Mental Health Help & Resources in Florida
If you or someone you care about needs mental health support in Florida, here are crisis resources, state programs, and ways to find care — including free and low-cost options.
Talk to someone about Florida treatment options
Speak with the sponsored helpline about treatment options.
Crisis lines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- 211 Florida: Dial 211 for local support and referrals
State mental-health agency
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
NAMI in Florida
NAMI Florida — local education, support groups, and a helpline.
Medicaid & coverage
Florida Medicaid (Statewide Medicaid Managed Care) — Florida Medicaid covers behavioral health services for eligible residents.
Free & low-cost options
- DCF-contracted Managing Entities and community providers
- Community mental health centers and FQHCs
- University training clinics
Condition-specific help in Florida
Sources & last updated
Florida's resources are part of our State of Mental Health Access dataset.
Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families; NAMI Florida; SAMHSA.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
Resource details are being verified against official sources before launch.