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Florida’s new mental health law aims to improve crisis response and care
June 28, 2025
New guidelines for emergency mental health services in the state of Florida, specifically focusing on individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, will go into effect on Monday, July 1. A portion of HB 7021 Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law, updates the Baker Act, which currently provides individuals with emergency services and temporary detention for […]
Attorney shares how loved ones can get help for those with a mental illness or addiction
June 16, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12 ) — Getting help for a loved one with an addiction or mental illness can be a struggle, as many times the door to rehab or a mental health facility could be a revolving one. Mark Astor from the Drug and Alcohol Attorneys says there’s hope, and sat down in-studio with […]