Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs (CARP) has resumed its original mission, to offer transitional housing and a program for recovery to underserved individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). CARP has built two gender-specific 12 Step homes in West Palm Beach.  Our goal is to help break the cycle of hopeless addiction, dependency and resulting homelessness among Palm Beach County’s economically vulnerable residents – individuals who otherwise would not have access to programs of recovery. Our program is free to those who qualify.

CARP residences use an abstinence-based, peer support model proven to be effective against addiction. Each resident commits to a 90-day, substance-free program, and practices living a life of recovery embodied in the 12 Steps.  CARP programs empower individuals so that they may help each other develop the spiritual skills needed to live substance-free lives. Our experienced staff and passionate volunteers provide a powerful example of spiritual principles in daily life. Supervisors, who are on-site 24 hours each day, ensure that all residents participate — and develop a strong support network.

The activities in the CARP program curriculum emphasize a commitment to an abstinent way of life that is sustainable beyond each client’s stay at CARP. As individuals enter the program, they will be required to comply with a daily routine that reinforces behaviors associated with positive outcomes and lasting sobriety. Through daily 12 Step meetings, workshops, video presentations, group discussions, and meetings with sponsors, individuals at CARP support one another in exploring the attitudes, behaviors and coping skills needed to build a foundation for long-term recovery.

All admissions require an interview. For more information, kindly call us at 561.844.6400.

Serving the Alcoholic and Drug Addicted Underserved. Established 1972.

1. The Challenge

• Substance abuse is the single most serious health problem in the United States, and causes more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other preventable health condition.

• The acute, crisis-driven system of care has failed to provide a long-term, sustainable solution to cases of chronic addiction and relapse.

2. The Sucess

• CARP provides a 90-day Residential Program for Recovery, based upon a peer support model proven to be effective against addiction, at no cost to the client.
• Our CARP model is abstinence-based, person-centric, and free.
• We empower clients to connect and forge relationships with recovering people in the local community, so they graduate CARP with an existing support network. Peer support facilitates recovery and reduces health care costs.

3. Outcomes

During a one-year period (2021):

• Connected 100% of clients with sponsor in 12 Step recovery community
• 65% of admitted men and women completed 90-day program (i.e., graduated)
• 100% of graduates placed in aftercare programs
• 90% of our graduates remain sober

4. Why CARP?

• Institutional Knowledge – CARP has been a force in recovery for more than 50 years.
• Leadership – CARP leadership includes prominent CARP alumni and influential
• leaders with contacts in legal affairs, finance, government, policy, and behavioral health – in both the local and national community.

5. Collaboration (Mutually beneficial partnerships)

• Hanley Foundation, for client scholarships
• The Triangle Club, a 12-Step clubhouse
• Restoration Bridge International, a food bank
• New Horizons Service Dogs