Serving the 4-County Area Since 1958
Your Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Provider
The Frances Langford Children’s Crisis Center was funded initially through the generosity of the Frances Langford Foundation, this 20-bed facility provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children from ages 6 through 17 who have mental health and/or substance abuse issues and need crisis intervention.
Outpatient Therapy Services provides mental health and substance abuse services for adults and children in our four-county areas. Clients may be referred by family, a community agency, or the courts or may be self-referred. Comprehensive social, psychological, and psychiatric evaluations are provided. Based on the evaluation and diagnosis, the appropriate treatment will be provided for adults, children, and families.
Case Management Services provides case managers who serve as coordinators for children and their families who are in need of services from many community agencies. A New Horizons team links families to community resources and advocates for the family when needed. They provide services in the home, school, and community.
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a substance abuse prevention conducted in elementary and middle schools in St. Lucie County to educate youth on the dangers of substance abuse. The educators help students develop greater self-esteem and coping skills individually or in small group sessions. This program is evidence-based. Across the country, this program has proven to be effective. It is funded in part by the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie and the Department of Children and Families.
The Community Action Team (CAT Team) is a self-contained, integrated, multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive, intensive, community-based treatment to families with children and youth at risk of out-of-home placement due to a mental health disorder. The CAT Team consists of a Team Leader, Mental Health Professionals, Wraparound Certified Case Managers, Therapeutic Mentors, a Psychiatrist, a Registered Nurse, and Support Staff. The CAT Team serves children ages 5 to 21 years of age with a mental health diagnosis or mental health and co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis, at risk for out-of-home placement for whom traditional services have not been adequate.