Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

WHAT IS THE COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

In accordance with Senate Bill 96 passed in 2021, an appointed Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse has been formed to discuss the current status of Florida’s behavioral health system of care and opportunities to further examine the current methods of providing mental health and substance abuse services in the state.

Specifically, the Commission will confer on ways to better improve the effectiveness of current practices, procedures, programs, in providing such services; identify any barriers or deficiencies in the delivery of such services and recommend changes to existing laws, rules and policies.

The Commission is comprised of individuals appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House.

Click here to see the list of appointed members of the Commission.