Mission
Healing Individuals, Families, and Communities impacted by substance use through innovative compassionate care.
Vision
Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) is committed to providing culturally aware services for all. Our Vision is to instill hope through a comprehensive continuum of care that empowers individuals, families, and communities to enter and sustain recovery.
Cultural and Linguistic Statement
BARC is committed to delivering services with respect that supports the culture, values, beliefs, and languages of each individual and promotes meaningful, relevant, and active participation.
BARC provides services responsive to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status, culture, language, education, family configuration, adults 18 and older, and/or other characteristics that contribute to human uniqueness.
BARC strives to employ a workforce that is culturally proportionate and responsive to our consumer population. Diversity provides a unique and valuable perspective from skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced staff. BARC operates under the umbrella of Broward County Board of Commissioners which promotes non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
BARC will make reasonable accommodations, at no cost, to a qualified person or their companion, when appropriate, to include the provision of auxiliary aids and/or interpreting services necessary to afford an equal opportunity to participate in or obtain services. This shall include persons with disabilities or persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
Safety and Quality Compliance
If you have any concerns regarding the safety or quality of care, please contact:
Broward Addiction Recovery Administration
Patricia Bailey, Administrative Specialist
954-357-4860
BARC@broward.org
Human Services Department Administration
954-357-4860
HumanServices@broward.org
The Joint Commission
800-994-6610
complaint@JointCommission.org
Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
877-698-7794
History
- 1973: The Broward Alcoholism Receiving Center (BARC) was opened on May 15, 1973. BARC started as a pilot program for intake, medical detoxification in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The first site was located on the floor of a renovated nursing home on Andrews Avenue with 20 staff members.
- 1977: The Agency expanded to include outpatient care and moved into the Central Baptist Church in Sailboat Bend and became known as the Broward Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center (BARC).
- 1987: The Perinatal Addiction Program was started by Ruther Carter and the name was changed to Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC).
- 1990: A BARC satellite facility opened in Pompano Beach for Intensive Residential Treatment.
- 1994: Coral Springs Residential facility opens in October, named after Judge Stephen R. Booher.
- 2000: Outpatient Services moved to present location at BARC Mills, 900 NW 31st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
- 2018: The BARC legacy continues as many services moved into a new, state-of-the-art building. This facility has become the flagship for Administration, Admissions, Detoxification Services and Outpatient Treatment.
- 2024: Establishes the Care Coordination Team and the Outreach Team to provide the most effective evidence-based care for all of Broward County.
- 2025: Enters its 52nd year of service to the residents of Broward County and remains a major community partner in providing substance use services.
Broward Addiction Recovery Center is proudly accredited through The Joint Commission. This accreditation illustrates our dedication and commitment for continual improvement of service requiring a thorough periodic evaluation. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization, offering an unbiased assessment of quality achievement in patient care and safety. Additionally, we are fully licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
