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Save the Date! Kara DioGuardi to Play in Golf Tournament Fundraiser on April 24

ssnyder — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:34:28 +0000

Phoenix Houses of Florida is excited to announce that our friend Kara DioGuardi will participate in a fundraiser golf tournament on April 24 at Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit our facility in Citra, Florida. To read the article from the Ocala Star Banner, please click here.

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