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Does Florida have a Department of mental health?Florida's publicly funded mental health services and supports are managed by the Mental Health Program Office, within the larger Department of Children and Families. There is both a Mental Health Program Office and a Substance Abuse Program Office.
How do you get someone committed in Florida?According to Florida law, a petition seeking to commit a person for examination, assessment or treatment of mental illness must be filed in the county where the person is located. It is also necessary for law enforcement to locate the person at the time the court order is filed.
Who can make a mental health diagnosis in Florida?Any physician who is licensed under 458 or 459 Florida Statutes has had some level of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and nervous disorders, whether it is during rotations in medical school, residency, or in practice as a GP, family practitioner, emergency physician, or other.
Does Florida Medicaid cover behavioral health?Medicaid services in Florida include a wide array of non-residential community mental health service planning, assessment, and treatment services. Additionally, Medicaid reimburses for specialized therapeutic foster care and crisis intervention provided in a certified therapeutic foster home.
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