Medication Assisted Treatment

Medication Assisted Treatment Services (MAT) utilizes FDA-approved medications, in conjunction with counseling, to consumers seeking treatment for opioid/alcohol use disorders.  MAT offers assistance with the withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with opioid/alcohol dependence to allow the consumer to engage and focus on their recovery. 

While MAT is a very effective treatment option, the cost of these medications can be a barrier to treatment. We’re thrilled to be able to remove the cost barrier and offer you this service at no cost. 

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of other narcotics. Administered via monthly injection.
For Vivitrol MAT Services, please call (850) 872-7676

Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone)

Opioid agonist/ antagonist that blocks other narcotics while reducing withdrawal risk. Administered via sublingual film.
For Suboxone MAT Services, please call (850) 628-8788

Care Coordination

Care Coordination focuses on providing services and outreach for persons chemically addicted to substances. The effort is aimed at providing single point of accountability for service coordination and early engagement with the person served and their natural supports. Services provided to the targeted population include, but are not limited to, evidenced based programs such as High-Fidelity Wraparound, WRAP planning, Peer Support, and Motivational Interviewing.

All transfers of treatment services follow protocol for warm hand-offs with coordinating services for the proper level of treatment. The Care Coordination component also collaborates with the Detoxification Unit, Outpatient Services locally and within our catchment counties, our Residential Treatment facility, and other service providers.

We, at CARE, believe that chemically-addicted individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, ensuring confidentiality guidelines are followed at all times. We, at CARE, also believe that family involvement and family education is a vital element of recovery from chemical addictions and is an important element in alleviating the stigma associated with the treatment of addictions.

Residential Services

A Woman’s Addiction Recovery Effort (AWARE)

One of the major problems women encounter is the social stigma attached to women with alcohol/drug problems. The purpose of AWARE is to allow women to cope with the social stigma of being a female addict in a therapeutic and educational environment.

AWARE is CARF Accredited. We are licensed for 15 residential beds and 15 Halfway Beds. We provide residential, Halfway and we have a Mother Infant Program were the babies are allowed to stay with the mothers while they get the treatment and support they need to become successful in recovery. The Mother Infant Program receives CARE, Inc Case Management Services as additional support while they are in the Program.

There are 11 suites each with a different country theme.

850-579-2314 ext 121 | Fax: (850) 579-2868

2388 Park Ave, Alford, Fl 32420

AWARE counselors uses evidenced based Integrated Therapeutic Approaches that are designed to treat substance use disorders and mental health issues.

Email for information: tangiwest@care4000.com

Sharleen Barnes
Administrative Manager
850-579-1001 ext 126 | sharleenbarnes@care4000.com

The residential program is a minimum of 8 weeks and the Halfway is additional 3 months. The Mother Infant program is normally 6 months and can last up to a year.

Starting Over Straight (SOS) – Temporarily Unavailable

(850) 872-7676 ext. 4455 | Fax: (850) 872-9202

• SOS is a 14 bed residential program that meets the special needs of adolescent substance abusers and prospective residents must be between the ages of 13 and 18 years old.
• All SOS residents are required to participate in an educational program.
• Adolescents live together in a structured setting, explore personal issues, and develop life management skills required to increase chances for recovery.
• Treatment includes attending individual and group therapy, drug education groups, multi-family groups, and 12-step support groups.
• Home Passes are considered to be an important aspect of the treatment process and are awarded based on the resident’s current phase of treatment.
• SOS considers family participation to be a key component in the successful treatment of our residents.
• Parents, self-referrals, schools, Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Children and Families make up the population referral base.
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DUI Services

CARE recognizes a component of recovery is for individuals to accept responsibility for their actions while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.
In cooperation with the judicial system, CARE integrates individual and group counseling to educate offenders on the effects of substance abuse not only on the individual, but also on the family and society. Some of the programs offered include:

14TH Judicial Circuit DUI Program

Level I and II courses covering the law, effects of substance use on driving ability, and small group discussions addressing decisions and behaviors that contribute to a repeat offense.

