Mental Health Law & Policy

"We are here for all the people who are struggling with a variety of crisis situations including sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, and other emotional or situational distress. With care and without judgment, we can connect people to hope, help and healing."

"Tampa Bay Thrives is a coalition of community leaders committed to improving mental health and substance abuse issues in our region. Our goal is to strengthen behavioral health outcomes by mobilizing communities, improving early intervention, and guiding access to professionals."

"Let’s Talk (844-You-Okay) is a confidential navigation line that provides support for mental health concerns and addictions. Counselors offer coping techniques, referrals to local providers, and connections to peer support, and take into account callers’ needs and preferences as well as their insurance."

"SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations."

"ACTS offers treatment to improve health through personal and family centered recovery practices. Our mission is to provide and manage a broad array of human services to include prevention, acute care and stabilization, treatment and supportive services in the arenas of substance abuse, co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, child protection, delinquency, criminal justice, housing, economic self-sufficiency and health and wellness."