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ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides adult outpatient Substance Abuse (SA) and co-occurring services at locations in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Avon Park and Wauchula and Mental Health Services in Avon Park. The outpatient clinics provide a wide range of behavioral health services including:
- Assessment,
- psychiatric services (Lakeland & Avon Park),
- mental Health Counseling (Avon Park)
- case management,
- targeted Case Management (Avon Park),
- individual counseling,
- group counseling,
- couples counseling,
- education groups,
- family counseling,
- aftercare services,
- drug screens, and
- referral for additional and aftercare services as clinically indicated.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment is available at Lakeland and Winter Haven Baycare facilities. Length of stays in outpatient services range from three to nine months.
Outpatient services offer individuals the opportunity and means to overcome their substance abuse problems without regard for the client’s ability to pay for services. Treatment success or failure is significantly correlated with the individual’s motivation to change and with their willingness to follow treatment recommendations to develop a healthier lifestyle.
Contact Information:
LAKELAND OUTPATIENT CLINIC
5421 US Highway 98 S.
P. O. Box 879
Highland City, FL 33846
• Phone: (863) 701-7373
• Fax: (863) 606-1499
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HIGHLANDS COUNTY OUTPATIENT CLINIC
100 West College Drive, Bldg. E
Avon Park, FL 33825
• Phone: (863) 452-0106
• Fax: (863) 453-0697
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WINTER HAVEN OUTPATIENT CLINIC
650 Ave. K, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
• Phone: (863) 294-7900
• Fax: (863) 291-6321
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WAUCHULA OUTPATIENT
115 KD Revell Rd. (by appointment only)
Wauchula, FL 33873
• Phone: (863) 773-2226
• Fax: (863) 773-2497
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)
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ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT SERVICES
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides adolescent (children ages 12 – 17) outpatient Substance Abuse and Co-occurring services at locations in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Avon Park and Wauchula and Mental Health (children age 4 – 17) services at Avon Park. The outpatient clinics provide a wide range of behavioral health services including assessment, medical services (Lakeland & Avon Park), case management, Targeted case management (Avon Park), individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, education groups, family counseling, aftercare services, drug screening by urinalysis, and referral for adjunctive and aftercare services as clinically indicated. Length of stays in outpatient services range from three to nine months. Individualized treatment plans are developed with each adolescent with input from the child’s parent/guardian. Parental participation in all aspects of treatment is encouraged.
Contact Information:
LAKELAND OUTPATIENT CLINIC
5421 US Highway 98 S.
P. O. Box 879
Highland City, FL 33846
• Phone: (863) 701-7373
• Fax: (863)606-1499
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HIGHLANDS COUNTY OUTPATIENT CLINIC
100 West College Drive, Bldg. E
Avon Park, FL 33825
• Phone: (863) 452-0106
• Fax: (863) 453-0697
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WINTER HAVEN OUTPATIENT CLINIC
650 Ave. K, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
• (863) 294-7800
• Fax: (863) 291-6321
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WAUCHULA OUTPATIENT
115 KD Revell Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
• Phone: (863) 773-2226
• Fax: (863) 448-4284
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
The goal of Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Psychiatric Services is to provide excellent outpatient centered psychiatric care in a timely and efficient fashion. Our practice philosophy is that our patients deserve a respectful, caring and competent relationship with all members of our staff.
Services Include:
- evaluation of the need for medication,
- evaluation of clinical effectiveness and side effects of medication,
- prescribing, dispensing, and administering of psychiatric medications, and
- medications education (including discussing risks, benefits and alternatives with the individual or other responsible persons).
Contact Information:
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
100 West College Drive, Bldg. E
Avon Park, FL 33825
• Phone: (863) 452-0106
• Fax: (863)452-5376
INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL/MEDICAL HEALTH
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is currently providing services at two (2) locations with Central Florida Health Care (CFHC) a Primary Care Provider, which include locations in Winter Haven and Lakeland. Services generally provided at the site of a Qualified Primary Care Provider may include:
- Outreach,
- crisis support services,
- assessments,
- case management,
- individual therapy,
- psychiatric evaluation
- medication monitoring, and
- drug screens.
These continuing behavioral health services may also be provided in a licensed Tri-County facility that meets the needs of the person served. Continuing care is coordinated with the primary care physician.
