Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

Services and programs for mental health treatment are regulated through the Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF).  You can find out more on the DCF website, including contact information, by clicking www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/MentalHealth.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.  It provides education, advocacy, and support groups for people with mental illness and their loved ones.  It also helps members find psychiatric services, treatment, benefits, medication, and housing.  To view the national website click www.nami.org (or call toll-free 800-950-6264) and to view the Florida website click www.namifl.org (or call toll-free 877-626-4352).

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION:

This federal government agency provides information and resources for substance abuse and mental health.  Call their toll-free Referral Helpline (800) 662-4357 or their toll-free crisis line at (800) 273-8255 (or TTY 800-799-4889).  To view their websites, click www.samhsa.gov or www.pfr.samhsa.gov

OTHER RESOURCES

Be sure to look at the other topics listed in the Medical Help Section by clicking Referral Links.