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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.

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.

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