VIP-ER (Voluntary Interim Placement - Enhanced Recovery)
The VIP-ER Program is a long-term residential substance abuse treatment program located at The Salvation Army Sarasota Command at 1400 10th Street, Sarasota, FL 34246.
VIP-ER is the collaborative effort of 6 agencies that partner together to provide services to individuals residing at the Salvation Army who are struggling with substance abuse and related issues. The residential portion of VIP-ER is approximately three to four months in length, followed by one year of follow up services.
JFCS provides an array of services to participants while they are enrolled in the VIP-ER Program. JFCS provides Wraparound Facilitation, Family Unification Counseling, and 1 year of follow up services to support participants.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the VIP-ER Program, participants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years old and above
- Residents of Sarasota County (for at least 90 days prior to entry – verifiable by state issued ID, Lease, or Sarasota County Court records)
- Have an issue with alcohol and/or substance abuse
For more information about applying to the VIP-ER program
or if you have any questions, please contact:
Patrick Odell, MSW, Wraparound Program Coordinator &
Family Reunification Counselor, 941-374-4062
Steven Battieste, BS, Lead Wraparound Facilitator, 941-586-2108
