Substance Use Disorder
Licensing and Regulation

Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Regulation

Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Regulation

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Introduction LEADS Training
Licensure Requirements Forms
Licensure Application Checklists Licensure Fees
Credentialing Entities Currently Approved by DCF Contact Information
Recognized Accrediting Agencies Substance Abuse Provider Licensing Database

Important Announcement

We are pleased to announce the transition from the Provider Licensing and Designation System (PLADS) to the new Licensing Enforcement and Designation System (LEADS).

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Introduction

Licensure functions are implemented by staff of the Office of Licensing at the local levels throughout the state. The provision of substance abuse services is governed by Chapter 394, Florida Statutes and Chapter 397, Florida Statutes , which provide direction for a continuum of community-based services including prevention, treatment, and detoxification services.

Licensure Services are required to administer and maintain a comprehensive regulatory process to license service providers and professionals who provide substance abuse services to individuals and families who are at risk of or challenged by substance abuse. This licensure process is governed and regulated by Chapter 397, Florida Statutes and Chapter 65D-30, Florida Administrative Code Minimum standards for licensure are specified for the following program components:

  • Addictions receiving facilities
  • Day or night treatment
  • Day or night treatment with community housing
  • Detoxification
  • Intensive inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Intervention
  • Prevention
  • Aftercare

Specific criteria must be met in order for an agency to receive a license for any of these program components.

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Now Available!

We are pleased to announce that the Department's new Provider Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Designation Search is now live.

View the SUD Provider Search

What the new tool offers: SUD Provider Search Fact Sheet (PDF)

Substance Use Disorder Provider Search interface

Important note: This database is intended for licensing verification and transparency. It is not a quality rating and does not constitute an endorsement of any provider.

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Other Questions or Concerns

Important: This email form is not monitored 24 hours a day. Do not use this form for issues requiring immediate attention.

Do not use this form to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult. Florida law requires anyone with information to report abuse directly to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 or by using the online reporting tool.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use disorder, mental health crises, or other emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the event of an immediate medical emergency, call 911.

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Licensure Requirements

If you would like to file a complaint against a provider, please submit through the LEADS Complaint portal.
LEADS Complaint

The Licensing Enforcement and Designation System (LEADS)

LEADS is the Florida Department of Children and Families online licensing system for Substance Use Disorder and Receiving Facility Designation providers.

In LEADS, you can:

For more information, please contact your Regional Change Champion

Helpful Resources:

Publications:

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The Licensing Enforcement and Designation System (LEADS) Training

Instructions to register for the LEADS Training in My FL Learn:

  1. Log into MyFLLearn
  2. Search for Provider Training for Licensing Enforcement and Designation System (LEADS).
  3. Click on the “Launch” link to begin the training.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have never created an account in MFL, but did have an account in PLADS before December 2025, then you can check to see if an account was created for you by going to the MFL Login Page, enter your PLADS email address as username and Welcome2myFLLearn2025! as the password, then click Manual Login. If an account was created for you, you will be prompted to create your own password. Now you’re ready to learn in MFL!

Select "forgot password" and enter your email address. An email will be sent to you from HQ.MyFL.Learn@myflfamilies.com within five minutes (be sure to check your SPAM folder). Select the reset password link emailed to you and follow prompts to login.

If you’ve never used MFL before, you can register for an account here: My FL Learn Self-Registration.

If you’ve logged into MFL previously and completed training in the platform, submit a helpdesk ticket to the My FL Learn Help Desk.

If you’ve never used MFL before, you can register for an account here: My FL Learn Self-Registration.

If you’ve logged into MFL previously and completed training in the platform, submit a helpdesk ticket to the My FL Learn Help Desk.

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Licensure Application Checklists

Credentialing Entities Currently Approved by DCF

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Forms

Recognized Accrediting Agencies

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Licensure Fees

Applicants are required to pay a fee upon applying for licensure in accordance with Chapter 65D 30.0035, F.A.C. All licensing fees must be paid in full prior to submitting the application for processing. Electronic applications and payments must be submitted via the Licensing Enforcement and Designations System (LEADS). Paper applications and paper checks must be submitted to the appropriate regional licensure office for processing.

Contact Information

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