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Presents an overview of the strategic shift from traditional mental health supports and services to person-centered supports and services.

Introduces the major service types of the Florida mental health system: outreach (information, screening, and referral), assessment, and service planning and delivery.

Summarizes commonly encountered mental illnesses and gives information on advocacy organizations and other resources.

Presents a list of state and district Department of Children and Families Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health (ADM) and TANF contact people as well as a list of agencies that provide services for people with alcohol, drug abuse and mental health conditions.

Provides a brief summary of TANF guidelines and policies.