Press Releases

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day 9/10/24

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Kicks Off Annual Conference with Largest Attendance Ever 8/21/24

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Announces New Chairs

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Thanks Governor DeSantis for Signing House Bill 7021 into Law 6/17/24

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing the FY 2024-2025 Budget into Law 6/12/24

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month by Highlighting the Importance of Housing 5/16/24

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Congratulates the Florida Legislature for Passing HB 7021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Congratulates the Florida Legislature for Passing Senate Bill 7016

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Extends Gratitude to the Florida Legislature for Monumental Investment in Mental Health and Substance Use Services 5/5/2023

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Florida Senate Passes Budget that Reinforces Commitment to Behavioral Health

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Mental Health and Substance Use Providers Gather at The Capitol to Bring Awareness to Behavioral Health Needs

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THE FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE FRAMEWORK FOR FREEDOM BUDGET

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Florida Behavioral Health Association Receives $50,000 Grant From United Healthcare and Optum to Support Hurricane Ian Relief 12/19/22

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November 14-18 Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 11/17/2022

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Hurricane Ian Could Leave Mental Health Issues in its Wake 9/29/22

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September is Suicide PREVENTION Month 9/26/22

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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to Continue in Florida Thanks to Partnership 8/30/22

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Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez's Office Committed to Substance Use Services, Presents the Florida Behavioral Health Association with Funding for Additional Treatment 8/11/22

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association President and CEO Wins National Award 6/9/2022

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Mental Health and Substance Use Community Providers Prioritized in State Budget 6/2/2022

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing Key Legislation into Law 4/7/2022

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds the Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Mental
Health and Substance Use Funding in State Budget 3/14/2022

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Statement by FBHA President and CEO, Melanie Brown-Woofter, Regarding Florida Legislature Passing Important Mental Health Bills 3/8/2022

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds Freedom First Budget 12/9/21

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Alarming Overdose Statistics Bring Attention to the Need for Treatment 12/2/21

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Celebrated its Heroic Awards of Excellence Winners 8/30/2021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for Prioritizing Mental Health and Substance Use Healthcare Services 6/3/2021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds the Florida Legislature for Restoring Crucial Funding in State Budget

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Florida Mental Health and Substance Use Providers Urge Lawmakers to Restore Crucial Funding in State Budget

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds Florida House Budget 3/25/2021

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Florida Behavioral Health Association's Response to Florida Senate Budget Cuts 3/25/2021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Applauds Florida Leads Budget 1/28/2021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Urges Florida Legislature to Preserve Behavioral Health Funding 1/25/2021

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The Florida Behavioral Health Association Announces its 2020 Awards of Excellence Winners 10/27/2020

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Jennifer Johnson Joins FBHA As New Senior Director of Public Policy 9/28/2020

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Staggering Statistics on Suicide Point to Need for Increased Awareness and Efforts, Especially During National Suicide Prevention Month 9/10/2020

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Record-Setting Number of Registered Attendees at Florida Behavioral Health Association Annual Conference 8/24/2020

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FBHA Launches Resource Hub Providing Mental Health Assistance During Hurricane Season 7/31/2020

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