The Phoenix Center
Our Vision:
That the people of Greenville County live free of the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs, and other substances.
Our Mission:
To assist the citizens of Greenville County and surrounding areas in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a continuum of effective and affordable services.
Our Strategic Plan:
At the Phoenix Center we make every effort to insure that the needs of the community are met. We take a proactive approach to planning for the future. To view our strategic plan for the upcoming year download the pdf file below.
Greenville County Drug Strategy 2011-2013
4th Quarter FY10 - Public Report
3rd Quarter FY10 - Public Report
2nd Quarter FY10 - Public Report
1st Quarter FY10 - Public Report
County Plan - Fiscal Year 2008
Annual Public Report - Fiscal Year 2007
Strategic Plan - Fiscal Year 2006
Substance Abuse Directory:
The Substance Abuse Directory provides contact information for resources in Greenville County and surrounding areas. The directory includes both faith based and traditional medical model programs.
Changes or additions to the directory should be addressed to email address rlee@phoenixcenter.org or phone number 467-3742.
Click Here For Substance Abuse Directory
About Us:
At the Phoenix Center, confidential and effective client care is always our first priority. With over 35 years of experience, we have been caring for the citizens of Greenville County through quality prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
The Phoenix Center is a non-profit agency. Legislated as the authority on substance abuse in Greenville County by South Carolina Act 301, the Phoenix Center is the county's largest provider of substance abuse services.
With a dedicated staff and innovative programs, the Phoenix Center takes a proactive approach to fighting addiction and drug abuse. Because we believe that substance abuse and addiction are both preventable and treatable, we offer an extensive range of services to meet the ever-changing needs of our community.
Effective January 1, 2007, The Phoenix Center & Serenity Place are now Smoke Free Campuses.
Services Offered Include:
- Community Prevention Programs, Presentations, and Services
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Adult and Adolescent Outpatient
- Intensive Outpatient
- ADSAP (Alcohol-Drug Safety Action Program)
- Medically Monitored Detoxification (Detox)
- Women's Residential Treatment (Serenity Place)
- Family Services
- Therapeutic Child Treatment
- Adolescent Residential (The Academy)
Leadership
Executive Director:
- Adam Brickner
The Phoenix Center Board of Commissioners (2010 - 2011):
- Mr. Charles Shipman, Chair
- Mr. Tom Edwards, Vice Chair
- Mr. Steve Short, Treasurer
- Ms. Renita Barksdale, Secretary
- Mr. Ernie Hamilton
- Mr. David Griffith
- Ms. Donna Durnford
- Mr. Dick James
- Mr. James Jones
- Mr. Batey Kennedy
- Mr. Tom Inman
- Mr. Sam Cole
Link for Commission Members forum: http://phoenixcenter.org/board/
Greenville County Council Liaison:
- Mrs. Lottie Gibson
Freedom Of Information Act Requests
The Phoenix Center recognizes the FOIA Policy and Procedures. For more information, please visit the website or click here to email us.

