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Physicians are on the medical staff of Central Florida Behavioral Health, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Central Florida Behavioral Health. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

03/23/2026

🚨🧠 JOIN US FOR A POWERFUL CONVERSATION ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 🧠🚨

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is proud to host our next Professional Business Development Series—an impactful morning dedicated to understanding, supporting and empowering today’s youth.

📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
🎓 Earn 2 FREE Continuing Education Credits
🍳 Enjoy a complimentary breakfast featuring both healthy and comfort options prepared by our incredible Culinary and Nutrition team

This dynamic panel brings together leaders from mental health, law enforcement, education and the community to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time:
👉 The youth mental health crisis—and what we can do about it.

💡 Hear from an extraordinary lineup of experts:
• Dr. Nasreen Malik – Award-winning, Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
• Karl Stephanz – Agent at the Criminal Intelligence & Threat Section, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
• Desiree Traylor – MA, RMFTI, MATCH, ADTC-Certified Therapist, at Pediatric Associates
• Kiara Gant – Youth Clinical Program Manager, at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
• Samantha Breslin – LMHC-QS - Head of Devereux Mobile Crisis Unit
• Ameena Malik – CEO & Founder, The Farmer’s Group
• Special Guest Youth Pastor
• Chief Charles Broadway – Kissimmee Chief of Police

This is more than a panel—it’s a call to action.

💬 Gain real-world insights
💬 Ask questions and get guidance tailored to your experiences
💬 Walk away with tools to better support the children and teens in your life and community

Together, we can build a stronger, safer and more informed future for our youth.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution.

03/21/2026

🎶💙 Music Heals. Music Connects. Music Transforms. 💙🎶

March is Music Therapy Month, and at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we’re celebrating the incredible power of music to heal hearts, calm minds and restore hope.

Through every note, every rhythm and every lyric, music becomes more than sound—it becomes a lifeline. A way for our patients to express what words sometimes cannot. A way to release, reflect and rebuild.

We are incredibly proud of our Music Therapy Program, led by the amazing Caroline, whose passion and gift for connection create a safe, inspiring space where healing truly begins. Whether it’s through songwriting, listening or simply feeling the music—she helps our patients rediscover their voice, their strength and their story.

Because sometimes…
🎵 A song says what the heart is holding
🎵 A melody brings peace to chaos
🎵 And a single moment of music can spark a breakthrough

This month, we honor the impact of music therapy and the role it plays in recovery, resilience and renewal.

💫 Healing isn’t always spoken… sometimes, it’s sung.

03/19/2026

🚨 Youth Mental Health Expert Panel | Free Continuing Education Event 🚨

The youth mental health crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing our communities today — and it will take collaboration, expertise and open conversation to create real solutions.

Join us Friday, March 27th from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital for an incredible Youth Mental Health Expert Panel as part of our Professional Business Development & Continuing Education Series.

This powerful event will bring together leaders from healthcare, law enforcement, crisis response and clinical care to discuss the realities impacting youth today and how our community can respond.

✨ Event Highlights:
✔️ 2 FREE CE Credits for professionals
✔️ Free breakfast provided
✔️ Expert panel discussion with leaders across multiple disciplines
✔️ Pre-moderated discussion + live audience Q&A
✔️ Networking with community partners and professionals

🎤 Featured Expert Panelists Include:
•Charles Broadway, Chief of Police – Kissimmee Police Department
•Karl Stephanz, Special Agent from the Criminal Intelligence & Threat Section – Orange County Sheriff's Office (Florida)
•Dr. Nasreen Malik (Central Florida Behavioral Hospital Psychiatrist), MD – Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
•Samantha Breslin, LMHC-QS – Mobile Crisis Unit Lead, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
•Desiree Taylor, MA, RMFTI, MATCH-ADTC Certified Therapist, Pediatric Associates
•Amina Malik, Founder & CEO – Farmers Group
•Kiara Gant, LCSW – Clinical Programs Manager for Children, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital

Together, these experts will shine a light on the youth mental health crisis, discuss real-world challenges facing families and professionals and explore solutions that strengthen our schools, healthcare systems and communities.

