Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a significant step towards addressing mental health and addiction recovery in the state by signing two new bills into law. The legislation aims to increase access to vital resources and support for those struggling with mental health and substance use issues. One of the bills, Senate Bill 1620, sets stricter guidelines for treatment plans and incorporates key recommendations from a state behavioral health commission.
This move is being welcomed by individuals like Sallette, a Jacksonville resident and founder of Sober Dadz, a peer support group for men in recovery. Sallette, who has been sober for four years, believes that the new law will help make meaningful support more accessible, "particularly for men who often struggle in silence." He notes that men frequently lack outlets for discussing their mental health... which can lead to feelings of weakness and a buildup of unaddressed issues.
The new legislation comes with substantial state funding, including over $123. 9 million for behavioral health services, $194. 8 million from the national opioid settlement for addiction specialist training and prevention programs... and $31. 8 million for expanding the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network. Sallette hopes that this law will provide more people with the tools and support they need to begin their recovery journey.
Source: Visit websiteFLORIDA – On June 25, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills aiming to promote mental health and addiction recovery, and one Jacksonville man is applauding the legislation, saying he's happy that Florida is realizing how important the issue is. Senate Bill 1620 , which puts several key recommendations from a state behavioral health commission into action, sets stricter guidelines for treatment plans and increases access to mental health and substance use resources.
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