Special Supervision Services

(850) 872-7730
2230 N. East Ave.
Panama City, FL 32405

Hardship provision that allows individuals with a five or ten year license revocation to apply for a hardship license contingent upon completion of the DUI Program, substance abuse treatment, and refraining from alcohol or other drugs for an established time period.

Prevention Services

(850) 872-7676 ext. 4444

CARE believes that to prevent the abuse of substances, comprehensive education is necessary for individuals at risk, as well as the members of the general public.

CARE is committed to providing prevention programs to the community to generate a better understanding of the nature and effects of chemical abuse and reduce the stigma associated with addiction.

Some of the services provided by CARE include:

• ALPHA PROGRAMS – School programs that target high-risk youth in grades 4-6 which include individual counseling and group sessions.
• PREVENTION PROGRAMS – Comprehensive educational programs designed for the needs of churches, schools, hospitals, civic organizations, and clubs are available upon request.
• DRUG FREE WORKPLACE – Educational seminar designed for employers and employees to generate understanding about the effects of substance abuse in the workplace.
• DRUG ALCOHOL TRAFFIC EDUCATION (DATE)- Required course for all first-time driver license applicants who have not completed an approved driver’s education course. The course focuses on traffic safety, Florida laws, and critical information on substance abuse.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) – Provides employers with assistance in establishing a program to resolve job performance problems in a positive and cost-effective way.

Outpatient Services

(850) 872-7676 ext. 4426 | FAX: (850) 872-8955

CARE is committed to helping individuals maintain long-term sobriety by providing counseling services and encouraging clients to continue with support groups including AA and NA. Serving both adolescents and adults, outpatient services assists clients who seek treatment on their own accord or by referral from other agencies.

• Outpatient Services are based in Panama City and Marianna. Office hours are also available by appointment in Blountstown, Bonifay, Chipley, and Port St. Joe.
• Outpatient Services provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services in six counties for adults and adolescents experiencing substance abuse problems.
• Outpatient Services base fees on a sliding scale, considering family size and income, and make every effort to keep the cost minimal in order to serve all in need of treatment.
• Outpatient Services provides TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) evaluations for all six Counties in District 2A. TASC evaluations are based on referrals from the Department of Juvenile Justice in which specific issues and behavioral problems are assessed.
• Outpatient Services are provided in collaboration with the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program addressing individuals in need of treatment services.

Bay Outpatient
(850) 747-5456
3230 E 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32401

Calhoun Outpatient
(850) 674-8846
20859 Central Ave E
Blountstown, FL 32424

Gulf Outpatient
(850) 227-9567
302 W. Third Street
Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Holmes Outpatient
(850) 547-5017
103 E. Montana Ave. Unit C
Bonifay, FL 32425

Jackson Outpatient
(850) 529-3133
4150 Hollis Dr.
Marianna, FL 32446

Washington Outpatient
(850) 628-8786
777 Main Street
Chipley, FL 32428

Drug Court

(850) 872-7676 ext. 4426

A positive, innovative, and cost effective approach to dealing with individuals who have a history of substance abuse and are involved in the court system. The program is an intensive three-phase outpatient program involving both treatment and judicial components. The program is approximately one year in length and is by Drug Court team admission only.

Detox Services

DETOX Unit

(850) 872-7676

4000 E 3rd Street
Panama City, FL 32404

The DETOX unit is staffed 24 hours a day by nurses and an on-call physician. Clients are kept medically stable during withdrawal in a secure environment with a minimum of medication. Fees are based on a sliding scale for clients who qualify, and a variety of insurance policies are accepted. DETOX staff educates and encourages clients to continue with outpatient or residential treatment.

• The DETOX unit has 7 beds in the men’s ward, 6 beds in the women’s ward, and 1 short-stay bed.
• Vital signs are taken twice a day, and medications are strictly monitored by the DETOX unit staff.
• Daily schedules include attending group therapy and Drug/Alcohol Education groups.