📍 Location: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
📅 Date: Friday, March 27
⏰ Time: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

This event is ideal for clinicians, educators, social workers, counselors, healthcare professionals, community leaders and anyone passionate about improving youth mental health. Let’s come together to learn, collaborate and ignite meaningful change for the next generation. Free breakfast and Two Free CE Credits.

03/18/2026

"Making a difference helping people" - Ethan, RN at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital

What Sets Us Apart – Compassionate Care serving:
•Adult Inpatient Program
•Adult Dual Diagnosis Program
•Adult Affective Disorder Program
•Senior Adult Inpatient Program
•Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program
•Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
•Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
•Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
•Electroconvulsive Therapy

03/16/2026

🌟 Mental & Behavioral Health Support — Now Available in Spanish 🌟

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone — in the language you feel most comfortable speaking.

We are proud to offer our Spanish-Language Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed specifically for the Spanish-speaking community across Central Florida.

This program provides compassionate, culturally responsive care for individuals seeking support for mental health, emotional well-being or substance use recovery.

✔️ 100% Spanish-speaking clinical program
✔️ Hybrid format — attend in person or via secure Zoom telehealth
✔️ Led by experienced behavioral health professionals
✔️ Supportive group environment focused on healing and growth

Whether you prefer to join us at the hospital or participate from the comfort of home, this flexible program makes it easier than ever to get the support you deserve.

💙 Your mental health matters. Help is here. And now it’s available in Spanish.

📞 Call 407-264-0111 anytime, 24/7, for a confidential level of care assessment
🌐 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cPSaoS

Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities — one conversation at a time.

03/13/2026

🎶 Where compassion heals the places medicine can’t.

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, healing doesn’t only happen through treatment plans and clinical care — sometimes it begins with a simple melody.

Music therapy is a powerful part of the healing journey for many of our patients. Through rhythm, songwriting, listening and expression, music can help people process emotions, reduce anxiety and reconnect with hope in ways words sometimes cannot.

In moments when pain, trauma or depression make it difficult to speak, music becomes a voice.

Our compassionate clinical team uses music therapy to help patients:
✨ Express emotions safely
✨ Reduce stress and anxiety
✨ Build connection and confidence
✨ Support recovery and resilience

Because healing is not just about medicine — it’s about connection, creativity and compassion.

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we are proud to create spaces where patients can rediscover their strength, their voice and their path forward.

03/10/2026

Healing. Hope. Support. Right here in our community.

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we know that recovery and healing look different for everyone. That’s why our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are designed to meet people where they are — with specialized support, compassionate care and flexible treatment options.

Our community now has access to five powerful outpatient tracks, each designed to provide meaningful care and real-life support:
✨ General Intensive Outpatient Program
✨ Trauma-Focused IOP for those working through past trauma
✨ Dual Diagnosis IOP for individuals facing both mental health and substance use challenges
✨ Teen Intensive Outpatient Program designed specifically for adolescents
✨ Spanish-Speaking IOP providing care in a culturally supportive environment

These programs allow individuals to receive structured therapy and clinical support while continuing to live at home, attend school or maintain work responsibilities.

If you or someone you love could benefit from support, help is available.
📞 Call 407-264-0111
🌐 Visit our website at https://bit.ly/4ukwLKJ

Our team is available 24/7 for a confidential level of care assessment.

You are not alone. Healing starts with one step. 💙

03/08/2026

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. Join us in celebrating 115 years of IWD!

03/07/2026

March is Social Work Month — and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible hearts behind the healing. 💙

Every day, our Social Services and Clinical Teams show up with compassion, strength and unwavering dedication to support patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments.

