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May 16, 2024
St. Petersburg, Fla. – As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it is imperative to recognize the relationship between housing stability and mental well-being. The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) and its vast network of partners remain committed to emphasizing the importance of comprehensive mental health services. “Across the state and the nation, it is incredibly difficult for families to afford a safe, secure home,” said Melanie Brown-Woofter, President and CEO of the Florida Behavioral Health Association. “This year for Mental Health Awareness Month, FBHA is shining a light on the importance of housing and its link to overall mental and physical well-being. Having a safe, reliable place
March 8, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) applauds Representative Maney, Representative Traci Koster, Senator Erin Grall, the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate for their steadfast commitment to Florida’s mental health and substance use disorder community by unanimously passing House Bill (HB) 7021.
February 22, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) extends its gratitude and congratulations to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Chair Colleen Burton, the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives for investing in Florida’s health care workforce by passing Senate Bill (SB) 7016.
February 8, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Almost 200 leaders, clinicians, and families from across the state gathered Wednesday at the Florida Capitol for the annual Behavioral Health Day. Advocates met with legislators and state agencies to bring awareness to mental health and substance use disorder services in Florida.
February 1, 2023
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for his steadfast commitment to ensuring mental health and substance use services are available for Florida’s families and communities. His Framework for Freedom Budget includes a substantial investment in funding for behavioral health services.
December 19, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the businesses of UnitedHealth Group, have awarded a $50,000 grant to the Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) to support FBHA’s members with post-Hurricane Ian recovery. FBHA is Florida’s largest trade association representing community treatment providers. The grant will be used to help FBHA members in Southwest Florida rebuild and recover from the impact of Hurricane Ian while they also continuing to serve clients in the region. Six FBHA members employing over 500 staff were directly impacted in cities across Lee, Charlotte, and Collier counties.
November 16, 2022
Tallahassee, Fla. – This week, the Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to highlight a proven and industry-driven training model that the organization and its community providers have worked to deploy in Florida to help bolster the mental health and substance use disorder treatment workforce.