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History of the Baker Act - Florida DCF

(3 days ago) People also askWhat is the Florida Mental Health Act?Florida Mental Health Act Interstate Compact on Mental Health Comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services Community substance abuse and mental health services Involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent predatorsChapter 394 - 2019 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senateflsenate.govWho has rights under the Florida Mental Health Act?II. Rights of persons incorporated in the Florida Mental Health Act apply to all persons whose services are governed by the Baker Act — voluntary or involuntary and inpatient or outpatient.Baker Act Benchguide - Florida Courtsflcourts.govWhen did the Florida Mental Health Act change?The 2004 Florida Legislature enacted a major revision to the Florida Mental Health Act by adding an involuntary outpatient placement provision to the involuntary examination and involuntary inpatient placement provisions. This revision was made effective on January 1, 2005. SeeBaker Act Benchguide - Florida Courtsflcourts.govWhat should the Florida Legislature do about mental health violations?The Florida Legislature should provide the Agency for Health Care Administration with adequate funds and staff, and direct the Agency to vigorously enforce regulations in regard to violations by mental health facilities and professionals.Baker Act Benchguide - Florida Courtsflcourts.govFeedbackThe Florida Senatehttps://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2019/Chapter394Chapter 394 - 2019 Florida Statutes - The Florida SenateWEBFlorida Mental Health Act (ss. 394.451-394.47892) PART II. Interstate Compact on Mental Health (ss. 394.479-394.484) PART III. Comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services (ss. 394.490-394.4995) PART IV. Community substance abuse …

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Chapter 491 - 2021 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

(8 days ago) WEB491.002 Intent. — The Legislature finds that as society becomes increasingly complex, emotional survival is equal in importance to physical survival. Therefore, in order to …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/Chapter491/All

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Chapter 394 - 2021 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

(8 days ago) WEBflorida mental health act (ss. 394.451-394.47892) part ii. interstate compact on mental health (ss. 394.479-394.484) part iii. comprehensive child and adolescent mental …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/Chapter394/All

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Baker Act Florida DCF

(4 days ago) WEBThe 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 …

https://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/baker-act

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Here’s what the Florida Legislature is doing about mental health …

(2 days ago) WEBGov. Ron DeSantis also wants to spend $72 million from the latest round of federal relief to build a state-of-the-art data system that can track patient data across …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2021/03/25/heres-what-the-florida-legislature-is-doing-about-mental-health-this-year/

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Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

(1 days ago) WEBFLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH ACT. 394.451. Short title. 394.453. Legislative intent. 394.455. Definitions. 394.457. Operation and administration. 394.4572. coordination …

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/0394PARTIContentsIndex.html

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Baker Act - Wikipedia

(9 days ago) WEBThe Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, commonly known as the "Baker Act," allows for a) short-term, inpatient voluntary and involuntary examination, b) inpatient voluntary and …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Act

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What is Florida’s Baker Act, and how does it work in a mental …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Baker Act is also known as the Florida Mental Health Act. The law was written in 1972 by one of the first women to ever serve in the Florida Legislature, …

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/12/13/what-is-floridas-baker-act-and-how-does-it-work-in-a-mental-health-crisis/

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Florida's involuntary commitment laws get some long-needed …

(Just Now) WEBFlorida's involuntary commitment laws get some long-needed updates. two profiles with a heart in a head. For years, mental health advocates have been trying to …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2022-03-11/floridas-involuntary-committment-laws-get-some-long-needed-updates

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New Legislation Impacting Your Profession - Florida Board of …

(3 days ago) WEBEffective upon enactment of the Professional Counselors Licensure Compact (compact) into law by 10 states, the bill enacts and authorizes Florida to join the …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession-2022/

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History of the Baker Act - Florida DCF

(7 days ago) WEBThis Act brought about a dramatic and comprehensive revision of Florida’s 97-year old mental health laws. It substantially strengthened the due process and civil rights of …

https://www.myflfamilies.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/histba.pdf

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Baker Act Benchguide - Florida Courts

(8 days ago) WEBChapter Eight were created under the auspices of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This benchguide was partially extracted, with permission, from the “2014 …

https://www.flcourts.gov/content/download/215973/file/Baker-Act-Benchguide.pdf

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Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

(4 days ago) WEBMission of the Commission. As provided by Section 394.9086, Florida Statutes, the Commission on Mental health and Substance Use Disorder (Commission) was created …

https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/samh/commission-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder

