U.S. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES

AL-ANON
1915 NE 45th Street, Suite 205
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Tel: (954) 491-1915
Kris Arana, Alateen Coordinator

Website: http://www.southfloridaal-anon.org
E-mail: info@alanondistrict189.org

Hours: 24/7
Fees: No charge for services

This is a program for the relatives or friends of problem drinkers or alcoholics, to help them understand alcoholism, and to cope with the relationship.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
One River Plaza Building
305 S Andrews Avenue, Room 502
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel:  (954) 462-0265
Fax: (954) 462-2013

Website: http://www.aabroward.org
E-mail: help@aabroward.org

Hours: 24/7
Fees: No charge for services
Languages: English, Spanish and French

AA is a fellowship of men and women of all ages who come together and address their common problem. Anyone, who desires to stop drinking, may join Alcoholics Anonymous. A 24-Hour Hotline (462-0265 or 462-7202) for help is available, as well as information regarding locations of AA meetings.

ALOHA HOUSE
1908 Buchanan Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

Tel: (954) 927-3363
Kenny Munyon, Director

Website: http://www.aloha-house.com
E-mail: alohahouse@bellsouth.net

Hours: 24/7
Fees: $165/wk. with $165 security deposit upon moving in.

Residential transitional home for adults recovering from alcohol or substance abuse. Residents must attend daily 12-step meetings.

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
631 US Hwy 1, Suite 304
North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Tel:  Tel: (888) 432-2467
Tel:  Tel: (561) 296-8121

Website: http://www.bhpalmbeach.com

Fees: We accept most insurances. Financial assistance available to those who qualify.
Hours: Admissions team available 24/7

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is one of the nation’s leading behavioral health care organizations. Located in South Florida, we are comprised of a group of addiction treatment and mental health facilities.

BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER (BARC)
1000 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Tel:  (954) 357-4880
Fax: (954) 357-4853
Paul Faulk, Division Director

Website: http://www.broward.org/HumanServices/BrowardAddictionRecovery/Pages/Default.aspx

Fees: Medicaid; sliding scale; fees due at time of service, depending on the program.
Hours: Detoxification services – 24/7

Admissions: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (M, T, Th,), 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (W, F)
Residential Program: 30 days
Non-residential day treatment: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (M-F)
Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Treatment: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (M-Th) and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (F) (located at the Edgar P. Mill Center in Fort Lauderdale)

Eligibility: Age 18 and above Languages: English, Spanish & Creole

The program works with all available social service agencies in Broward County. Services include: diagnosis and assessment; medical detoxification; a residential intensive treatment unit; outpatient treatment provided at three locations, BARC/Central, Edgar P. Mills Center and Carver Ranches at the Family Success Center; education; case management; referral to transitional housing; and after care. Admission is through Access Services at (954) 357-4880.

BROWARD COUNTY ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES
DIVISION OLDER ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
2995 North Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Tel:  (954) 357-6622
Fax: (954) 357-8815
TTY: (954) 357-5841

Raul Gordillo, Substance Abuse Program Supervisor
(954) 537-2936

E-mail: rgordillo@broward.org

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (M-F)
Languages: English, Spanish, Creole, French, Portuguese, Italian, Tagalong (Philippine Islands), Hindi, Hindustani, Urdu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Eligibility: 60 years of age and older, Broward County residents with substance misuse issues.

The Older Adult Substance Abuse Program provides prevention services in the form of community education presentations. The program also offers screening assessment, brief intervention, treatment, in-home counseling, and aftercare intervention.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, INC,
3751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 3302l

Tel:  (954) 989-1444
Fax: (954) 735-6717
TDD: (954) 552-7799
Ray Hughes, Director

Hours: By appointment only.
Languages: English and Spanish
Fees: No charge for services

Counselors provide private and group counseling to recovering alcoholics and their families.

HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Administrative Office
4740 N State Road 7, Suite 201
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Tel: (954) 486-4005

All NEW clients should contact:

Fax: (954) 735-6717
TTY: (954) 522-7799
Dr. Steve Ronik, CEO

Website: http://www.hendersonbh.org/index.html

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (M-F) with 24-hour access for emergencies.
Fees: Based on a sliding scale.

This center provides diagnosis and treatment of problems relating to depression, mental health, drug abuse, and alcoholism on an outpatient basis. If eligible, clients can receive needed medication at a low cost. Residential and day treatment programs are also accessible. A full array of services is available to children and their families.

KEYSTONE HALLS, INC.
1420 SW 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Tel:  (954) 763-2300
Fax: (954) 467-9148
Ron Malec, Executive Director

Website: http://www.keystonehalls.org
E-mail: inquiry@keystonehalls.org

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (M-F)

Keystone Halls, Inc. is a Florida housing program for men and women seeking to recover
from alcoholism and drug addiction. Help is provided to adults suffering from the disease of
alcoholism and drug addiction to find a safe home where they can begin new lives as sober
and productive people.

MIAMI OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC (OSAC)
1492 West Flagler Street, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33135

Tel:  (305) 541-8435
Fax: (305) 541-6974

The Center is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for Veterans.

STEPPING STONES
901 NE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Tel:  (954) 524-8989
Fax: (954) 523-4673
Geri Pipitone, Chief Executive Officer

Website: http://www.houseofhope.org
E-mail: geri@houseofhope.org

Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm (M-F) & Sun. 8:00 am – Midnight, Sat.
Site Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (M-F)
Fees: Based on a sliding scale; free service, fee for service
Languages: English, Spanish & Creole
Eligibility: Female only and must have a chemical dependency

This organization provides a long-term residential substance abuse treatment program. This
includes assistance with securing and maintaining employment. Participants attend weekly
group counseling sessions. Mandatory lectures are conducted each weekday.

Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
http://www.fadaa.com

A Physician’s Guide to Youth Substance Abuse
http://www.acde.org/health/drguide.htm

Helping Patients With Alcohol Problems: A Health Practitioner’s Guide
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Publications/EducationTrainingMaterials/guide.htm

NIDA MED Resources for Medical and Health Care Professionals
http://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed/

NIDA Screening for Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drug Use
http://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed/screening/

Preventing and recognizing prescription drug abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/prescription/prescription6.html

Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings: A Resource Guide for Providers
http://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed/resguide/resourceguide.pdf

Because addiction can affect so many aspects of a person’s life, treatment must address the needs of the whole person to be successful. This is why the best programs incorporate a variety of rehabilitative services, such as individual medical, psychological, social, and vocational, into their comprehensive treatment regimens.