Caron Treatment Centers Expands Addiction Treatment Services in Florida With New Programs for Individuals 18 and Older

Caron’s new programs are in-network with Lucet – Behavioral Health Management, Commercial Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare/Optum (United Behavioral Health), with additional health insurance providers planned

WERNERSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caron Treatment Centers, a leading, internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education, announces that beginning in April, it will offer expanded access to addiction treatment in South Florida with the launch of new in-network Residential, Partial Hospitalization/High Intensity Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Programs for adults 18 or older. With the opening of these new programs and the medical detoxification services available at Caron’s Keele Medical Center, Caron will offer a full continuum of addiction treatment services that are in-network with Lucet – Behavioral Health Management, Commercial Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare/Optum (United Behavioral Health).

“Caron is strongly committed to Florida and the South Florida community,” said Javier Ley, MA, MS, LPC, LCAC, DPC, Executive Vice President of Caron’s Florida Campus. “These new programs fulfill the promise we made two years ago when we opened The Keele Center, our state-of-the-art medical facility in Delray Beach, to make Caron’s life-changing addiction treatment as widely accessible to as many people as possible. Caron is fully focused on being a resource to the South Florida community, and we look forward to growing these new programs.”

“Our long-term vision is for insurance providers to eventually cover brain health assessments and treatments for substance use disorder pioneered in our Florida-based Signature Programs,” explained John Driscoll, President and CEO of Caron Treatment Centers. “Addiction is a brain disease. Caron’s Neurorestorative Approach integrates traditional treatment modalities with scientific advancements to optimize the brain’s ability to heal and rewire itself into healthier patterns. Our hope is that insurance providers will come to understand that neurorestorative care can help people enter recovery faster and stay there longer, saving both money and lives.”

"Caron Treatment Centers’ decision to expand access to treatment reflects its dedication to transforming lives by offering comprehensive care that addresses the complexities of addiction and mental health, fostering long-term recovery and well-being – a win for families and the community," says Dr. Donna Marks, a leading psychotherapist and addictions counselor who has treated patients in the Palm Beach community for more than three decades.

“Caron Treatment Centers' unwavering dedication to providing evidence-based treatment and high-quality service is exemplary. Their strategic initiative to launch insurance-friendly programs and expand access to care in Florida is a true testament to their commitment. This bold step will undoubtedly help in addressing the profound impact that substance use disorders and mental health issues have on countless individuals and families," says Dr. Naelys Luna, Ph.D., MSW, Founding Dean and Professor of the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University.

Caron’s new in-network outpatient program options will initially be provided clinical services at Caron’s Keele Medical Center and move to new clinical office space later this summer.

Caron Treatment Centers

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education. During its almost 70 years, Caron has helped thousands of individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders, begin to manage these brain diseases and find hope. Anchored by two medical centers on its Pennsylvania and Florida campuses and headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, Caron utilizes a neurorestorative approach to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for teens through adults, including medical stabilization and detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, as well as Recovery support, family and alumni services. Caron also provides concierge signature treatment for executives and older adults. In addition to our Pennsylvania and Florida campuses, Caron provides services in Wyomissing, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York City. Caron is in-network with major insurance plans and provides financial assistance for those who qualify. For more information, visit caron.org or @CaronTreatment.