Program areas at David Lawrence Mental Health Center
The crisis stabilization unit (csu) provides emergency screening and crisis stabilization services 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week to children and adults who may present with problems related to Mental Health and/or substance use. The csu is a 30-bed non-hospital, inpatient Mental Health unit that provides brief voluntary and involuntary evaluation and treatment for individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis who meet the criteria defined under the Florida Mental Health act. Admissions into the csu for the fiscal year totaled 746 children and 1,341 adults.
The adult detoxification program (detox) is part of the crossroads continuum of treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. The 15-bed non-hospital inpatient unit (12 detox and 3 residential level iv (transition) beds) is dedicated to safely and effectively helping individuals manage withdrawal symptoms in a comfortable, serene and supportive environment. Individuals may require anywhere from a four- to eight-day stay depending on their substance use and medical needs. Admissions into detox for the fiscal year totaled 633.
Outpatient services are available to both adults and children. Adult outpatient services address problems related to Mental Health and/or substance use. Developed by our team of Mental Health experts, our outpatient services are designed to provide support, clinical guidance, and assistance and treatment in developing effective coping skills. Outpatient therapy is available for adults as well as children ages 3-17 and their families who may present negative behaviors, difficulty at school/work and/or family problems as a result of a psychiatric disorder or life stressors. Outpatient services for the fiscal year totaled 13,986 for individual and family therapy and 1,356 for group therapy.
All other program services including medical services, crossroads, crisis support, case management and community based services