About
The Family of Friends was founded in 1989 by a group of concerned parents, each with a family member with a mental illness who needed a long-term, affordable and therapeutic residential facility. Together, they invested in purchase of the property, facility improvements and ALF licensure. In 2004, the families donated their ownership interests to transition The Family of Friends, Inc. to become a 501(c)(3) Florida non-profit corporation.
Today, Family of Friends, Inc. is a licensed Florida Assisted Living Facility with the Agency of Healthcare Administration and also holds a Limited Mental Health specialty license. The operating expenses are financed through monthly maintenance fees due for each resident and generous contributions from the general public. All contributions are tax deductible and go directly to The Family of Friends, Inc. Our program is a cost-friendly alternative to high cost mental institutions in central Florida.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and officers are elected by the members of the corporation. The Board and the officers exercise all of the corporate powers, including staff management, fundraising, physical facility improvement and monitoring the operation of the assisted living facility in accordance with any and all federal and state laws. Directors meet on a regular basis and volunteer year round to improve the corporation and facility. For more information on how to join the Board of Directors please Contact Us.
Message from the Board of Directors
Brady Phillips, President and
Chris Hayes, Vice President
Resident Profile
The Family of Friends, Inc. is currently accepting applications for new residents. Contact Us to become a new member of our family. Prospective residents and their families are always welcome and invited to visit the facility.
Our ideal resident will meet the following criteria:
- Male
- Between the ages of 18 and 65
- Has a mental disorder
- Non-violent
- Drug/Alcohol free
- AHCA form 1823
