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Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Residential Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Mission: It is the mission of New Horizons to provide accessible behavioral healthcare services and education which promote independence, community involvement and improved quality of life to the residents of our 4-county area.
Programs: Crisis stabilization unit the crisis stabilization unit is a 30 bed unit that provides emergency and acute care services for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The unit's primary function is the evaluation, diagnosis and stabilization of mental illness symptoms. This is accomplished by providing a protective environment, medication, counseling and discharge planning with the client's family and social support system. Services are available to all adult residents of indian river, martin, okeechobee and st. Lucie counties. Clients are accepted in compliance with state of florida and department of children and families' regulations.
medical services adult medical services provide a variety of services developed to focus on the needs of the individual. The services include psychiatric evaluations, brief behavioral health status examinations, medication management, treatment planning and reviews as well as coordination of care with other community providers. Primary referral sources for medical services are local health departments, inpatient psychiatric units, courts, families, self,substance abuse agencies and behavioral health organizations.
children's mental health - crisis stabilization the children's crisis stabilization unit is a 20 bed inpatient integrated crisis stabilization unit and addictions receiving facility. Children ages 6 through 17 with mental health issues, as well as substance abuse/dependency issues needing this level of care, will be served within a co-occurring model incorporating trauma informed care by new horizons staff. Referrals to the program may come from hospitals, schools, law enforcement,families, or other community providers. Admissions may be on a voluntary or involuntary basis with a length of stay of approximately 3 to 7 days. Funding sources include state, county, commercial insurance and self-pay.
other programs serving people in the 4 county area who suffer from various forms of mental illness, substance abuse, and or serious mental disturbance. All applicants for treatment were served in the least restrictive manner and charged based solely upon their ability to pay.