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Florida Association of Managing Entities: Behavioral Health Services Important to Prevent Suicides
With emergency room visits involving suspected suicide attempts jumping by 51 percent for girls ages 12 to 17 compared to 2019 according to the CDC, the Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) noted that...
Florida’s Leaders React to Proposed Budget from Ron DeSantis
Leaders across the Sunshine State weighed in after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his $96.6 budget proposal on Thursday. The governor’s proposal is $4.3 billion more than last year’s budget due mostly to federal funds as the number of Floridians enrolled in Medicaid continues to increase.
Casey DeSantis: HHS Sending Almost $5 Million to DCF for Crisis Counseling Program
The grant, which came to almost $5 million, comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds “will provide crisis counseling services through Florida’s network of 2-1-1 crisis helplines, assisting individuals in need of mental or behavioral health counseling and referrals.”
Casey DeSantis Announces Funds to Expand Telehealth Services to Students in 18 Counties
“Governor DeSantis and I are immensely proud that these funds will be available to support schools in their efforts to help students overcome barriers to achieving positive mental health wellness,” said DeSantis.
Florida Association of Managing Entities Highlights Mental Health Services During National Suicide Prevention Awareness...
A recent survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 25 percent of respondents ages 18 to 24 had seriously considered suicide during the past month.
