WINNER: Florida Association of Managing Entities — The skyrocketing number of Floridians experiencing mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, has been a side effect of the pandemic. And now, more than ever, Floridians need access to behavioral health care services. The Legislature stepped up to the plate to fully fund behavioral health services, ensuring Floridians can lead lives to their fullest potential. Hat tip to First Lady Casey DeSantis, who has prioritized mental health services since moving into the Governor’s Mansion.In on the win — FAME CEO Natalie Kelly and Sachs Media.
Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Praises Governor and First Lady for $5 Million Grant toward Opioid Crisis
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October 27, 2020
Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Praises Governor and First Lady for $5 Million Grant toward Opioid Crisis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, made up of seven Managing Entities that oversee more than 300 behavioral health care providers statewide, today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for the $5 million grant they received from the U.S. Department of Labor to launch a pilot program to help combat the opioid crisis in Florida.
“Florida has made considerable progress in the fight against the opioid crisis, and we must continue to forge ahead during these isolating and stressful times, when some Floridians are turning to opioids. Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities said. “I applaud Governor and First Lady DeSantis for prioritizing behavioral health needs in our state. Community-based care and wrap-around services help individuals find hope and get back on their feet.”
Florida’s seven local Managing Entities work with a network of over 300 behavioral health care providers who deliver services to over 300,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, including children, expectant mothers, veterans, and the chronically homeless.
Providers meet patients’ diverse needs with “wraparound services” that not only address mental health issues and substance abuse but also assist with housing, transportation, and employment. Community boards administer, manage, and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for behavioral health services, keeping oversight and accountability closest to the people they serve.
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The Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) represents Florida’s seven managing entities. Managing entities are local, not-for-profit businesses with community boards that administer, manage, and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) services.
Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Applauds Governor for $5 Million Grant for Crisis Counseling Program
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Behavioral Health Services Safety Net System Applauds Governor for $5 Million Grant for Crisis Counseling Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, consisting of seven Managing Entities that oversee more than 300 behavioral health care providers statewide, today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for the nearly $5 million emergency grant they received from the United States Department of Health and HUman Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a Crisis Counseling Program through Florida’s 2-1-1 helplines.
“We must prioritize behavioral health services, and I applaud Governor DeSantis for his leadership in obtaining and directing much-needed resources to crisis counselors on the front lines of assisting Floridians who need help,” Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities said. “That first call to 2-1-1 can be the most important call a person makes.”
Florida’s seven local Managing Entities work with a network of over 300 behavioral health care providers who deliver services to over 300,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, including children, expectant mothers, veterans, and the chronically homeless.
Providers meet patients’ diverse needs with “wraparound services” that not only address mental health issues and substance abuse, but also assist with housing, transportation, and employment. Community boards administer, manage, and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for behavioral health services, keeping oversight and accountability closest to the people they serve.
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The Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) represents Florida’s seven managing entities. Managing entities are local, not-for-profit businesses with community boards that administer, manage and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) services.
Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises First Lady DeSantis for $5.2 Million to Support Mental Health and Other Services in Northwest Florida
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October 9, 2020
Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises First Lady DeSantis for $5.2 Million to Support Mental Health and Other Services in Northwest Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, made up of seven Managing Entities that oversee more than 300 behavioral health care providers statewide, today praised First Lady Casey DeSantis for her announcement that $5.2 million will be directed to residents in Northwest Florida, a region that is still recovering from Hurricane Michael, to support, among other things, mental health screening and evaluation services for children, families and teachers–regardless of whether they are insured.
“On behalf of Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, we thank First Lady DeSantis for continuing to prioritize behavioral health services,” said Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities. “No one can thrive in a classroom or at work without first taking care of their mental health, and this funding will go a long way in helping those who have suffered the trauma of living in a hurricane-ravaged area get back on their feet.”
The Florida Association of Managing Entities has been a vocal supporter of telehealth services during the pandemic in order to provide essential substance abuse and mental health services to Floridians who need them now more than ever. The association recently released data showing that nearly 1 in 3 patients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telehealth services amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Florida’s seven local Managing Entities work with a network of over 300 behavioral health care providers who deliver services to over 300,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, including children, expectant mothers, veterans, and the chronically homeless.
Providers meet patients’ diverse needs with “wraparound services” that not only address mental health issues and substance abuse, but also assist with housing, transportation, and employment. Community boards administer, manage, and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for behavioral health services, keeping oversight and accountability closest to the people they serve.
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The Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) represents Florida’s seven managing entities. Managing entities are local, not-for-profit businesses with community boards that administer, manage and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) services.
Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises First Lady DeSantis for Focus on Behavioral Health Care Services
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September 21, 2020
Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises First Lady DeSantis for Focus on Behavioral Health Care Services
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, made up of seven Managing Entities that oversee more than 300 behavioral health care providers statewide, today praised First Lady Casey DeSantis for her continued focus on behavioral health care services, as evidenced by her roundtable discussion today on telehealth services in schools.
The Florida Association of Managing Entities has been a vocal supporter of telehealth services during the pandemic in order to provide essential substance abuse and mental health services to Floridians who need them now more than ever. The association recently released data showing that nearly 1 in 3 patients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telehealth services amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“First Lady DeSantis has proven, time and again, that she is deeply committed to helping Florida find solutions that work for residents with behavioral concerns. She has been a true champion for those whose voice is too often overlooked,” said Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities. “Telehealth is one way to reach more people who need behavioral health services by removing obstacles, such as transportation issues, and this additional funding that will be directed to Florida’s rural counties will go a long way in helping Floridians lead healthier, more productive lives.”
The data, which was collected by the Managing Entities from over 300 mental health providers across the state, shows Floridians’ growing reliance on this important health care option, which is authorized only temporarily by the state at this time.
Florida’s seven local Managing Entities work with a network of over 300 behavioral health care providers who deliver services to over 300,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, including children, expectant mothers, veterans, and the chronically homeless.
Providers meet patients’ diverse needs with “wraparound services” that not only address mental health issues and substance abuse, but also assist with housing, transportation, and employment. Community boards administer, manage, and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for behavioral health services, keeping oversight and accountability closest to the people they serve.
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The Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) represents Florida’s seven managing entities. Managing entities are local, not-for-profit businesses with community boards that administer, manage and ensure accountability of state and federal funds for Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) services.