Behavioral/Mental Health Resources

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The Palm Beach County School District

PBCSD has launched a hotline number for mental and behavioral health concerns which will be supported by the district’s mental health professionals.

Monday-Friday    8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Phone: 561-432-6389

Children’s Bereavement Center

Provides free virtual grief support groups for Middle School Youth, High School Youth, Adults (Spanish), Adults (English).

Registration is required.

For more information visit our website

Phone: (888) 988 – 5438

CINS/FINS Prevention Services

(Children In Need of Services/Families In Need of Services)

FREE Non-residential Counseling for youth ages 6-17 and their families

24 / 7 Phone: (561) 868 – 4456

Individual and Family Counseling (IFC)

Provides services to children and adults struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges, through in home, at school and telehealth counseling.

Phone: (561) 868 – 4300

Email: PB_Clinical_Referrals@chsfl.org

Safe Harbor Shelter Program Respite:

Services for youth, ages 10-17 who may be in crisis and need respite-struggling with parents.

Counseling available for families.

Domestic Violence respite and Probation respite services also available.

24 / 7  Phone for all services: (561) 868 – 4456

For additional info: View their website

Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach County

Currently has openings for telehealth Therapy services provided through our Reach Program.

These services are for any girl residing in Palm Beach County, 8-18 years of age.

Phone: (561) 472 – 1990

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) PBC

Can help navigate individuals or a loved ones experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness or other mental health challenges to mental health support.

Individuals can be connected to a resource or therapist if they are insured or uninsured.

Phone: (561) 588-3477

NAMI website

Chrysalis Health

Will be providing mental health, substance use disorder and medical services using secure Telehealth technology to individuals and families on Medicaid benefits.

Phone: (954) 587-1008 ext. 1

Chrysalis Health website

The Salvation Army

Emotional and spiritual care hotline is available to all residents

Hotline is available 7 days a week from 9:00 am-9:00 pm.

Phone: (844) 458-HOPE (4673).

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

The Alliance’s low-cost, outpatient therapy for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured in Palm Beach County, remains open virtually.

Contact The Alliance for more information at Info@allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Individuals who have experienced or are experiencing eating disorders, and their friends and family supports can find help here.

A database of eating disorder clinicians and treatment providers, is available here.

For personalized referral services you can call The Alliance.

Phone: (866) 662 – 1235

Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups

Call to find a free support group to join.

24 / 7  Helpline

Phone: (800) 272-3900

The Palm Beach & Jupiter Vet Centers

Currently open for Veterans and their families. Meetings with individuals, groups, families and other services are being provided by phone and video.

If veterans, both established clients as well as new, wish to speak with a counselor or schedule an appointment, please call:

Jupiter Vet Center (561) 422-1220 or

Palm Beach Vet Center (561) 442-1201

A list of smartphone apps for self-help & coping strategies compiled by the VA can be accessed here.

The 24-hour hotline for Veterans in distress is (800) 273-8255

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

Virtual support groups related to anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus are available.

Phone: (561) 852-3333

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Website

Alpert Jewish Family Service

Currently open for business and still serving their clients and taking new clients using a HIPPA compliant version of Zoom

Phone: (561) 684 – 1991

Alpert Jewish Family Service Website

Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape Center

To avoid possible COVID-19 exposure victims should avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital unless injuries need immediate medical attention.

Sexual assault services provided by PBCVS are free and in a confidential and private setting.

To reach an advocate at any time, call the PBCVS Helpline.

Phone: (561) 833-7273

Catholic Charities Counseling

To anyone suffering from stress/anxiety/fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now offering Tele-Health Counseling Sessions-

Phone: (844) 848 – 6777

Catholic Charities Counseling Website

Florida Blue

This service is a partnership with New Directions Behavioral Health, which connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors.

Offering a 24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline with Free Bilingual Emotional Support

Phone: (833) 848 – 1762

Mental Health America Palm Beach County

Due to Coronavirus office is closed.

The following services are still available remotely:

Support calls to MHA Phoenix Club and Peer Place members,

Group and individual support via Zoom video meetings,

Access to online support through the MyStrength app,

Messaging and posts for Phoenix Club and Peer Place members via private Facebook group,

Free telehealth counseling with clinical psychologist for uninsured individuals.

MHA Helpline phone support and navigation

Phone: (561) 501 – 4357

Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA)

The free “Want to Chat” program is available for youth or adults experiencing anxiety, depression or stress and would benefit from learning some coping skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Phone: (561) 844-3556

Spiritual Care Hotline

A service by Florida Baptist Convention relief agency offers prayer and comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chaplains are not mental health professionals but have received training from mental health professionals at the Heart Peace Counseling Center in Deland.

Hotline is available daily (8am-8pm)

Phone: (888) 829-5004