Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

01/10/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Volunteers of America of Florida!

"Joe" received case management services from Volunteers of American (VOA) and left the following comment on an anonymous survey, "VOA has been a life changing experience and opportunity for me. I am so grateful for my counselor and others, but especially my counselor. I have grown and healed emotionally more here than at any other time in my life. I can't say enough good things about VOA and my counselor."

01/09/2026

Right before the holidays, Tampa Bay's Morning Blend sat down with CFBHN President Alan Davidson, and Sonya Johnson, CRPS-A, Adult Peer Programs Manager at NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties. They discuss the vital partnership between CFBHN and NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties peer support programs.

Peer support plays a unique and powerful role in behavioral health. It is not meant to replace therapy, but to complement and strengthen it, offering connection, understanding, and hope from those with lived experience.

Watch to learn how peer support helps bridge gaps in care and supports recovery in meaningful ways.

01/08/2026

Florida’s Behavioral Health Managing Entities are the backbone of our mental health safety net, connecting people to vital mental health and substance use services, no matter their income. From uninsured families to those experiencing homelessness or severe mental illness, they ensure help is always within reach.

Read the TaxWatch Report: https://tinyurl.com/mukx93jj

01/05/2026

Independent audit results are in: Florida’s behavioral health system continues to demonstrate strong accountability and operational excellence.

No significant findings of fraud, waste, or abuse,

More than $1.2B in behavioral health services delivered with under 3% administrative costs

Commended by state leadership for efficiency and best practices,

Read the full independent audit here:

Audit confirms Florida’s behavioral health system works, efficiently serving vulnerable communities statewide

01/03/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on SalusCare, Inc.. !

"Andrea" receiived case management services from SalusCare and left the following comment on an anonymous survey. "I greatly appreciated the staff that had come in contact with me. They shared my faith and showed me care, which is extremely helpful when someone needs it. They ensured that I had someone there 24/7 and it made me feel safe."

01/02/2026

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Terry Cassidy 🌟

We're proud to highlight Terry Cassidy, a highly accomplished behavioral health executive with more than 30 years of leadership across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs.

During her tenure as Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Terry helped lead the development of the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion, expanding access to high-quality, recovery-focused, patient-centered care.

Terry has been formally recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for her impact on community well-being and has served for over two decades as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA.

She continues to give back through service on multiple nonprofit boards and advisory committees dedicated to strengthening behavioral health and social services.

Terry holds a master’s degree in social work from Boston University and is both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master’s Addiction Counselor.

We are grateful for her leadership and expertise on the CFBHN Board!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉✨

As we welcome the first day of a brand-new year, we’re filled with hope, gratitude, and optimism for what’s ahead. New Year’s Day is a reminder that fresh starts are possible, progress is worth celebrating, and every step forward matters.

Here’s to a year of health, connection, growth, and compassion for our community and ourselves. Wishing you peace, joy, and new opportunities in the year ahead! 💙

The offices of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network will be closed today, Thursday, January 1 and tomorrow, Friday, January 2. If you should need help, you can still call our office number, 813-740-4811, and you will be connected with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

12/31/2025

🎆 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤! 🎆

As we ring in the New Year, all of us at CFBHN wish you a happy, healthy, and hopeful 2026.

If you’re celebrating tonight, please make safety a priority, don’t drive under the influence. There’s too much at stake, and your life (and the lives of others) matter.

If you need a safe way home, AAA’s Tow-to-Go® program is available on New Year’s Eve:
🚗 What it offers:
• A free tow and ride home for impaired drivers
• Available within a 10-mile radius

📞 Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO | (855-286-9246)
Learn more about the program here:
👉 https://www.news4jax.com/traffic/2025/12/22/aaa-offers-tow-to-go-during-year-end-holidays-to-prevent-impaired-driving/

Celebrate responsibly and take care of one another as we head into the New Year 💙

12/27/2025

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Directions for Living!

"Katie," a parent of a child who received care coordination services from Directions for Living, left the following comment on an anonymous survey, "My son is very scared of people but he has opened up to his counselor. He really cares and trust her. She is absolutely amazing and we are lucky to have her working with my lil dude."

12/26/2025

Central Florida Behaviral Health Network is hiring!

We currently have a position open for a Clinical Program Specialist-Opioid Integrated Care System.

For details and/or to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B91136F85C3DA70D9EA1BCFA383D799E/jobs/107839

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at Central Florida Behavioral Health Network.

12/23/2025

Peer support is at the heart of Florida’s recovery system!

CFBHN and Florida’s other Behavioral Health Managing Entities (BHMEs) are bringing peer services directly into the behavioral health network. Under Florida Statute 397.417, BHMEs are responsible for offering or contracting peer specialist training, led by certified experts with real lived experience.

Read Florida's TaxWatch's report: : https://tinyurl.com/mukx93jj