The JARF is designed to provide quality, comprehensive care and assessment for youths, ages 13 through 17, who are in need of assessment and stabilization due to substance abuse impairment. Clients may come voluntarily or involuntarily via family, guardian, physician, police, or court order.
Services are offered via a multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to providing person-centered services that support self-determination, recovery, and resilience for those challenged with mental health disorders.

o Initial Substance Use assessment/biopsychosocial assessment to determine level of use, impairment
o American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders (ASAM PPC-2) to determine client placement and assist with decisions regarding admission and appropriate level of care
o SISAR
o Medical status and history assessment by a licensed nurse
o Psychiatric history and evaluation completed by a psychiatrist
o A physical history and examination completed by a medical doctor
o Discharge planning, information and referral, education, and referral linkage
o Individual and group therapy by a clinically trained therapist
o Recreational activities and milieu groups

Discharge Planning begins at the time of admission. In order to ensure the integration of recovery, discharge planning is individualized and client-centered. Family and natural support involvement are crucial to successful treatment outcomes. Discharge Planning will deliberately reflect the client/family’s culture, personal characteristics, and views. The client will lead the discharge planning process.
The discharge planning process includes the following concepts:
• Planning begins at admission;
• Includes an ongoing discussion with the client and family as part of the Plan of Care Review;
• Includes active involvement of the client and available support;
• Includes an aftercare plan developed in collaboration with the appropriate level of care as indicated by the ASAM score in the least restricted environment.

Our funding source is the Department of Children and Families managed by Central Florida Behavioral Health Network.