Substance Abuse

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New life from the ashes of addiction

Have you recently been arrested for DUI? Have you recently lost your job due to your use of drugs or alcohol? Are friends and family members telling you that you have a problem with substances? If so, we can help!!!!!

Our counselors are ready to support you in starting your recovery. We often work in conjunction with the courts, probation officers, and employers to help you overcome problems you face due to alcohol or drug use. We offer outpatient group and individual treatment at times that are convenient.

Call us today at (352) 527-0068 ext 272 to schedule an appointment and learn more. The Phoenix Program is located in Lecanto on the South Campus of the Citrus County Health Department.

Fees are based on a sliding scale / insurance

Clinical Team
Yvonne Hess as the Clinical Director of the Phoenix Program Yvonne Hess, MS, LMFT, CAP, ICADC is the Clinical Director of the Phoenix Program. Yvonne provides outpatient individual and family counseling for the clients of the Phoenix Program. With over 15 year's experience, she specializes in treating addictions, trauma resolution, anxiety, and depression. Yvonne is a guest columnist with the Citrus County Chronicle writing the "Walking the Walk" column.

Yvonne Hess Walking the Walk

Yvonne Hess Walking the Walk Part 2

Yvonne Hess Walking the Walk Part 3

Yvonne Hess Walking the Walk Part 4

Bruce Deyarmond provides group, individual, and family treatment for the Phoenix Program Bruce Deyarmond, AAS, CAC provides group, individual, and family treatment for the Phoenix Program. Bruce specializes in treating addictions and assisting others to live a lifestyle of recovery. He actively works with the Citrus County Sheriff Department Child Protective Investigative Section, Kids Central, Deveraux Kids, Family Court, and Felony and Misdemeanor Courts of Citrus County.

Larry Legg is a licensed clinical social worker providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for the Phoenix Program Larry T. Legg II (L.T.) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for the Phoenix Program. With over 10 years experience providing counseling L.T. specializes in assisting individuals and families with such issues as anxiety and depression.