Outpatient services address the needs of most of MBH's clients. The staff treats both children and adults. They treat people for mental illness, addictions, PTSD and other problems. Each client has a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs.

Each client is encouraged to give feedback. A "Compliments and Comments" form is available at each location.

Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Case Management
• Day Treatment
• Forensic Services
• Group Therapy
• Intensive Outpatient Programs
• Opioid Treatment
• Psychiatric Services
• Rehabilitation Services

211 is a free information and referral line. 211 links people in need with more than 2,000 local programs. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day.

211 will find help for:

• 24-Hour Crisis and Suicide Counseling
• Elder Services
• Physical and Mental Health Services
• Utilities, Housing, and Food
• Youth and Child Care Issues

Children and teens can be seen at the clinic, home or school for counseling. They can be seen without parental consent for all substance use disorders or for a mental health emergency. However, the parents' involvement is essential for their children's improved mental health.

The Recovery Center is for teen boys with substance abuse issues.

The Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is in Lake City. It provides short term stabilization for the most acute and serious mental health issues.

Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Children's Case Management
• Children's Summer Programs
• Emergency Screening
• Family Crisis Intervention Team
• Families in Transition
• Family Intervention Specialists
• School-based Counseling
• The Recovery Center

Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

VA offers mental health care services to its members. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387

This agency provides many services to children, adults and teens.
Intervention Services offers:

• Adoption services
• Foster care services
• In-home, in-school and community based counseling
• Mentoring
• Psychiatric services
• Services for the developmentally disabled
• Substance abuse services
• Tutoring

Residential treatment is catered to each client's personal needs. The Sid Martin Bridge House is for people with serious addictions. A team of trained specialists support the resident's road to recovery. The MIST program offers pregnant women help with their addictions. The Recovery Center is for teen boys with substance abuse issues.

The Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU) are in Gainesville and Lake City. They provide short term stabilization for the most acute and serious mental health issues. When needed, the client may stay for longer term treatment.

The Detox unit serves those who may go through withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Services are usually short term.

Please see the website for more information.

Access Center (24/7): 352.374.5600, Ext. 3

Department of Children and Families provides Substance Abuse and Mental Health assistance for all ages. Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.