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Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc., one of Florida’s seven Managing Entities, and the Orange County Drug Free Coalition presents a collaborative discussion among leaders on the impact mental health and substance use has on first responders, people in recovery, and individuals in the community. [Read more…] about “Better Together” Symposium Focuses on Mental Health and Substance Use
Ann M. Berner, the CEO of Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network who was appointed to the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse by House Speaker Chris Sprowls, issued the following statement after today’s first meeting of the Commission: [Read more…] about Florida Managing Entity CEO Ann M. Berner’s Statement on Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Meeting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With emergency room visits involving suspected suicide attempts jumping by 51% for girls ages 12 to 17 compared to 2019 according to the CDC, the Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) is highlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September and encouraging Floridians facing mental health or substance use disorder challenges to get help by calling 2-1-1. [Read more…] about FAME Highlights Importance of Behavioral Health Services During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie Kelly today issued the following statement after Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Chris Sprowls, selected Ann M. Berner, CEO of Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network, to serve on the new statewide Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises Legislature for Selecting Ann M. Berner for Commission of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
In response to the recent Surfside condo collapse, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is providing emergency mental health care services to families, first responders, and community members traumatized by recent events. [Read more…] about Jewish Community Services of South Florida Provides Mental Health Services to Surfside Community
The Florida Association of Managing Entities today applauded Governor DeSantis for signing two bills that prioritize mental health in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Bills that Prioritize Mental Health in Florida
One in three Floridians say they are now experiencing more social anxiety than they did prior to the isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey conducted as society begins reopening. [Read more…] about Survey Shows 1 in 3 Floridians Experiencing Increased Social Anxiety Following Pandemic Isolation
The Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie Kelly today issued the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis approved his Florida Leads budget, prioritizing behavioral health services for all Floridians. [Read more…] about Florida’s Managing Entities Praise Governor Ron DeSantis for Prioritizing Behavioral Health Care Services
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 20 named storms this hurricane season, and as Floridians prepare for an above average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, the Florida Association of Managing Entities reminds Floridians that continuing to receive behavioral health care services in the aftermath of a storm is an important part of hurricane planning. [Read more…] about Managing Entities Gear Up for Active Hurricane Season
The Florida Association of Managing Entities today applauded the Florida legislature for prioritizing behavioral health services this legislative session, especially at a time when Floridians are experiencing increased substance use and mental health issues. [Read more…] about Managing Entities Praise Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Behavioral Health Care Services This Session
