Intervention: Family Intervention Specialist (FIS)

Program Description

The FIS works closely with caseworkers from child protective supervision and/or child protective investigation. This program provides specialized outreach, linkage, monitoring, planning, advocacy and intervention services for adult caretakers with substance abuse issues. After conducting thorough screenings to identifying substance abuses issues and determining the most appropriate treatment referral resource, the FIS refers individuals to local providers for further assessment and placement when indicated. The FIS also may provide referrals for the spouse, significant others and children to appropriate support groups or other treatment resources. The target population for FIS services is adult caretakers involved with protective services and in need of substance abuse treatment. These individuals require assistance in identifying goals and making choices to promote and facilitate recovery. Enhanced services for special populations are provided for adults with co-occurring disorders.

Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Service Areas:

Pasco and Hernando counties

Locations:

West Pasco County: New Port Richey
The Harbor - Multipurpose Campus
8002 King Helie Blvd.
New Port Richey, Florida  34653
(727) 834-3965 

East Pasco County: New Port Richey
The Harbor - Doris Cook Smith Campus  
14527 7th Street
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 521-1474
 
Hernando County: Brooksville
The Harbor - Hernando Campus
7074 Grove Road
Brooksville, Florida 34609
(352) 540-9335