Establishes a pilot program for coordinated access to behavioral health services in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties.

The bill creates a pilot program for coordinated access to behavioral health services in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties. The Department of Children and Families will contract with entities experienced in building resource networks and connecting services. These entities must subcontract with state universities for training and internship experiences. The program aims to improve timely access to behavioral health services using a single point of entry, with a focus on measurable outcomes like timeliness of referrals and successful engagement rates.

Establishes a pilot program for coordinated access to behavioral health services in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties.

The bill creates a pilot program for coordinated access to behavioral health services in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties. The Department of Children and Families will contract with entities experienced in building resource networks and connecting services. These entities must subcontract with state universities for training and internship experiences. The program aims to improve timely access to behavioral health services using a single point of entry, with a focus on measurable outcomes like timeliness of referrals and successful engagement rates.