Overview
Guidance/Care Center, Inc. (GCC), at 1205 Fourth Street in Key West, offers comprehensive behavioral health services, including treatment for mental health illnesses and substance misuse. The hospital serves a wide range of ages, including adults, children, and families, with a focus on persons in crisis and those suffering from significant and persistent mental diseases. GCC works with no gender or faith-based restrictions, enabling equal access to care for all people, regardless of economic situation or background.
GCC provides a variety of programs, including detoxification, outpatient care, crisis stabilization, and a Personal Growth Center (PGC) with day treatment and support services. In addition, the center has a mobile crisis response team that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management, group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric examinations, and medication management are among the available treatment options. Notably, GCC prioritizes crisis treatment and aggressively works to reduce unnecessary mental hospitalizations, as well as providing transportation assistance to improve access to its programs. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited the facility, demonstrating its dedication to quality service delivery.
Guidance Care Center at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Children/adolescents
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Early intervention for HIV
Accreditations
State mental health department:
State mental health department accreditation refers to the process of evaluating and certifying the quality and standards of a state's mental health department, ensuring that it provides high-quality services and meets specific criteria for mental health care. The accreditation process is performed by a third-party organization and helps to improve the overall care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
Established in 1966, the non-profit organization known as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has a dedicated focus on accrediting rehabilitation organizations. CARF's primary mission is to assist service providers, particularly rehabilitation facilities, in upholding and promoting the highest standards of care.
Registration: 214288
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) accreditation is a rigorous recognition process that signifies an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality care for individuals dealing with opioid use disorders. It assures patients, families, and the community that the program adheres to evidence-based practices, employs qualified staff, and maintains a safe treatment environment. This accreditation is a symbol of quality and accountability, offering confidence in the program's ability to support individuals on their path to recovery from opioid addiction.
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting permission to rehabilitation organizations to conduct their business operations lawfully within specific geographic regions. Generally, the particular rehabilitation programs offered by a facility and its physical location dictate the necessary licenses needed for legal operation.
Treatment At Guidance Care Center
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Outpatient detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Spanish
- English
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Contact Information
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