If you or someone you love in Florida is struggling with drugs or alcohol, reaching out is the right move, and Florida has more paths to help than most people realize. Some lines answer around the clock. Others connect uninsured residents to state-funded treatment. And when a loved one refuses help, Florida law gives families an option most states don’t.
There’s real progress to build on. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s 2024 Medical Examiners report, drug-related deaths fell 14% statewide in 2024, opioid-caused deaths dropped 32% and fentanyl-caused deaths dropped 35%. FDLE’s interim report for January through June 2025 shows the decline continuing, with drug-related deaths down 19%, opioid-caused deaths down 42% and fentanyl-caused deaths down 46%. Fentanyl is still the drug most often involved in deaths, which is why getting connected to care quickly still matters, and why keeping naloxone on hand can save a life.
This page explains which line to call, how Florida’s regional treatment system works, what the Marchman Act can do and how to vet a program before you commit.
Florida Addiction Resources by City
Which Florida Line Should You Call?
Different lines do different jobs. Use this table to find the right starting point.
| Your situation | Who to call | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Someone is unresponsive, overdosing or in immediate danger | Emergency services | 911 |
| You or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 |
| You’re uninsured or underinsured and need treatment | Your region’s managing entity | See the regional table below |
| A loved one refuses help and their safety is at risk | Your county clerk of court (Marchman Act) | See the Marchman Act section below |
| You’re not sure where to start, have private insurance or are calling for a loved one | National Rehab Hotline | 866-210-1303 |
Florida Addiction Resources
These statewide and national resources are free and confidential:
- National Rehab Hotline. Free, confidential information and referrals to treatment options, including free and low-cost programs, available 24/7 for individuals and families. 866-210-1303
- SAMHSA National Helpline. Free, confidential treatment referral and information service, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. 800-662-HELP (4357). Learn more on our SAMHSA hotline page.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free crisis support by call, text or chat, 24/7. Call or text 988.
- Florida 2-1-1. Free help finding local services such as housing, food, transportation and health care. Dial 211.
- Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network. A state program run by the Florida Department of Health, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Health Care Administration. CORE connects people with opioid use disorder, often starting after an overdose, to medical treatment, care coordinators and peer navigators, and now operates in most Florida counties. Visit flcorenetwork.com to find your county’s program.
Florida’s Regional Managing Entities
Florida’s publicly funded addiction and mental health care runs through DCF’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, which contracts with seven managing entities to oversee services through local provider networks. If you’re uninsured or underinsured, your managing entity can point you to contracted providers in your county.
These are not 24/7 crisis lines. Most answer during business hours. For help after hours, call 988, the SAMHSA National Helpline or the National Rehab Hotline.
| Managing entity | Counties served | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| NWF Health Network | 18 Panhandle and Big Bend counties, including Escambia, Okaloosa, Bay and Leon | nwfhealth.org |
| Lutheran Services Florida | 23 northeast and north central counties, including Duval, Alachua, Marion, Volusia and St. Johns | lsfnet.org |
| Central Florida Cares Health System | Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole | 407-985-3560 |
| Central Florida Behavioral Health Network | 14 Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Lee and Collier | 813-740-4811 |
| Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network | Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie | 561-203-2485 (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) |
| Broward Behavioral Health Coalition | Broward | 954-622-8121 |
| Thriving Mind South Florida | Miami-Dade and Monroe | Help Line: 888-248-3111 (business hours) |
When a Loved One Refuses Help: Florida’s Marchman Act
Florida’s Marchman Act (Chapter 397, Florida Statutes) allows a court to order involuntary assessment and stabilization for someone whose substance use has left them unable to recognize their need for help or puts them or others at risk. According to the Duval County Clerk of Court, a petition can be filed by a spouse, legal guardian, any relative or three unrelated adults with personal knowledge of the person’s substance use. A licensed service provider can also file.
Petitions are filed with the clerk of court in the county where the person is located, and clerks can provide the forms and explain local steps and any fees. The Marchman Act is a legal process, not a treatment program, so it works best alongside a plan for where your loved one will receive care. If you’re weighing other options first, our guide to what an intervention is explains how families approach that conversation. The National Rehab Hotline can help you explore treatment options, but it doesn’t file petitions or provide legal advice. Our family support page has more on helping a loved one.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab in Florida
Cost keeps many people from seeking help, but Florida has options that don’t depend on insurance:
- State-funded treatment through your managing entity. Contracted providers serve uninsured and underinsured residents, often on a sliding scale based on income. Funding is limited, so availability varies by area.
- Faith Farm Ministries. A free, long-term, faith-based residential recovery program for men and women, with campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach and Okeechobee. 561-737-2259
- Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers. Residential programs that include substance use treatment, along with shelter, meals and job support for people experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade and Broward. Miami: 305-571-2273; Hollywood: 954-926-7417
- FindTreatment.gov. SAMHSA’s free locator lets you search Florida programs by location, payment options and type of care.
Before You Choose a Florida Program or Sober Home
- Confirm the treatment provider holds a current DCF substance use license.
- For sober homes, look for certification through the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR), which DCF approves as a credentialing entity.
- Be cautious of offers of free travel, free rent, gift cards or cash, especially when tied to your insurance. Florida law prohibits paying for patient referrals.
- Ask how the program handles aftercare and what happens if insurance stops paying.
Not sure which option fits? The National Rehab Hotline can help you sort through free, low-cost and insurance-covered programs near you. Call 866-210-1303.
Get Help Today
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. The National Rehab Hotline at 866-210-1303 is for non-emergency information, support and referrals.
No matter where you live in Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys, you don’t have to navigate treatment alone. When you’re ready to take the next step, call the National Rehab Hotline at 866-210-1303, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You don’t have to face this alone.
Sources
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (2025, October 16). Florida achieves significant decline in opioid and drug-related deaths in 2024. FDLE News.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (2026, May). Florida’s opioid and drug-related deaths decline during first half of 2025. FDLE News.
- Florida Department of Children and Families. The System of Services and Support. Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
- Florida Department of Children and Families. Substance Use Disorder Licensing and Regulation.
- Duval County Clerk of Courts. Mental Health: Marchman Act.
- Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Children and Families. Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network.