COSA and the Child Development and Family Guidance Center

COSA services are for substance abusing pregnant & parenting women whose infants and preschool children may experience developmental delays.

COSA places a special emphasis on serving minority women and their children in Pinellas County.


Therapeutic Development Services Include:
Preschool Education
Childcare
Developmental Testing/Assessment
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy


The center’s CDA Certified Preschool Staff work hand-in-hand with women to enhance relationships and demonstrating bonding techniques in a safe nurturing environment.



COSA’S HIV/AIDS Expansion Services:
HIV/AIDS Testing in partnership with Johnnie Ruth Clark and the Pinellas County Health Department (PCHD)
Pre and Post Test Counseling
Counseling for Women and Children who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
Linkage to Medical Services



Day Treatment & Outpatient Services for Women Include:
Individual/Group Counseling
Drug Education & Testing
Case Management, Aftercare & Relapse Prevention
Urine Drug Screens
Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment
Parenting Education
Recreational Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Monitoring
Mental Health Counseling
Self-Esteem and Anger Management
Life Skills Training and Stress Management
Computer Training
Transportation
Domestic Violence Groups in partnership with the Center Against
Spouse Abuse (CASA)
Sexual Abuse Groups in partnership with SAFE Centers and
administered by Family Service Centers


Referrals are voluntary or coordinated with local health departments, pediatricians, child protective service organizations, probation and parole, faith-based organizations, drug court, and through PAR’s Treatment programs.

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Operation PAR’s goal at COSA is to help women live safe and drug free lives. PAR assists women in moving from public aid gainful employment and educates each woman on strengthening their families for reunification. Women regain their self-esteem while developing new friendships with other women and working toward their goals. We strive to help women make changes in their behavior to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other transmittable diseases. Our main goal is to solidify their roles as unique individuals in an ever changing community.

Operation PAR touches one person, one family, one community at a time. We join the community in its efforts to assist families in saving their children from the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol and mental health disorders.

Operation PAR, Inc. has cared for families and their children since 1970. Operation PAR was founded through personal experience, so we understand the pain that families endure when their children are affected by substance abuse.


Shirley Coletti, D.H.L.
Operation PAR President/ CEO



Where to Find Help or Where Volunteers Can Give Help

Please call
727-552-1512
727-893-5444
or
24 hours, toll free
1-888-PAR-NEXT
(1-888-727-6398)

Operation PAR provides services on a sliding fee
scale based on income. Insurance and Medicaid
are accepted for most services.