
Resources
No matter how complex the problem, there is always a solution.
Services in the Palm Beach County Area
If in Crisis
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Dial 911 – Dispatching Emergency Medical services, fire and police.
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Dial 988 – Suicide and mental health crisis care.
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Dial 211 – Information and referrals regarding health and social service resources.
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Email 211@211pbc.org
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Visit www.211palmbeach.org
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County) Help Line – 800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

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 ​​
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Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood)
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Ages Accepted: All minors
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Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds
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Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
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Ages Accepted: All minors, specializing in ages 10 and up
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Licensed Beds: 44 children’s beds​
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​(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)
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Change Effective November 22, 2024: Will NO LONGER accept children under 12 years old. Will only serve adolescents (12+) and adults
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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)
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Ages Accepted: 12 to 17 years old
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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)
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Ages Accepted: All minors, including children 5-17 years old
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Licensed Beds: 20 children’s beds
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Lawnwood Hospital (Fort Pierce)
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Current Ages Accepted: All minors
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Change Effective January 1, 2025: Will NO LONGER accept children or adolescents of any age. Will only serve adults
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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
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Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds
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Other Helpful Facilities
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National Alliance for Eating Disorders
4400 North Congress Avenue #100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
866-662-1235
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
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Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression
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Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals
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The Anxiety Workbook for Teens
