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Peace River Center Achieves Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission
For Immediate Release February 16, 2018 Bartow, FL – Peace River Center, a licensed and accredited, non-profit provider of mental health, substance use and integrated medical services serving Polk, Highlands […]
Donor Spotlight: Ansley Martin
Peace River Center is fortunate to have a strong base of incredibly generous donors. We’d like to introduce you to one of those volunteers, Ansley Martin: In April, Ansley was […]
Mary’s Recovery Story
Recovery is a process; oftentimes a lengthy process with gains as well as setbacks. Your generosity this holiday season enables Peace River Center’s caring specialists to be there no matter […]
Proactive Parenting-Developing a Backup Plan for Your Teenager
By: Julia Bearden As an adult, we are free to make our own choices. We all have certain values, beliefs, and ideals that guide our choices. The same is true […]
What Substances You and Your Teen Should Worry About- A Visual Guide
By: Julia Bearden There are many types of substances available to teens. Teenagers have a way of communicating in “code” when they do not want someone to know what they […]
Dangers of Substance Use and Risk Factors
By: Julia Bearden This blog highlights a range of substance use disorders and the dangers and risk factors associated with them. The age when use begins, areas where an individual […]
How to Talk to Your Teenager About Drugs – A Parent Communication Strategy
By: Julia Bearden The prevalence of substance use among teenagers increases with grade level. Even if your teen is not using the chances are high that they will be exposed […]
Peace River Center’s Community Action Team Continues to Receive More Specialized Training
By: Julia Bearden Peace River Center’s Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team has made tremendous strides in the past year to increase specialized training of their therapist’s and staff in order […]