From guiding patients through recovery, to advocating for resources and support, to helping individuals and families rediscover hope, our social workers are often the steady hand and compassionate voice that remind people they are not alone.

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we are deeply grateful for the tireless work our Social Services team and clinical staff do for our patients and for the greater community we serve. Their commitment to dignity, care and healing makes a lasting difference every single day.

To our social workers and clinicians:
Thank you for your empathy.
Thank you for your advocacy.
Thank you for the lives you touch.

You inspire hope and help change lives. ✨

03/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the heart of our hospital. 💙

Happy Employee Appreciation Week to the incredible team at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital.

In behavioral health, the work we do is not always easy. Every day our team shows up with compassion, resilience, professionalism and a deep commitment to helping people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

From our nurses, therapists, physicians, mental health technicians, admissions teams, environmental services, dietary staff, administrative professionals and leadership—every single person plays a vital role in creating a safe and healing environment for our patients and their families.

What makes this team so special isn’t just the work they do… it’s how they do it.

They lead with empathy. They support one another. They go the extra mile when someone needs help. And they remind us every day that behavioral healthcare is not just a profession — it’s a calling.

To our entire team: Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for showing up every day ready to make a difference.

Because of you, lives are changed, hope is restored and our community is stronger.

We are incredibly proud to work alongside such an inspiring group of professionals.

Happy Employee Appreciation Week and we look forward to celebrating during Hospital Appreciation Week!

03/05/2026

175 social workers. One powerful mission: supporting the people who support our students.

Yesterday, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital had the privilege of joining Orange County Public Schools social workers as they celebrated National Social Workers Week and their inspiring theme: “Unite to Ignite – Celebrating Our Impact.”

More than 175 dedicated school social workers gathered to reflect on the incredible impact they make every single day in the lives of students, families and our broader community. These professionals are often the front line of emotional support in our schools—helping students navigate mental health challenges, family struggles, trauma and the pressures of growing up in today’s complex world.

We were honored to contribute to this important event by providing the keynote presentation, led by Isabel Berkoff, one of Central Florida Behavioral Hospital’s outstanding unit therapists. Isabel delivered a powerful and deeply meaningful presentation on “Care for the Caretakers.”

Her message focused on something many helping professionals forget to prioritize: caring for themselves. Through practical strategies and real-world tools, she shared approaches to strengthen self-care, resilience and compassionate self-love—so that those who dedicate their lives to helping others can continue doing their work sustainably and with purpose.

The response from Orange County’s social workers was truly overwhelming. Many shared how valuable it was to have a moment focused on their own wellbeing, something they rarely pause to prioritize. Because when we care for the caretakers, we strengthen the entire system of care around our children.

At Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, we are proud to partner with educators and social workers across our community (and our Hospital) who are working every day to support the mental health and wellbeing of our community and the next generation.

To every social worker serving our schools, hospitals, and communities: Thank you for the compassion, strength and heart you bring to this work. Your impact is immeasurable!

Happy Social Workers Month!!

03/03/2026

Help and hope are just a call or click away. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services including a Trauma Track, a general program, a specialized Adolescent Virtual Program and a Spanish Speaking only IOP program. Available 24/7 at 407-264-7676 and online at: https://bit.ly/40G8e57

Address

6601 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando, FL
32821

Telephone

+14073700111

Website

https://centralfloridabehavioral.com/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Yext

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Welcome to Central Florida Behavioral Hospital

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital opened in the Fall of 2008 with the mission to provide the kind of healthcare that patients recommend to their families and friends, physicians prefer for their patients, and in which our employees take great pride.

We believe in people’s innate capacity for healing and growth. With proper help and treatment, people suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse disorders have an excellent opportunity for recovery. Our seven-acre campus in Orlando, Florida provides patients with an environment that is serene and homelike, and the semi-tropical climate of Florida allows for year-round outdoor activities.

Visit www.centralfloridabehavioral.com to learn more or call (407) 370-0111

For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.