Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder – Full Commission

The Department of Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office announce public meetings to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIME: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00am – 4:30pm EST

PLACE: 
Florida Senate Office Building
Room 110
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Participants may also attend virtually via Microsoft Teams Webinar. The link to join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26027280686265?p=ghe8qpo6TjELp8wnh9

Call-in (audio only): 1-412-912-1530, Phone Conference ID: 575 407 373#

The registration link is also available on the Department of Children and Families calendar of events located here:
https://www.myflfamilies.com/news-and-events

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder is meeting in accordance with section 394.9086, F.S. Discussion topics will include the status of Florida’s behavioral health system of care and opportunities to further examine the current methods of providing mental health and substance use services in the state.

The agenda and meeting materials will be forth coming. For information on the Commission please visit the Commission website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/samh/commission-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Aaron Platt at @email or (850) 717-4331. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Aaron Platt at @email or (850) 717-4331.