Integrating primary care services into behavioral health treatment settings may better prevent and address the physical co-morbidities that often accompany severe mental illnesses and addictive disorders. Other potential benefits of creating integrated systems in which primary care, mental health, and substance abuse services are meaningfully linked to treating the “whole” person may include: the improvement of a patient’s retention in treatment programs & outcomes, improvement in overall health and functioning of recovering persons as a result of complex medical case management of substance-related and mental health problems, reduced utilization, and lower cost.
To obtain an appointment at any of the CFHC locations call the contact phone of the specific location.
JASA
The In-Jail Substance Abuse Treatment Program, (JASA), operates in three counties; the Polk County Jail System in Bartow, FL, the Highlands County Jail in Sebring, FL and the Hardee County Jail in Wauchula, FL. Tri-County Human Services, Inc., manages the Award Winning JASA program in cooperation with the Polk, Highlands and Hardee County Sheriff’s Departments. The target population for the program is individuals with admitted substance abuse problems and co-occurring disorders. The program works towards identifying behaviors which cause significant problems in the participant’s life and then working towards helping the client develop a firm foundation for recovery. Most of the participants in the program are of low income, have not completed high school and reside in areas of Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. JASA provides treatment to the inmates in the jail system and is highly cost effective. The JASA program has saved taxpayer funds and freed space in the existing jails, limiting the need for new facilities. Participants learn new skills while in treatment that improve their lives and the lives of their families.
Contact Information:
JASA PROGRAM (POLK COUNTY)
In-Jail Outpatient SA/MH Services
Address: 1103 Hwy. 98 W
Frostproof, FL 33843
• Phone: (863) 635-1009
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JASA PROGRAM (HIGHLANDS COUNTY)
Men/Women In-Jail Outpatient SA/MH Services
434 Fernleaf
Sebring, FL 33870
• Phone: (863) 402-7386 (F) Fax: (863) 402-7360
• Phone: (863) 402-7395(M) Fax: (863) 402-7360
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JASA PROGRAM (HARDEE COUNTY)
900 Summitt Street E
Wauchula, FL 33873
Mailing Address:
2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830
• Phone: (863) 534-0014
PREVENTION SERVICES
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides school-based child and adolescent substance abuse education, prevention, and intervention services in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. The focus is on identifying risk factors displayed by youth within special school populations. These students may receive assessment and referral services as well as substance abuse education and group counseling. A wide variety of services are provided to students in grades K-12. Substance abuse education is offered to “at-risk” students and also to the general student population. Substance abuse prevention and intervention groups are offered at various sites. As need and in cooperation with local school systems students are referred for adjunctive services as indicated.
Contact Information:
PREVENTION SERVICES
501 Lemon Ave.
Sebring, FL 33870
• Phone: (863) 382-2228
PATH PROGRAM (Program to Aid Transition from Homelessness)
Tri County Human Services Path programs help identify homeless individuals who are effected by Mental Health, Substance abuse and Co-occurring Disorders within the three county service area encompassing Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties. Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Outreach Specialist are in contact transitional shelters, drop-in centers, jails, VA Service Centers, and food resource kitchens. At these locations homeless individuals and families receive individualized service based on need.
Outreach Services operate within a support service continuum where the Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Outreach Specialist identifies, screens, and assesses community service needs of the individual in need of or requesting services. Tri County Human Services’ network of mental health and substance abuse services are used as an aide for assisting the homeless population in order to improve their chances at gaining independent living, independent employment, medical assistance, medications assistance, housing needs, or any other needed assistance. The Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Outreach Specialist, in concert with Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Case Managers, will reach out to the local community. Tri-County Human Services, Inc. Clinics screen individuals and families eligibility to gain referrals and links to services, as available from other traditional and non-traditional service providers.
PATH funded services will be provided to homeless individuals on a case-by-case basis as funding allows and is appropriate for those with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder.
Contact Information:
PATH GRANT PROGRAM
(SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS)
• Phone: (863) 533-4139 Accepts messages for the PATH Team
SELF-HELP GROUPS
Tri-County Human Services, Inc., acknowledges the importance of self-help groups in the treatment and continuing care programs of individuals with a substance abuse/addiction disorder. Consistent with this understanding, our treatment teams encourage Persons Served to participate in 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Celebrate Recovery. Many individuals receive an introduction to 12-step groups through their involvement in a TCHS Programs.
