Mission: The susan b. Anthony center, inc. (sba) was founded in 1995 in fort lauderdale, florida to provide critical services to at-risk families involved in substance addiction. The susan b. Anthony recovery center began as a vision of the junior league of greater fort lauderdale to address the critical need for residential treatment services for families involved in substance addiction and in the child welfare system. The league provided the seed money, in february 1995, and created a separate 501(c)(3) and community board. In september 1995, the first house opened with five women and six children in residence. The program has grown over the years in response to the need in the community and we currently have the capacity to serve sixty-four (64) families. Our staff is highly trained and experienced in working with the families we serve. Our staff is composed of: one (1) licensed clinical psychologist, four (4) licensed clinical social workers, two (2) licensed mental health counselors and se
Programs: Since its inception the sba center has helped to reunite over fifteen hundred (1500) families while providing the intensive services needed to stop the cycle of family dysfunction and substance addiction and/or homelessness among the over twenty hundred (2000) children served. Sba addresses the special issues that women face while in recovery from the disease of substance addiction and/or homelessness while keeping the family intact. The services are provided in broward county, florida but serve families from around the state and the county. The goal is to keep the family together while giving the moms the skills they need to become productive members of our community and role models for the children.
Anne R.
Professional with expertise in this field
12/06/2011
Rating: 5
12/06/2011
I have been familiar with the work of Susan B. Anthony Center for over a decade. I have referred clients there, and observed the work of professional colleagues at the site. I have been very impressed with the systemic, holistic approach that sets Susan B. Anthony apart. So many women caught in the cycle of substance abuse lose their children, and then succumb to even deeper despair and renewed abuse. The children, too, suffer, as they may get shuttled between foster homes and feel abandoned by their mother. Susan B. Anthony allows mother and child to heal together, and strengthens the bond instead of erasing it. I only wish there were more such centers.
Dione D.
Professional with expertise in this field
12/05/2011
Rating: 5
12/05/2011
Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center is dedicated to ensure that women who are battling the disease of addiction are able to remain with their children while doing so. Addiction is a deadly disease and there is more stigma attached to it when a woman is fighting this disease as compared to a man as the woman is not only looked upon as an "addict" but also as a bad mother. The children of persons with addictions suffer the most due to this disease. Susan B. Anthony ensures that the whole family is treated, not only by maintaining the mother-child bond but also by offering Family Groups to educate family members on the disease of addiction and also Al-Anon Groups that help family members know that they are not alone. This program saves lives of women, children and families.
Marsha C.
Professional with expertise in this field
12/05/2011
Rating: 5
12/05/2011
As an Administrator for Foster Care & Adoptions here in Broward County, Florida I had seen what happens to children who are removed from their families. Even when placed with outstanding Foster Families, these children just wanted to be home with their "Mommy". The vast majority of the children were placed in care due to an addiction issue in the family. The susan B Anthony Recovery Center removes the number one barrier for women to enter substance abuse treatment programs - that is not wanting to leave their children to relative or state care. This wonderful center provides a safe place for the entire family to live while providing the intensive services needed by both the women and their children.