Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)

Administration
Governmental Center, Room 318
115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel: 954-357-5444
Fax: 954-357-5469
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC), provides assistance to Broward County residents or homeless individuals in Broward who are 18 years or older and who are experiencing alcohol and/or other drug-related problems.

We are a tobacco free agency.

BARC Contact Number: 954-765-4200 Monday - Friday.  After 5:00 p.m.
Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays - 954-831-1579. (Detoxification Unit)

Business Hour Number: Adult Services: 954-831-1580.
General information, outpatient, and assessment for short term residential services.
General Treatment Information: 954-831-1580.

OUR SERVICES

Individuals wanting to access BARC services will need to be assessed by either Detoxification or Access Services staff in order to determine eligibility and the most beneficial level of care.  Individuals needing medical detoxification should present themselves to the Detoxification Unit for Assessment and possible admission. Individuals not needing medical detoxification should contact Access Services at (954) 831-1551 for further details.

OUR PROGRAMS

ADMISSIONS: Our assessment team completes a comprehensive assessment and, in conjunction with the individual, make a determination as to the appropriateness of treatment and level of care.

DETOXIFICATION: A multidisciplinary team offers medically supervised detoxification from alcohol and/or drugs. In addition to medical stabilization, clients participate in an individualized assessment. Education and information regarding addiction and recovery is provided to clients and their families. Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are conducted daily.

The detoxification program varies depending on clients' need. Each client completing this program will receive a referral to continue treatment services within BARC or to another appropriate agency.

NON-RESIDENTIAL DAY TREATMENT (NRD) is a three to five week program operating Monday through Friday. This program provides intensive services for those who are not presently in need of medical detoxification.

This program also serves as a potential step-down program for individuals who would benefit from this service following residential treatment.

OUTPATIENT: A three to six month program for individuals who have been assessed and meet criteria for this level of care. Services include individual, group, and family support and education services.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES (RTS): This short-term inpatient program provides a supportive environment to establish the principle of recovery. Substance abuse education, counseling and family support is provided. The life circumstances of each client are assessed and incorporated into treatment. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are available. Upon completion, continuity of care is provided through referrals to other BARC programs and community resources.

CASE MANAGEMENT: Case management and client advocacy program for individuals seeking substance abuse treatment who have had difficulty staying sober in traditional settings.

SPECIALTY TRACKS AND PROGRAMS: Throughout the continuum of care, we have several specialized programs or tracks to meet the needs of the diverse Broward County population.

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS (COD): A specialized program which provides substance abuse treatment services to individuals presenting with both substance abuse and mental health issues.

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (FIP): Educational services provided to family members of current clients as deemed appropriate.

HISPANIC TRACK: Outpatient Services provided in Spanish that take into consideration both language and culture.

MATURE ADULT PROGRAM (MAP): A specialized program which provides age appropriate substance abuse treatment services to individuals aged 55 and older.

PERINATAL ADDICTION SERVICES: These programs provides residential, day treatment and outpatient services to pregnant women or women with children 7 years or younger.

SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES: Along with the specialty programs and tracks listed above, BARC provides other specialty services such as HIV and/or AIDS. Nutritional Services to individuals involved with the residential programs, Psychiatric Services, and Tobacco Addiction.

ELIGIBILITY AND FEES: Many of our clients seek treatment on their own while others are referred by Department of Children and Families (DCF), the judicial system and community health providers. Fees charged to individuals are based on a sliding-scale, based upon the client's ability to pay. Individuals receive services without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability to pay. 

LOCATIONS

BARC Central Facility
Detoxification – 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
Admissions – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  M-F
Specialty Care Treatment Services (COD and MAP) – 8:30 am to 8:30 pm  M-F

1000 SW 2nd St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel: 954-831-1580
Fax: 954-831-1559

BARC Lauderhill
Outpatient, Day Treatment, Perinatal Addiction Program (PAP)
3rd Floor, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm  M-F
Tel:(954) 497-3604
Fax: 954-497-3622

Outpatient
6th Floor, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm  M-F
Tel: (954) 497-1420
Fax: (954) 497-3683

4200 NW 16th St.
Lauderhill, FL 33313

Stephen R. Booher Building
Intensive Residential Treatment Program
Perinatal Addiction Residential Treatment Program
Mature Adult Residential Treatment Program
3275 NW 99th Way
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Tel: 954-341-3925
Fax: 954-341-3919

BARC South Facility
Outpatient, Perinatal Addiction Outpatient Program, Spanish Track  M-F
5701 Hollywood Blvd. Ste A
Hollywood, FL 33021
Tel: 954-964-0515
Fax: 954-964-0521