Soon this group can no longer be held under the Baker Act in
2 days ago · Starting next week, a Palm Beach County hospital will no longer accept Baker Act patients under the age of 12, underscoring a critical need for mental health resources in the county for children.
Soon this group can no longer be held under the Baker Act in
1 day ago · The Florida Baker Act is a law that allows people to be involuntarily held in a psychiatric facility if they pose a threat to themselves or others. According to the Florida Department of Children and Families, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach is the only facility in Palm Beach County that accepts Baker Act patients under 18.
Florida's Baker and Marchman acts are set for the ... - Health News …
Mar 11, 2024 · The Marchman and Baker acts set out the process for involuntary commitment of people dealing with mental health problems or substance abuse. But the processes have long been confusing, and even worse for some children — traumatic.
Soon this group can no longer be held under the Baker Act in …
2 days ago · Starting next week, a Palm Beach County hospital will no longer accept Baker Act patients under the age of 12, underscoring a critical need for mental health resources in the county for children. News
Florida's Baker and Marchmann Acts are set for the biggest ... - WFSU News
Mar 8, 2024 · The Marchmann and Baker Acts set out the process for involuntary commitment of people dealing with either mental health problems or substance abuse. But the processes have long been confusing, and even worse for some children—traumatic.
Florida’s Baker Act Has Seized Kids & Adults for ... - MindSite News
Aug 15, 2023 · In the 2021-2022 report, more than 20% of Baker Act holds were on children – with some striking gender gaps. In children aged 5 to 10, two-thirds were boys, while among adolescents from 11 to 17, more than 63% were girls. And many children were seized under the Act repeatedly – some as many as 11 times in a year.
Gov. DeSantis signs measure updating Baker Act, investing $50M …
Jun 17, 2024 · Gov. Ron DeSantis approved legislation (HB 7021) to update the state’s Baker and Marchman Acts and invest millions to help with mental health and substance abuse.
Baker Act: Changes are coming to Florida's mental health act
Jun 27, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida will have new guidelines for emergency mental health services starting next week. Commonly referred to as the Baker Act, it focuses on crisis services for people...
What is Florida’s Baker Act, and how does it work in a
Dec 13, 2023 · The Baker Act allows a person to be involuntarily detained and examined if they are believed to be having a mental health crisis and posing a danger to themselves or to others.
Frustrations are mounting as major reforms to the Baker Act ... - WFSU News
Feb 7, 2022 · For years, some lawmakers have been pushing major re-writes of the Baker and Marchman Acts —two key pieces of law that enable people to be involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluation. The latest effort is again in trouble.