Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Behavioral Health Services in Orlando, FL
Central Florida Cares has managed substance use and mental health services across Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties since July 2012. We operate as a behavioral health managing entity contracted with Floridas Department of Children and Families, coordinating a network of organizations that provide prevention, crisis support, residential treatment, and outpatient services. Our Recovery Orientated System of Care philosophy emphasizes strength-based approaches to promote hope and resilience. We prioritize accessibility to evidence-based services for adults, children, and families, ensuring dignity and personalized care throughout the treatment process.Our team collaborates with providers to enhance service delivery while maintaining strict quality standards. We actively support community initiatives, including opioid-related programs and homeless outreach, adapting to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic through virtual support and resource distribution. Our mission remains focused on achieving a comprehensive behavioral health care system that empowers individuals toward recovery and long-term wellness.
Services
Mental Health Services
Substance Use Treatment
Crisis Support
Residential Treatment
Outpatient Services
Opioid Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have managed behavioral health services across four Florida counties since 2012.
- Our network includes 24/7 crisis support and specialized treatment options.
- We implement a Recovery Orientated System of Care philosophy emphasizing hope.
- We prioritize evidence-based practices and accessibility for all clients.
- Our team collaborates with providers to enhance service quality and innovation.
What people say
24/7 crisis access
Strong provider partnerships
Innovative service delivery
Community-focused initiatives
Dedicated leadership
Services
Mental Health Services
We coordinate comprehensive mental health treatment through a network of providers, offering outpatient care, residential programs, and crisis intervention. Our services address depression, anxiety, trauma, and severe mental illnesses. Clients receive personalized care plans aligned with evidence-based practices and recovery principles.
Substance Use Treatment
Our network provides substance use disorder treatment including detoxification, counseling, and medication-assisted therapy. Programs target opioid addiction, alcoholism, and other substance dependencies. We emphasize long-term recovery through community partnerships and holistic approaches.
Crisis Support
24/7 crisis services are available through local treatment centers for immediate mental health or substance use emergencies. Our system ensures rapid access to stabilization services, suicide prevention resources, and mobile response teams for urgent situations.
Residential Treatment
We facilitate residential programs for intensive mental health and addiction treatment. These structured environments provide round-the-clock care, therapeutic activities, and medical supervision for clients requiring immersive recovery support.
Outpatient Services
Outpatient programs offer flexible counseling, group therapy, and medication management for ongoing mental health maintenance. Our network ensures accessible follow-up care to support sustained recovery and community reintegration.
People
Maria Bledsoe
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Bledsoe leads Central Florida Cares with over two decades of experience in behavioral health administration. She oversees strategic operations and provider networks to ensure quality service delivery across four Florida counties.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We manage behavioral health services in Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, Florida.
How do I access emergency care?
Call 911 for immediate assistance or visit our Crisis Support page for local 24/7 treatment center locations.
Do you provide direct treatment?
We coordinate care through network providers rather than offering direct clinical services.
Can providers join your network?
Qualified organizations may apply through our website, subject to credentialing and funding availability.
What payment options exist?
Our services work with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance plans accepted by participating providers.
How do you support opioid recovery?
We fund medication-assisted treatment programs and naloxone distribution initiatives through community partners.
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