Substance Abuse

The SAMH Program is the legislatively appointed state authority for substance abuse, mental health, and methadone designation. The program is governed by Chapters 394 and 397 of the Florida Statutes and is responsible for the oversight of a statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders.

Recovery Residence Administrators and Recovery Residences

Pursuant to section 397.4871, F.S., and section 397.487, F.S., the Department of Children and Families shall approve at least one credentialing entity for the purpose of developing and administering a voluntary certification program for recovery residence administrators and residences. Read more.

Personal Stories: The Impact of Treatment

Have you ever wondered what treatment is like? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office continues to support the journey of recovery by presenting Personal Stories.

Update for Methadone Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs for Opioid Disorders in Response to the Emergency Rule, 65DER 17-1, F.A.C.

The Department has awarded the following applicants approval to submit licensure applications to the program office in the region(s) of interest.

Determination of Need for Methadone Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs for Opioid Disorders in Response to the Emergency Rule, 65DER 17-1, F.A.C.

Introduction
In determining need for additional methadone medication-assisted treatment programs, the following data was examined:

• Population estimates by age and by county;
• Number of opioid-caused deaths;
• Estimated number of past-year nonmedical pain reliever users; and
• Estimated number of life-time heroin users.

Determination of Need
The Department conducted a needs assessment which indicates a need for an additional 49 methadone medication-assisted treatment providers. The chart indicates the number of providers needed for each county. Applications will be considered for providers interested in opening an opioid treatment program in one of the counties with an established need. For additional information on how to apply, refer to the Notice of Emergency Rule.

Additional Number of Opioid Treatment Programs Needed

Emergency Rule 65DER17-1 (65D-30.014 F.A.C.) Standard for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

On May 3, 2017, the Governor of the State of Florida signed Executive Order Number 17-146 declaring that the opioid epidemic threatens the State with an emergency and that, as a consequence of this danger, a state of emergency exists. For additional details, refer to the Notice of Emergency Rule.

Provider Licensure and Designations System (PLADS)

The PLADS system provides a portal for providers to electronically register and apply to provide services for Substance Abuse components and Receiving Facility Designation.  The goal of this portal is to facilitate a central location where providers can manage all of the documentation required by law to receive licenses to provide state regulated services.  By maintaining this documentation in a central location, it will simplify the process of applying for components in the future.  The PLADS system is a central location where providers can check on the status of their licenses, track inspections and respond to corrective action plans.

For more information on PLADS please contact your local SAMH Office.

• Existing Provider Login.
• Begin the provider registration process.
• Submit a complaint.