Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

04/29/2026

The Behavioral Health Stakeholders’ Consortium (BHSC) met on April 17 in Sarasota, bringing together 48 community partners committed to strengthening the local behavioral health system of care.
The BHSC is a collaborative group of behavioral health providers, public agencies, and community organizations working together to identify needs, share updates, and improve access to mental health and substance use services throughout Sarasota County.

These regular meetings provide an important opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to collaborate, coordinate efforts, and address emerging community needs, all with the shared goal of improving behavioral health outcomes in Sarasota County.

Pictured below: Phillip “P.J.” Brooks, Chief Operating Officer, Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. and Lizette Tabares, VP Behavioral Health Services, CFBHN

04/28/2026

The Academy at Bradenton welcomed guests to its Open House on Thursday, April 9, for an afternoon of connection, community, and celebration.

Attendees heard remarks from CFBHN President and CEO Alan Davidson, Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard, and Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. of the 12th Judicial Circuit. Guests connected with dedicated staff and Board of Directors and learned more about the Academy’s Ambassador Program and the meaningful impact it is making in the community.

Pictured below
Photo 1: Alan Davidson, CFBHN President & CEO
Photo 2: (L to R) Alan Davidson, LaTasha Cohen, CFBHN Community Manager, Lizette Tabares, CFBHN VP Behavioral Health Services, and William McKeever, Director of The Academy at Glengary & Academy at Bradenton.

04/25/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Community Assisted & Supported Living, Inc. (CASL)!

"Kaitlyn" received case management services from CASL and left the following comment on an anonymous survey, "My case manager helps me be a better person. She's awesome and very professional at her job. I thank her for keeping me on the straight and narrow and for all that she does, day in and day out."

04/24/2026

is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, April 25, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com

*𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠*

For more information about the Take Back Day, check out our President and CEO, Alan Davidson's Insight Newsletter on the CFBHN website at cfbhn.org.

You can also find information about Take Back Day by visiting https://recovertogether.withgoogle.com/prevention/

04/22/2026

Website Spotlight: Resource Locator Quick Link

One of the valuable resources on our newly designed website is a Resource Locator.

Visiting cfbhn.org will show the graphic below in the upper part of the home webpage. Use the Resource Locator to find services near you (visit the partner organization's website to see if they have a satellite office near you).

Come visit and explore this new feature!

04/21/2026

We are hiring!

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator.

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for developing, implementing and managing information systems and information technology initiatives as assigned,

For more information and/or to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B91136F85C3DA70D9EA1BCFA383D799E/jobs/144623?jpt=9ee63e65550d9237785484f35c2d4ab9

04/18/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on David Lawrence Centers!

"Grace" received care from David Lawrence Center's Crossroads program and left the following comment on an anonymous survey, "The staff here at DLC have all gone above and beyond for myself and my entire group. These 28 days have been some of the most memorable of my life. I am forever thankful for each and every one of the staff here at DLC."

Crossroads is the specialized, short-term inpatient residential addiction treatment program operated by the David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) in Naples, Florida. It functions as the core, 18-bed, 2-to-5-week treatment component for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges within the broader DLC continuum of care.

04/17/2026

Big news - we’ve refreshed our website! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned cfbhn.org, built to better serve our community with improved navigation, updated content, and easier access to vital behavioral health resources.

Whether you’re looking for services, information, or ways to connect, our new site makes it simpler than ever to find what you need.

Take a look and explore what’s new: www.cfbhn.org

Let us know what you think—we’d love your feedback! 💬

04/15/2026

We are hiring!

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network is looking for an Administrative Assistant - II.

The Administrative Assistant – Level II is responsible for providing all administrative support functions to an assigned department or departments.

Find out more and/or apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B91136F85C3DA70D9EA1BCFA383D799E/jobs/143817

04/14/2026

Listen in to April's Prevention Talk with CFBHN's President and CEO, Alan Davidson and 106.5's Anjali Queen B.
Find resources to help you help your children smart decisions about alcohol.

Talk to your kids about underage drinking. Make sure they know the facts. For resources that can help you, visit CFBHN.org

04/11/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc. (ACTS)!

"Matt" received detox services from ACTS and left this comment on an anonymous survey, "I am here for the very first time , I had 9 years clean and had a setback but I knew what I needed to do to get back on track. The physical aspect of detox in my case would be the hardest and this detox was absolutely aware of those needs in my recovery and everything went very smooth to complete a successful discharge. Thank you ACTS."

04/10/2026

CFBHN and Florida's other Managing Entities set the standard for efficiency, accountability, and innovation in behavioral health management. By optimizing resources, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable solutions, they ensure access to critical services for vulnerable populations.

Read the full report from Florida Tax Watch: https://tinyurl.com/mukx93jj