About Us

The Center For Drug-Free Living, Inc. is a comprehensive, behavioral health services organization. Its mission is to “Promote Healthy Responsible Lifestyles.”

The Center has been serving Central Florida for almost 40 years, providing prevention, intervention and treatment to individuals and families coping with substance use and mental health disorders, juvenile delinquency, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other behavioral health issues.

The Center for Drug-Free Living, Inc. (The Center) is a comprehensive, community-based behavioral healthcare provider, serving the Central Florida Community since 1971.  A tax-exempt, 501© (3) Florida corporation, The Center is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) since 1988. Program components include substance abuse education, prevention, intervention, outpatient and residential treatment, methadone maintenance treatment, detoxification, drug court, HIV overlay, outreach, education, testing and supportive services, aftercare and juvenile justice services.  The Center’s staff of over 500 professionals provided prevention, intervention, and treatment services to approximately 16,000 individuals last year.  The Center serves the residents of Central Florida regardless of age, sex, creed, race or ability to pay. The Center has demonstrated a distinct commitment to the provision of services that are consistent with all local, state and federal laws, regulatory provisions, and the organization’s code of ethics. The Center is strongly committed to stopping the cycle of substance abuse and violence within our community in an effort to achieve and maintain healthy, productive lifestyles.