On the morning of July 17th, about 25 volunteers gathered at the Phoenix House Feinberg Academy of Dallas for a day of service. Over the course of five hours, the Academy’s landscape went from unimpressive to revived and beautiful. read more
The Phoenix House Dallas Associates Group has been opening doors of opportunity for our Dallas youngsters in many different ways. This “Service Arm” of volunteers has built a very successful mentoring program over the last year and, twice a month, invite local professionals from a variety of industries to come to the Phoenix House Academy of Dallas and explain to our clients how they entered into their individual careers. Recently, the Academy welcomed Mr. Dean Tarpley, co-owner of School of Rock in Dallas, TX. read more
On May 25th, Ebby Halliday Acers received the 2010 Phoenix House Public Service Award for her countless contributions and widespread generosity throughout North Texas. The award was presented at a luncheon in front of a full house at the beautiful Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. read more
Laurie DeLong, Program Director at our Phoenix Academy of Austin, talks to Austin News about the importance of parental action in response to the new, dangerous, legal ‘high’ known as “Spice”. read more
The Phoenix House Austin Academy recently enjoyed performances by Wayne Kramer, Billy Bragg, Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev), Kevin Calaba (Stars of Track and Field) and talent agent Steve Martin as part of the initiative by Road Recovery, which helps youth battle addiction and other adversity. read more
Laurie DeLong, Program Director of our Phoenix Academy in Austin, comments on a new study released by the Partnership for a Drug Free America, which reveals an increase in teen alcohol, ecstasy, and marijuana use. read more
Mental health experts in Texas worry that “Drank,” a new relexation beverage, may be a gateway drug to the illegal cough syrup concoction “purple drank.” The Dallas Morning News interviews two young Phoenix House clients. read more
We were honored when our friend Kara DioGuardi selected our Austin Academy as the site of the third music studio she’s created for Phoenix House teens. Construction is now complete—and the recording equipment is on its way! read more
Hats off to our Phoenix House Houston programs, a 2009 recipient of the Community Stars award! This distinction is granted to Houston and Harris county organizations that are making great strides to reduce crime and drug use in the area. read more
Currently underway at our residential treatment facility in Dallas, TX is a book drive to stock the bookshelves of the Phoenix House Hill A. Feinberg Academy with age appropriate classic and popular literature. read more