What Operation PAR does

Operation PAR, Inc. is a Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 1970 that provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services across eight counties in west-central Florida. The organization operates a full continuum of care including medical detoxification (Highpoint Campus, Clearwater), residential treatment for adults (Largo Campus) and adolescents (Academy Campus, St. Petersburg), outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through the MAPS (Medication Assisted Patient Services) program using Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Vivitrol, and research-proven prevention services for children and families. The MAPS program spans 10+ Medicaid-accepting, CARF-accredited centers throughout the region.

The organization's technology infrastructure centers on electronic health records that enable automated treatment management and reduced wait times in the MAT program, oral fluid drug testing with 48-hour result turnaround, and telehealth services that reached 25% of clients in 2024-2025. Operation PAR is a participating member of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network via the Florida Node Alliance managed by the University of Miami, and uses the GAIN (Global Assessment of Individual Needs) evidence-based assessment tool. The organization employs 400+ staff with specialized training in MET/CBT 12, Motivational Interviewing, MAT, and Trauma Informed Care, and is recognized as a 5-Star Service Organization by the Central Florida Behavioral Healthcare Network.

Operation PAR's business model blends multiple revenue streams characteristic of a community behavioral health nonprofit: healthcare services revenue (Medicaid reimbursements, private insurance, self-pay), government grants from federal agencies (SAMHSA, NIDA, CSAT) and Florida state entities (Department of Children and Families, Governor's Drug Free Communities, Office of Drug Control), charitable donations ($6.07M in 2024-2025), and specialty license plate revenue through the Keep Kids Drug Free program. GTM motion combines direct-to-consumer outreach via a 24/7 helpline (1-888-PAR-NEXT) and community engagement with referral channels from courts, DUI education providers, and legal counsel. In 2024-2025, the organization provided 1,770,521 total services to 6,608 people, averaging approximately 2,000 monthly access center calls and 4,000+ monthly service interactions.

Name

Operation PAR

Legal name

Operation PAR, Inc.

Website

https://operationpar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Operation PAR is a Florida-based nonprofit founded in 1970 that provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services across 8 counties, operating residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, detox, and prevention programs for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• Medication assisted treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Residential addiction treatment
• Outpatient mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinellas Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from providing substance use disorder treatment and mental health services to patients, including residential treatment, outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, and medical detoxification. Accepts Medicaid.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from government sources including Florida Department of Children and Families, Governor's Drug Free Communities, Florida Office of Drug Control, NIDA, SAMHSA, and CSAT. Florida Statute compliance states no executive/board salaries paid with state funds.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting life-saving services. Total charity dollars reported as $6,069,000.
4. Specialty License Plate Program: Revenue from Keep Kids Drug Free (KKDF) specialty auto tags sold through Florida county license tag offices, with proceeds funding regional prevention centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Operation PAR provides comprehensive substance use disorder and mental health treatment services across Florida, including residential treatment, outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (MAPS) using Methadone/Buprenorphine/Vivitrol, medical detoxification, prevention education, and telehealth. The organization operates 15+ service locations across eight Florida counties, serves approximately 6,608 individuals annually with 1.77 million total services, and accepts Medicaid along with private insurance. Founded in 1970, it is recognized as a 5-Star Service Organization by the Central Florida Behavioral Healthcare Network and is a member of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.

Product overview

Operation PAR operates as a comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment organization offering a multi-tiered portfolio of services. The core treatment offerings include Residential Treatment (24-hour care at Largo and Academy Campuses), Outpatient Services (evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) through the MAPS program using Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Vivitrol, and Medical Detoxification at the Highpoint Campus. Prevention Services provide research-proven education and intervention programs, while Telehealth Services extend remote care accessibility. Care Coordination connects patients across the organization's eight-county service area including Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Citrus, and Lee counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAPS: Medication Assisted Patient Services program providing addiction recovery treatment for opiates including heroin, Oxycontin, and Fentanyl using Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Vivitrol.
• PAR Village Development Center (PVDC)
• COSA - Cornerstone of Successful Achievement

Products and services

• Residential Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,770,521 total services provided to 6,608 people in 2024-2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Miami (Florida Node Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperation PAR is a participating member of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network as part of the Florida Node Alliance managed by the University of Miami, enabling participation in pharmaceutical clinical trials and cutting-edge research initiatives for substance use disorder treatment.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership for advancing substance use disorder treatment through clinical trials and evidence-based practices.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership for substance abuse and mental health services support and guidance.
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SAMHSA center focused on substance abuse treatment improvement and accessibility.
• Florida State University / Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level collaboration for research and service delivery in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
• Governor's Drug Free CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative partnership for community-based drug prevention efforts.
• Florida Office of Drug ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for coordinating drug control policies and treatment services.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)coreOthersAll MAPS locations are accredited by CARF, demonstrating commitment to quality standards in rehabilitation facilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Behavioral Health Group (BHG): National for-profit opioid treatment provider network offering Methadone, Buprenorphine, and counseling at 100+ locations; comparable scale and modality to Operation PAR's MAPS footprint.
• Centerstone of Florida: Large nonprofit behavioral health and substance use disorder provider operating across Florida and the Southeast, offering residential, outpatient, MAT, and prevention services similar to Operation PAR's full continuum of care model.
• BayMark Health Services: National for-profit chain of opioid treatment programs providing Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Vivitrol across hundreds of locations; directly comparable to Operation PAR's MAPS program in modality, medication, and target patient population.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state medication-assisted treatment provider focused on opioid and alcohol use disorders via office-based buprenorphine and naltrexone; competes with MAPS for Medicaid MAT patients in Florida and adjacent markets.
• Phoenix House Florida: Nonprofit substance use disorder treatment organization operating residential and outpatient programs in Florida and multiple states; directly comparable in services, target population, and CARF accreditation.

Regional players

• Windmill Health Foundation (Aspire Health Partners): Florida-based (Orlando) nonprofit behavioral health and SUD provider offering residential, outpatient, and MAT services; directly comparable in geographic overlap, payer mix, and continuum-of-care model.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Established nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs nationally; comparable to Operation PAR in mission, evidence-based programming, and accreditations, though headquartered in Pennsylvania.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Nationally recognized nonprofit addiction treatment organization with residential, outpatient, MAT, and prevention services; comparable in clinical model and CARF accreditation, though larger and not regionally concentrated in Florida.

Emerging players

• Eleanor Health: Tech-enabled, value-based outpatient SUD and mental health provider using telehealth and field-based care; an emerging direct competitor for Medicaid and commercial MAT patients in Florida markets where Operation PAR operates.
• Ophelia Health: Direct-to-consumer telehealth medication-assisted treatment provider for opioid use disorder; competes with MAPS for self-pay and commercially insured patients across state lines, eroding Operation PAR's geographic moat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/operationpar
• Facebookfacebook.com/OperationPAR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/operation-par

Compliance7 records

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