Florida's Baker Act is a law that allows for the involuntary detention of an individual for up to 72 hours for a mental health evaluation. A person can be Baker Acted if they are believed to be ...

Health Care District acquires a 9.5-acre site in West Palm Beach for $16.8 million to build a state-of-the-art Crisis Center.

After a Baker Act release, the path forward can be complex. Here's what you need to know about life beyond the 72-hour hold.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a man became unresponsive while being transported for psychological evaluation under ...

Under the banner of parental rights, HB 173 and SB 166 restricts teens access to certain medical treatments without parental ...

Experience a 72-hour Baker Act hold. From intake to diagnosis and discharge. What really happens when you're Baker Acted in Brevard?

When someone is in the midst of a serious mental health crisis, they may be unable or unwilling to seek help on their own. In these intense, often confusing moments, Florida’s Baker Act offers a legal ...

Amid a government shutdown, come Nov. 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says no benefits will be issued for the food ...

Unlike many Miami-Dade nonprofits that depend on government grants, the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, a county agency that helps people experiencing homelessness, is helped by a dedicated funding ...