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Florida Department of Children and Families — Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) & 7 Managing Entities

County mental health service information and access contacts. Providers assess eligibility and current care arrangements.[1] Statewide mental health information and referrals to crisis support and county mental health plans.[2]

Source checked October 28, 2026[1]
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www.myflfamilies.com

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Florida programme information or directory. The cited source establishes only the entry shown; local intake, individual eligibility and complete procedures remain unreviewed.Statewide Florida behavioral health system of care, Baker Act crisis receiving services, and 7 regional Managing Entities across all 67 counties. [2]

Online services & information

Find programme information and provider referrals below. Different organisations may handle different services.

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Florida SAMH Behavioral Health System & 7 Regional Managing Entities (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

The Florida Department of Children and Families contracts for behavioral health services through regional systems of care called Managing Entities (MEs). These entities do not provide direct services; rather, they allow DCF's funding to be tailored to the specific behavioral health needs in the various regions of the State. Executed Managing Entity contract documents are available on the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS), maintained by the Florida Department of Financial Services using the links provided.

Florida Baker Act Crisis Services & Receiving Facility Information (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly referred to as the Baker Act, focuses on crisis services for individuals with mental illness, much like an emergency department is for individuals experiencing a medical emergency.

Fees

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Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

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Forms & documents

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Sources & last checked3 source pages · 3 citations

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  1. [1] Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Overview & 988 Lifeline (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) · DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) overview
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program is responsible for the oversight of a statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders.
  2. [2] SAMH Managing Entities (7 Regional Behavioral Health Systems) (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — SAMH · SAMH Managing Entities directory
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    The Florida Department of Children and Families contracts for behavioral health services through regional systems of care called Managing Entities (MEs). These entities do not provide direct services; rather, they allow DCF's funding to be tailored to the specific behavioral health needs in the various regions of the State. Executed Managing Entity contract documents are available on the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS), maintained by the Florida Department of Financial Services using the links provided.
  3. [3] Crisis Services — The Baker Act (opens in a new tab)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — SAMH · Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) overview
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly referred to as the Baker Act, focuses on crisis services for individuals with mental illness, much like an emergency department is for individuals experiencing a medical emergency.
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