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Resources

No matter how complex the problem, there is always a solution.
 

Services in the Palm Beach County Area

 If in Crisis 

  • Dial 911 – Dispatching Emergency Medical services, fire and police.

  • Dial 988 – Suicide and mental health crisis care.

  • Dial 211 – Information and referrals regarding health and social service resources.

  • Email 211@211pbc.org

  • Visit www.211palmbeach.org

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 NAMI  (National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County) Help Line800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

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Updated List of Baker Act Receiving Facilities for Youth in South Florida

Important Note: This list reflects major upcoming changes. Always call ahead to confirm a facility's current status, bed availability, and specific age policies.

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 Broward County â€‹â€‹

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  • Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood)

    •   Ages Accepted: All minors

    •   Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds

  • Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
    (Private Facility)

    •  Ages Accepted: All minors, specializing in ages 10 and up

    •  Licensed Beds: 44 children’s beds​

​(HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital ~~ CLOSED Effective December 31, 2024)

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 Palm Beach County 

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  • JFK North Hospital (West Palm Beach)

    • Change Effective November 22, 2024: Will NO LONGER accept children under 12 years old. Will only serve adolescents (12+) and adults

    • Licensed Beds: 39 children’s beds (will remain for adolescent use)

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 Martin County 

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  • Coral Shores Behavioral Health (Stuart)

    • Ages Accepted: 12 to 17 years old

    • Licensed Beds: 16 children’s beds

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 St. Lucie County 

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  • New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee (Fort Pierce)

    • Ages Accepted: All minors, including children 5-17 years old

    • Licensed Beds: 20 children’s beds

  • Lawnwood Hospital (Fort Pierce)

    • Current Ages Accepted: All minors

    • Change Effective January 1, 2025: Will NO LONGER accept children or adolescents of any age. Will only serve adults

 

 Indian River County 

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  • Behavioral Health Center at Cleveland Clinic
    Indian River Hospital (Vero Beach)

    • Ages Accepted: All minors, including children 5-17 years old

    • Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds

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Other Helpful Facilities

Don't rush the timeline.

- Veronica Lichtenstein, LMHC

Books

After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When A Partner Has Been Unfaithful

by Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD

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All Cats Have Asperger’s Syndrome

by Kathy Hoopmann

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Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
by Edmund J. Bourne, PhD

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Blessings of a Skinned Knee

by Wendy Mogul

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The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog and Other Stores From a Child Psychologist’s Notebook

by Bruce D. Perry

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The Dance of Anger

by Harriet Lerner

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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts 

by Gary Chapman

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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Don Miguel Ruiz

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Get Out of My Life But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall: A Parents’ Guide to the Now Teenager

by Anthony E. Wolf

 

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Getting the Love You Want

by Harville Hendrix

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How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
by
Therese A. Rando, PhD

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Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder

by Johanna Kandel

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Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents

by Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD

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Second Firsts
by Christina Rasmussen

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This is Asperger’s Syndrome

by Elisa Ganon

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Workbook Series

by Lisa M Schab, LCSW

  • Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression

  • Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens:  Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals 

  • The Anxiety Workbook for Teens 

 

 

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