coordinated support for co-occurring concerns. Our co-occurring treatment program addresses both mental health and substance use together.
Is this confidential?
Yes. We take privacy and discretion seriously. Your care is handled with HIPAA-aware confidentiality practices and respect for your situation.
Where can I find more answers?
Visit the FAQ page for additional guidance, or call us at (786) 504-7626 for a free, confidential conversation.
I'm worried about this showing up on my record and affecting shidduchim. How private is this?
Completely private. HIPAA protections mean your treatment information cannot be shared with anyone without your written consent. Not your parents, not your school, not your community. We understand the specific privacy concerns that come with frum life and take them seriously.
Can I keep Shabbos and kashrus during treatment?
Yes. Our PHP program provides kosher meals, and scheduling accommodates Shabbos. If you're in IOP, evening sessions are designed to work around your observance schedule. Your religious practice is respected as part of your identity, not treated as an obstacle to treatment.
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You deserve support that helps you feel clear, stable, and hopeful again.
IKANN Wellness
2901 Stirling Rd. Suite 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
📧 office@ikannwellness.com
🕐 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.