Veteran Owned and Veteran Operated: A Mission First Approach to Recovery

Honoring Your Service with the Highest Standards of Care

Florida Springs is an In-Network VA Community Care Provider
Compatible with most insurance and payers.

A Sanctuary of Strength, Healing, and Purpose

At Florida Springs, we provide more than just treatment; we provide a path back to your true self. Our facility is a dedicated space where the warrior ethos meets compassionate, clinical care. We serve veterans and active duty members from every rank and era, ensuring that those who have sacrificed for our nation find the belonging and dignity they deserve.

Our Guiding Principles

Evidence-Based Compassionate Treatment
Clinical protocols specifically designed for the complexities of Addiction and PTSD. A commitment to restoring hope and resilience in every individual.
Trauma Informed Support

Our staff will utilize multiple screening tools to assist treatment planning and aftercare for the Veteran and Military Member. Including Bio-Psychosocial Assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Testing, Adverse Childhood Trauma Screening, The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

VA Coordination

Our experienced intake team will ensure the patient receives with finding VA insurance status and any documentation that is required for entering our program.

How We Serve Veterans

Veteran
Assessments

We begin with a high precision clinical evaluation. Our team understands the specific physical and psychological toll of military service, ensuring your treatment plan is accurate from day one.

Nutrition
Programming

Recovery requires proper fuel to stabilize the body and support brain health during medical detox. Our clinical team provides individualized nutrition planning. By focusing on balanced, essential nutrition, we can support your body’s natural healing.

Peer and
Veteran Led Groups

Camaraderie is a core component of our success. These sessions are led by veterans who speak your language, providing a space where you can be honest among brothers and sisters who have walked the same path.

Holistic
Modalities

We treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. This includes supplemental therapies like yoga, meditation, and breathwork to help regulate the nervous system and manage chronic stress.

Fitness and
Physical Wellness

Strength is rebuilt through movement. Our gym facilities are new in 2026, and will help you reclaim your health and discipline through exercise.

Specialized
Trauma Care

Beyond the physical addiction, we address the underlying trauma. Our clinicians specialize in treating the “moral injury” and psychological effects of service to ensure long term emotional stability.

Hear From Our Founder

George Cannon

President of Florida Springs

A Navy veteran and Purple Heart recipient, George completed two combat tours during the Vietnam War. He saw intense action during the historic Tet Offensive and experienced exceptionally heavy fighting while attached to his Marine unit during the Battle of Dai Do in May 1968.

His personal experiences on the battlefield deeply shaped his understanding of trauma, resilience, and the invisible wounds of war. As a decorated combat veteran, George ensures that top-tier, specialized care for veterans remains a core pillar of the facility’s mission. Under his leadership, Florida Springs has developed targeted programming that honors the unique sacrifices of service members. He is deeply committed to providing veterans with the dedicated clinical resources, peer connection, and compassionate environment necessary to achieve lasting recovery.

Get Help in Minutes, Not Days.

Address

1212 W 19th Street

Panama City, FL 32405

2059 Lisenby Ave

Panama City FL 32405

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