Baker Act Resources for Individuals & Families
The crisis care continuum consists of someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere to go.
Someone to Respond: Mobile Response Teams
Mobile Response Teams (MRTs) are available throughout Florida and can be reached by dialing 2-1-1. MRTs target youth and people under 25, and are trained to help respond during a behavioral health crisis. MRTs provide an array of crisis intervention services including screening, assessment, and linkage to community-based providers, safety or crisis plan development, and connection to appropriate levels of care. The specific team for your area can be found by visiting viewing the Mobile Response Teams Map.
Somewhere to Go: Baker Act Receiving Facilities
Baker Act receiving facilities are Crisis Stabilization Units and hospitals that are designated by the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide emergency mental health treatment. If you are looking for services or confirming if a provider is a Baker Act receiving facility, please use the following links: