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Dr. Abid recently presented Peace River Center with the WellCare Health Plans 2017 Quality Award. The recognition resulted from WellCare teaming up with Peace River Center in June 2017 to form a new, value-based care agreement for a behavioral health home. The partnership provides integrated care coordination for members with severe medical and behavioral health […]

No matter the time of day, no matter where you are, Peace River Center’s mobile crisis team is available to help. The Crisis Response Team (CRT) members offer immediate crisis intervention by phone, mobile response, or walk-in at the Bartow and Lakeland Crisis Stabilization Units. The CRT also provides consultation for individuals’ family or key […]

Dear Friends: In the nearly five years since becoming CEO of Peace River Center, there have been many policy and practice changes that impact those we serve. But one thing seems to stay consistent—the need for accessible mental health services continues to grow. In the few months since our last edition, there have been several […]