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Mental Health Florida Department of Health

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health. Violence and Injury Prevention Program. 850-245-4455. Mailing Address. 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A13. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722. Mental health includes …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/prevention/mental-health/index.html

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Chapter 394 - 2020 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

(1 days ago) WEBFLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH ACT (ss. 394.451-394.47892) PART I FLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH ACT. 394.451. Short title. 394.453. Legislative intent. 394.455. Definitions. …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/Chapter394/Part_I

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Legislation CJMHSA TAC USF - University of South Florida

(8 days ago) WEBCJMHSA Reinvestment Grant Program. Sections 394.656, 394.657, 394.658, and 394.659, F.S., establish the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment …

https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/mhlp/tac/florida/legislation.aspx

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House Bill 405 (2021) - The Florida Senate

(6 days ago) WEBHB 405: Mental Health and Substance Abuse. GENERAL BILL by Maney ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Garrison. Mental Health and Substance Abuse; Revises & …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/405

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Advancing mental health care access for Floridians Opinion

(9 days ago) WEBGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and …

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/14/advancing-mental-health-care-access-for-floridians-opinion/

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Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

(6 days ago) WEBThe 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C) Title XXIX. PUBLIC HEALTH. Chapter 394. MENTAL HEALTH. View Entire Chapter. F.S. 394.451. 394.451 Short …

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/Sections/0394.451.html

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Where in Florida are the most involuntary holds for mental health.

(3 days ago) WEBSome of the data shows that from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, there were 174,450 involuntary examinations statewide. “This tool will allow Florida to better serve …

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2024/05/13/where-in-florida-are-the-most-involuntary-holds-for-mental-health/73517160007/

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Florida is a Member of the Counseling Compact

(2 days ago) WEBDuring the 2022 Legislative Session, House Bill 1521 passed into law, making Florida the 8th state to enact the Interstate Counseling Compact. Member …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/florida-is-a-member-of-the-counseling-compact/

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Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

(6 days ago) WEBThe 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C) 394.459 Rights of patients.—. (1) RIGHT TO INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY. — It is the policy of this state that the individual …

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/Sections/0394.459.html

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Lawyering and Mental Health: Facing the Hard Truths Head On

(7 days ago) WEBBy: Kayla Heckman. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Established in 1949, the goal of Mental Health Awareness Month is to emphasize the importance of …

https://flabizlaw.org/member-articles/lawyering-and-mental-health-facing-the-hard-truths-head-on/

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Newest Legislation Florida Department of Health

(4 days ago) WEBContact Center. 850-488-0595. For a list of legislation passed impacting Florida’s health care regulation, please select the year from the menu on the left.

https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/newest-legislation/index.html

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Tampa General chosen as one of Florida’s first behavioral health

(4 days ago) WEBTampa General Hospital has been chosen to house one of four new state funded behavioral health teaching programs as Florida tries to address a shortfall of mental health …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/tampa-general-chosen-as-one-of-florida-s-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospitals/ar-BB1mkdw5

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First step to get mental health support may save your life - The …

(3 days ago) WEBFirst step to get mental health support may save your life. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2022, 32.9% of U.S. …

https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2024/05/12/first-step-to-get-mental-health-support-may-save-your-life/73619071007/

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Florida's 'hostile' laws? Five laws NAACP listed in travel advisory.

(1 days ago) WEBFlorida immigration law:Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bill SB 1718 into law. Five takeaways: Removes instruction on mental …

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/22/naacp-hostile-laws-list-florida-travel-advisory/70242675007/

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How abortion bans in Texas, Florida, Arizona impact …

(Just Now) WEBPublished. May 16, 2024, 3:00 a.m. PT. This year’s abortion bans in Florida and Arizona — following an older near-total prohibition in Texas — threaten to make the …

https://19thnews.org/2024/05/abortion-bans-impact-undocumented-people/

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DeSantis says he’s ‘restoring sanity’ by erasing climate - Grist

(8 days ago) WEBDeSantis is well aware of the consequences of climate change. In recent years, he’s poured money into adapting to sea level rise, signing legislation that awards $640 …

https://grist.org/politics/desantis-signs-florida-law-removing-climate-change/

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House Bill 549 (2021) - The Florida Senate

(6 days ago) WEBHB 549: Use of Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment. GENERAL BILL by Grieco ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Duran Use of Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment; …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/549

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