Park Center Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Park Center

• Mission of the Company: Park Center empowers people who have mental illness and substance use disorders to live and work in their communities.

• Year Founded: 1984

• Founder: Jack Hollis was hired as the first Executive Director.

• Key People in the Company:

• Barbara Quinn (former Executive Director, retired in 2020)

• Will Connelly (CEO)

• Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

• Number of Employees: Not specified

• Revenue: No information is available

• Company Known For: Providing mental health, substance use, and homelessness support through various programs including treatment, housing, day programs, and employment services.

Products and Services

Core Programs

1. Substance Use Recovery

• A range of services for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

2. Emerging Adults Services

• Strengths-based support for young adults focusing on education, vocation, living situation, and community integration.

3. Homeless Outreach Services

• Includes Street Outreach and SOAR (SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery).

4. Psychosocial Rehabilitation

• Comprehensive day programs for mental illness and substance use disorders.

5. Housing Focused Services

• Offers safe, affordable housing options for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

6. Supported Employment

• Employment support aimed at helping individuals achieve competitive employment positions.

Key Features

• 20 Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners (CPRP) on staff, ensuring high standards in recovery-focused services.

• Offers Structured Programs for individualized recovery paths.

• Emphasizes safe and supportive community living environments through housing programs.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: No information on new products launched.

• New Features Added to Existing Products: No specific new features are mentioned regarding existing programs.

• New Partnerships: No new partnerships are specified.

• Other Developments:

• Park Center holds a three-year CARF accreditation for its programs including IPS Supported Employment, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), and Supported Housing.

• Long-standing community influence and support signified by impactful historical milestones (e.g., 2020: Leadership change with Will Connelly as the CEO replacing Barbara Quinn).

Historical Milestones

• 1984: Park Center began operations to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

• 1987: Merged with the House of Friendship.

• 1990: Initiated 12-step sessions tailored for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

• 2000: Opened an additional location in East Nashville.

• 2006: Expanded to serve homeless individuals; received recognition as NAMI Program of the Year.

• 2010: Pioneered the IPS method of employment services in Tennessee.

This report succinctly captures the key components of Park Center, highlighting both its historic significance and current scope in offering comprehensive mental health and substance abuse programs in Nashville.