Helpful Links

Florida Department of Children and Families Baker Act FAQ:

https://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/baker-act

Here you can find information related to the Florida Mental Health Act, known as the Baker Act with a useful dashboard, frequently asked questions and training resources including a 2024 Baker Act Reference Guide.

The Trevor Project - 24/7 LGBTQ Phone, Text and Chat Crisis Support and Counseling:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

County-Specific Information

Palm Beach County:

https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/about-us/frequently-asked-questions-faq/unified-family-court-faq/mental-health-faq

Martin County:

http://www.martinclerk.com/index.asp?SEC=C2A8980E-E627-45AD-9B0D-251CCC10A723&DE=FD9F05E1-EACF-486F-9F0B-B437F5262D6E&Type=B_BASIC

Okeechobee County:

Baker Act:

http://www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Baker_act.htm

Marchman Act:

http://www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Marchman_act.htm

Indian River County:

http://www.clerk.indian-river.org/en/mental-health/

St. Lucie County:

http://stlucieclerk.com/departments-top-menu/family/mentalhealth