Operation PAR, Inc. has been putting Florida's families first since incorporating as a nonprofit organization in 1970. Prior to receiving federal funding, Operation PAR provided treatment services with a volunteer staff of paraprofessionals and professionals. Today, staffed with more than 400 employees, Operation PAR provides integrated addiction and mental health services at its various sites in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee, Sarasota and Lee counties.
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Services Offered
Adolescent Services
When teen alcohol and drug use enters a family, it is devastating. We understand the fear and uncertainty this brings to everyday life and we offer many ways to bring your family back together. Your child's safety and well being is paramount to us and we know that including you in every step of recovery is the only way to ensure the outcome you desire. We have been providing adolescent treatment services since 1985 and have the tools and experience to help you through this difficult time. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
Health and Wellness are the cornerstones of a happy productive life. Use of drugs and alcohol can interfere with that happiness for your teen and your family. Our adolescent outpatient services offer your teen the ability to assess and identify the critical needs in life and offer you the support and strategies to achieve your family goals.
You can engage in an effective assessment to set those goals either in person or through eServices. Effective outpatient treatment requires that you do not need a medical detoxification and that you do have a stable living and work/school environment.
Operation PAR Adolescent Outpatient Program Options include: -Individual, Family and Group Counseling -Gender Specific and Co-ed Groups -Enhanced Outpatient with several contacts per week -Services, a private web based platform for both individual and group sessions with specially trained and certified e-counselors
Women's Services
Operation PAR treats women in a gender-specific, gender-sensitive manner. We believe that women experience the best results in programs developed specifically for them. The Operation PAR women's services program is tailored to every patient's needs so they can receive the best possible care.
Case Management Women who seek treatment through Operation PAR will receive support based on their individual needs. Our case management structure is meant to help those who need it most, but also to take steps back when patients can stand on their own two feet. We regularly evaluate the women who use our services to see if their needs are changing as they move through the treatment process.
Outpatient Services Many women seek out Operation PAR's outpatient services because of their convenience. We have multiple locations in Pinellas County to help women and their families. Effective outpatient treatment requires that you do not need a medical detoxification and that you have a stable living and work or school environment.
Operation PAR accepts Medicaid for its outpatient services. Women who take advantage of this program will receive random drug screening to prevent relapse. Child Developmental Services The Operation PAR women's services program also includes resources for small children between birth and six years of age, and treatment for any delays in physical, mental, and educational development.
Each child receives an individual education plan based on the results of age-appropriate assessments. Those presenting with major skill deficits receive referrals for speech, physical, and mental health therapies. Teachers work with families to enhance family relationships and demonstrate bonding and nurturing techniques in a safe environment. Men Services
Operation PAR, Inc. treats men in a gender specific and sensitive manner in all of our Services Offered:Assessment -Specialized Child Welfare Assessments
Through outpatient treatment, Operation PAR also provides therapeutic services that include group counseling and random drug screening to prevent relapse. Effective outpatient treatment requires that you do not need a medical detoxification and that you do have a stable living and work/school environment.
Medical Detoxification
Operation PAR develops comprehensive plans for all of our medical detox patients. Through this process, we can support individuals throughout the detox process and for several months after to safely guide the recovery process.
There are two types of medical detoxification offered by Operation PAR: inpatient and outpatient.
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicaid.Call for information and for patients who qualify for treatment.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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