
Resources
No matter how complex the problem, there is always a solution.
Services in the Palm Beach County Area
If in Crisis
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Dial 911 – Dispatching Emergency Medical services, fire and police.
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Dial 988 – Suicide and mental health crisis care.
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Dial 211 – Information and referrals regarding health and social service resources.
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Email [email protected]
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Visit www.211palmbeach.org
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County) Help Line – 800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected]

Updated List of Baker Act Receiving Facilities for Youth in South Florida
Important Note: This list reflects major upcoming changes. Always call ahead to confirm a facility's current status, bed availability, and specific age policies.
Broward County
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Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood)
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Ages Accepted: All minors
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Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds
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Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
(Private Facility)-
Ages Accepted: All minors, specializing in ages 10 and up
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Licensed Beds: 44 children’s beds
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(HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital ~~ CLOSED Effective December 31, 2024)
Palm Beach County
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JFK North Hospital (West Palm Beach)
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Change Effective November 22, 2024: Will NO LONGER accept children under 12 years old. Will only serve adolescents (12+) and adults
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Licensed Beds: 39 children’s beds (will remain for adolescent use)
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Martin County
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Coral Shores Behavioral Health (Stuart)
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Ages Accepted: 12 to 17 years old
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Licensed Beds: 16 children’s beds
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St. Lucie County
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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee (Fort Pierce)
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Ages Accepted: All minors, including children 5-17 years old
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Licensed Beds: 20 children’s beds
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Lawnwood Hospital (Fort Pierce)
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Current Ages Accepted: All minors
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Change Effective January 1, 2025: Will NO LONGER accept children or adolescents of any age. Will only serve adults
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Indian River County
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Behavioral Health Center at Cleveland Clinic
Indian River Hospital (Vero Beach)-
Ages Accepted: All minors, including children 5-17 years old
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Licensed Beds: 12 children’s beds
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Other Helpful Facilities
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National Alliance for Eating Disorders
4400 North Congress Avenue #100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
866-662-1235
Don't rush the timeline.
- Veronica Lichtenstein, LMHC
Books
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When A Partner Has Been Unfaithful
by Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD
All Cats Have Asperger’s Syndrome
by Kathy Hoopmann
Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
by Edmund J. Bourne, PhD
Blessings of a Skinned Knee
by Wendy Mogul
The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog and Other Stores From a Child Psychologist’s Notebook
by Bruce D. Perry
The Dance of Anger
by Harriet Lerner
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
by Gary Chapman
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Don Miguel Ruiz
Get Out of My Life But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall: A Parents’ Guide to the Now Teenager
by Anthony E. Wolf
Getting the Love You Want
by Harville Hendrix
How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
by Therese A. Rando, PhD
Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder
by Johanna Kandel
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD
Second Firsts
by Christina Rasmussen
This is Asperger’s Syndrome
by Elisa Ganon
Workbook Series
by Lisa M Schab, LCSW
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Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression
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Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals
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The Anxiety Workbook for Teens

