The mission of CENTAUR is to reduce the incidence of HIV infection in our community and to improve the quality of life for persons who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Our services are designed to address the factors associated with the risk or progression of HIV infection.

Our holistic perspective nurtures mind, body, and spirit to meet the individual needs of persons who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.

We offer:

• Confidential HIV and Hepatitis testing
• Comprehensive education to address the lifestyle changes that are needed to reduce the risks of HIV or Hepatitis infection
• Counseling to help individuals, families, and other caring supporters manage the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual demands of living with HIV/AIDS
• Community outreach and referrals and linkages to other supportive programs and services
• Flexible scheduling, including evening hours, office-based services, and home visits
• Fully accredited and licensed programs
• Competitive pricing based on ability to pay
• Culturally competent services that are sensitive to the diversity of the HIV/AIDS community
• Substance abuse assessment and counseling

The HIV HIGH RISK COUNSELING AND TESTING PROGRAM provides services to substance abuse clients in District 7. Counseling is primarily aimed at engaging clients in changing high risk behaviors such as drug abuse, unprotected sex and other related behaviors. For further information call 407.522.2261.

The Opioid Dependency Treatment Program provides comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and behavioral counseling care for adults addicted to narcotics and other opiates. Group, individual, and family counseling is provided by Masters level, licensed or licensed eligible counseling staff. Further, both medical and psychiatric nurse practitioners are on staff to meet the initial and ongoing needs of our clients. The Opioid Dependency Treatment Program uses methadone and Suboxone as well as intensive counseling to assist clients to establish a responsible, healthy lifestyle. Florida Medicaid is accepted and there may be other financial assistance available for individuals who qualify. Please call 407-245-0014 ext. 222 between the hours of 5:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. After 11:00 a.m., please call 407-245-0014 ext. 221. Or click here to contact us for more information.

Project 321 is a county-wide adolescent outpatient program for ages 12 to 18 with cannabis/alcohol abuse or dependence. Services are for those adolescent facing disciplinary action in school and/or are involved in the Juvenile Justice System.

Utilizing the adolescent community reinforcement approach (A-CRA) model of treatment, adolescents and their families receive counseling and case management services in community and home-based settings. Transportation is available.

The Outpatient Detoxification Program provides short term (usually 4-6 weeks) intensive detoxification services for persons addicted to narcotics, other opiates, alcohol, and/or cocaine. Behavioral healthcare is provided by Master level, licensed or licensed eligible counseling staff. Medical and psychiatric nurse practitioners are available to meets the initial and ongoing needs of these clients. Currently there is financial assistance for eligible clients to enter this program. Please call 407-245-0014 ext. 222 between the hours of 5:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. After 11:00 a.m., please call 407-245-0014 ext. 221. Or click here to contact us for more information.

Drug Court programs provide a full range of effective clinical services that meet the needs of both the adult and adolescent populations identified by the Orange and Osceola County Courts for outpatient treatment. This program also serves as a liaison for the local State Attorney's Office, TASC and Public Defender's Office, while seeking to increase the participant's likelihood for successful rehabilitation via targeted care.