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
The Alliance 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).
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 number (877) 726-4727 or
TTY (800) 487-4889.
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.