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Here Comes The Judge

akazickas — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:13:12 +0000

Ocala Magazine interviews American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi after the Celebrity Golf Scramble and Dinner Gala about her involvement with Phoenix House and how she sees music as a way to help those struggling with addiction. Click here to read the full article.

Kara DioGuardi Hosts Golf Scramble and Gala in Florida

ssnyder — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:45:28 +0000

On Saturday April 24, our friend American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi hosted a fundraiser golf tournament and dinner at Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club in Ocala, FL. Proceeds will be used to build a new music studio for young adults at our treatment center in Citra. LPGA players Danielle Downey, Brittany Lincicome, and Meredith Duncan (pictured below) joined Kara on the course; golfer Lisa Strom also joined participants. Other celebrity golfers included ESPN radio sportscaster Brady Ackerman and author and former PGA tour player Wally Armstrong.

A cocktail reception and awards dinner followed the golf scramble, where Kara sang two songs she co-wrote and auctioned off two VIP tickets to the American Idol finale in May.

Check out coverage of the event at Ocala.com.

Visit our Phoenix Rising Music Program page to learn more about Kara’s work to bring the healing power of music to young people.

Photo by: Eleanor Hancock

Phoenix House of Florida Success Story

kschmier — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:47:08 +0000

Florida Partners in Crisis discuss the road to recovery for a young teen in treatment at our Derek Jeter Academy in Tampa. Click here to read the full article.

Phoenix House Helps Florida Teens

kschmier — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:00:13 +0000

The St. Petersburg Times writes about Phoenix House’s Derek Jeter Center in Tampa as a place for young people to get their lives back on track. Click here to read the story.

Derek Jeter named SI 2009 Sportsman of the Year

ssnyder — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:38 +0000

Phoenix House congratulates Derek Jeter on being named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year. The Yankees Captain has been a friend of Phoenix House for years and, in March 2008, our adolescent outpatient facility in Tampa, Florida, was renamed the Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House.

Click here to read the full SI article.

Eighty Years Young

ssnyder — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:33:42 +0000

In honor of his 80^th birthday, our friend Ray Murray held a celebratory lunch to benefit Phoenix House. Gathering 350 of his closest friends and family members in Tampa, Ray asked his guests to donate to Phoenix House in lieu of gifts. At the lunch, Patrick McEneaney, regional director of our New England and Florida programs, introduced Ray’s son Mike. His grandson, Ryan, then gave a moving tribute to his grandfather. Thus far, the celebration has raised over $45,000 for Phoenix House. We thank Ray for his incredible generosity and wish him many more years of health and happiness.

Florida Humanitarian Award

ph-admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:42:55 +0000

Over 120 guests were in attendance as Phoenix House honored Frederick E. Fisher and Whitfield M. Palmer on March 5, 2009 at Higgins Hall, St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

The evening began with a touching invocation by Monsignor Laurence Higgins. Master of Ceremonies, Paul Wilson, captivated the audience reading a poem from Voices of Recovery: Words that Free Us. He also put together an incredible slide presentation played during his performance of “I Did It My Way” by Frank Sinatra. Patrick McEneaney, Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Phoenix Houses of Florida, beautifully explained where we are today and where we want to go as a Region.

A highlight of the evening was an inspiring speech by our recent graduate of the Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House. Fred Fisher perfectly explained the history of Phoenix Houses of Florida and gave credit to everyone who was a part of the early days in bringing it all together. Ray Murray was so gracious in his comments about Fred Fisher and Whit Palmer.

We were honored to have distinguished guests such as Former Florida Governor Buddy MacKay and his wife, Anne MacKay, Lawton Chiles III, Ed Chiles, Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco, and Former Board of Directors Billy Trumball and James Urbanski. Amy Singer also joined us from our Foundation Office in New York City.

Please keep checking back for information on our next Humanitarian of the Year Awards dinner!

Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House Celebrates Partnership to Help Recovering Teens

ph-admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:32:55 +0000

Phoenix House joined New York Yankee Shortstop and Turn 2 Foundation President Derek Jeter in a dedication and renaming ceremony for “The Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House.” Jeter also presented a generous $500,000 donation from the Turn 2 Foundation that will enhance existing programs, provide clients with expanded services, and strengthen the effort to help young people working to overcome addiction.

Photos:
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (L to R): Finn Kavanaugh, Phoenix House Vice President and Regional Director, Becky Richardson, Lauren Richardson, Derek Jeter and Dr. Charles Jeter. Derek Jeter gives a heart warming speech about the long-standing relationship between Phoenix House and his Turn 2 Foundation.

Phoenix House Florida Board members (L to R): Dr. Charles Jeter, Steve Rovner, James Doyle, with Derek Jeter.

Derek Jeter enjoys a visit with Phoenix House graduate Lauren Richardson (middle) along with her mother, Becky Richardson (far left).

Derek Jeter signs baseballs and other memorabilia. Fans and the Phoenix House community gather to meet Derek Jeter after the ribboncutting ceremony.

Photo Credit: Jeff Fay – Hollow Tree Images

Phoenix Houses of Florida has been accredited by CARF for all of our programs!

batkins — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:44:56 +0000

A CARF three-year Accreditation was awarded to Phoenix Programs of Florida, Inc. (d/b/a Phoenix Houses of Florida) for the following programs:

Outpatient Treatment: Alcohol and Other Drugs/Addictions (Adults) Outpatient Treatment: Alcohol and Other Drugs/Addictions (Children and Adolescents) Therapeutic Communities: Alcohol and Other Drugs/Addictions (Criminal Justice)

CARF-accredited organizations identify leadership that embraces the values of accountability and responsibility to the individual organization’s stated mission. The leadership demonstrates corporate social responsibility. This accreditation will extend through April 2012. This achievement is an indication of Phoenix Houses of Florida’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of lives of the persons served. Services, personnel and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence

News from Phoenix House Florida

ph-admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:15:35 +0000

Welcome to the press room, where you will find the latest information on news and events at Phoenix House. For further information, or to request an interview with one of our substance abuse experts, please contact the Phoenix House Communications Department at: phcomm@phoenixhouse.org.

February 10, 2009: Phoenix Houses of Florida’s Second Annual Monsignor Laurence Higgins Humanitarian of the Year Awards Dinner

March 10, 2008 : Tampa Youth and Family Counseling Center Renamed Derek Jeter Center

February 12, 2008 : Phoenix Academy’s Model Recognized by SAMHSA

March 2, 2007 : Tampa Business Leader Jill Collins Joins Phoenix House Board of Directors in Florida

February 15, 2007 : Phoenix House Names Howard Meitiner President, Plans Expansion of Services, and Opens the Rosenthal Center to Focus on Critical Treatment Issues

August 17, 2006: Phoenix House Responds to Disturbing CASA Survey: Tips for Parents on How to Keep their Kids Safe from Alcohol and Drugs

September 1, 2004: RAND Study Documents Benefits of Phoenix House Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment