Our Vision:

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care's vision has been to bring hope and treatment to our Charlotte County community for the past 4 decades. Our commitment is to successfully restore hope and change lives with the goal of optimal behavioral health and improving the quality of life for all Charlotte County children, adolescents, adults and families. - top

Core Values:

Advocacy:  We are committed to improving the lives of the people we serve by listening to and advocating for them wherever decisions are made that may impact the quality of their lives.

Integrity:  We, in the spirit of honesty and integrity, resolve to do the right things for the right reasons for consumers, for staff and for external stakeholders.

Respect:  To be treated with dignity and respect in an inherent right; we will treat all staff and consumers accordingly.

Innovation:  We strive to use best practices that promote the best outcomes for persons served.  We believe “striving” means that improvement must be continuous, and that it is rooted in creativity and constant sharpening of existing skills.
           
Welcoming:  We believe that service to individuals is the reason we exist.  Accordingly, we will create an environment that is comfortable, friendly and welcoming. - top


About Charlotte Behavioral Health Care:

CBHC is a local, private 501C(3) non profit agency providing behavioral health, recovery support, crisis and addiction services.  We have been delivering these services for adults, adolescents and children in Charlotte County for since 1969.  Originally providing services in a small house on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda with a staff of 5, we are now located on a 40 acre campus in Punta Gorda, with over 200 employees. Our Family Safety & Prevention Services, is located at the Charlotte County Family Services Center in Port Charlotte.

More than 7,000 residents annually utilize the services and programs offered by Charlotte Behavioral Health Care.  We offer individualized compassionate care and welcome persons with behavioral health issues, addictions and co-occurring disorders to a personal path of recovery through proven treatment models. - top


Co-Occurring Philosophy:

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to providing optimal care to all consumers requiring mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.  It is our belief that the presence of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders should be considered to be the expectation rather than the exception to the rule.  As such, we strive to make all consumers feel welcome and comfortable to address co-occurring issues with their treatment team without fear of penalty or retribution. - top

Accreditation:

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care underwent its’ third accreditation review by nationally recognized and highly respected CARF - The Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.  As a result of this inspection, CBHC’s programs and services achieved the highest level of accreditation that can be received.  Our Mobile Crisis Program received an Exemplary Commendation for its work in providing education to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.  Charlotte Behavioral Health Care is fully licensed and audited by the State of Florida. - top

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care 2009 Board Members:

Larry Stewart, President

Jeff Brown, CPA, Vice President

Edward Wotitzky, Esquire, Secretary

Major Mark Caro
Michael B. Cronin
Melinda Diedrick
Daria Erdmann
W. Cort Frohlich, Esquire
Michael J. Grant
Anthonette Hill, RN
Raymond Jasica
Margaret Lang
Rev. Dennis Postell
Robert C. Sifrit

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Charlotte Behavioral Health Care Executive Team:

Jay Glynn, LMHC, Chief Executive Officer

Bill James, Chief Financial Officer
Katina Matthews-Ferrari, M.D., FAACAP, FAPA, Chief Medical Officer
Victoria D’Agostino, LMHC, Chief Operating Officer

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