VP, Marion County Services
5664 SW 60th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
The Marion County Crisis Stabilization Unit and Detoxification Services is a short-term residential facility for individuals dealing with a mental health and substance abuse crisis. Individuals receive medication appropriate to their needs, individual and group counseling, and discharge planning toward the next appropriate level of care.
The Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit provides 24-hour emergency screening and admission for mental health crisis stabilization and/or referral to other services for youth 5-18 years of age.
Our Mobile Crisis Response Team cares for individuals of all ages who are experiencing any kind of a mental health crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling, they do not have to go through this alone. We can help and are here for them 24/7. We encourage any individual who needs our help to call our Helpline at 800 539-4228.
The Men’s Residential Program is a substance use treatment program accepting both voluntary and involuntary clients experiencing a wide variety of substance use and/or dependence issues. The men’s residential program is offered at the main Ocala campus and Beacon Point.
The men’s residential program at the main campus has 36 beds, while the residential program at Beacon Point has seven beds.
The women’s residential program offers care for women who are exhibiting symptoms of addiction and other related or co-occurring symptoms. This program provides treatment for women, some of whom may be pregnant, or parenting young children. Women live and receive intensiveand comprehensive treatment in a therapeutic environment.
The women’s residential program has 24 beds.
Shelter Care is a short-term program for children ages 10-17 years of age. Providing temporary placement for a minimum of two weeks, or as assessed by the Program Supervisor. The program works in partnership with the support team, which can include Mentor, GAL, Case Manager, Legal Guardian, and whoever is involved with the child’s care.
Shelter Care has eight beds.
Serves adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Therapy targets symptom management, improving coping skills, improving healthy relationships, and quality of life. Services start with assessment and individualized treatment planning and can be provided via individual and group therapy. Telehealth services are also available when appropriate. Family participation in treatment is encouraged to support the family in the recovery process. Outpatient services allow the individual to remain active with work, family and the community while they participate in treatment.
Adult Outpatient is for adults 18 years old and older who have substance use disorders.Clients can be voluntary or court ordered to participate. Court-ordered clients can participate in DUI court, drug court, Correctional Treatment Diversion Program (CTDP), or can be referred by probation or child welfare agencies. Services start with assessment and individualized treatment planning and can be provided via individual and group therapy. Telehealth services are also available when appropriate. Family participation in treatment is encouraged to support the family in the recovery process. Outpatient services allow the individual to remain active with work, family and the community while they participate in treatment.
Adolescent Outpatient Program is for youth ages 12-17 with substance use disorders. Services start with assessment and individualized treatment planning and can be provided via individual and group therapy. Telehealth services are also available when appropriate. Family participation in treatment is encouraged to support the family in the recovery process. Treatment is specifically directed toward repairing relationships, reducing impulsivity, developing social and life skills, and providing treatment interventions for the youth to remain substance-free. The goals of the program include establishing long-lasting recovery from drugs and alcohol and rebuilding a person’s skills to facilitate recovery and reconnection to the community.
Adolescent Outpatient Program is for youth ages 12-17 with substance use disorders. Services start with assessment and individualized treatment planning and can be provided via individual and group therapy. Telehealth services are also available when appropriate. Family participation in treatment is encouraged to support the family in the recovery process. Treatment is specifically directed toward repairing relationships, reducing impulsivity, developing social and life skills, and providing treatment interventions for the youth to remain substance-free. The goals of the program include establishing long-lasting recovery from drugs and alcohol and rebuilding a person’s skills to facilitate recovery and reconnection to the community.
The Community Action Team is an intensive outpatient wraparound program for eligible youth ages 11-21. Services include therapy, case management, therapeutic mentoring, nursing, and psychiatric services. Services are provided at school, in the community, at client’s home, or office. The CAT team adapts a “whatever it takes” approach to meet the individual’s goals.
Psychiatric Medication Outpatient Program (Med Management) provides medical support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The goal is recovery and reconnection to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, and nursing services.
The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program serves adults with opioid, stimulant, and alcohol use disorders in an outpatient setting. The program offers buprenorphine, naltrexone, or Vivitrol in combination with group and individual therapy, case management, and peer support.
Behavioral Health Network (BNet) is a comprehensive behavioral health care plan for children actively enrolled in Title XXI portion of Florida Kidcare, a statewide health care plan for children. BNet serves children ages 5-19 who are not eligible for Medicaid. BNet treats the entire spectrum of behavioral health disorders and provides children and their parents with intensive behavioral planning and treatment.
Family Treatment Coordinators (FTC)
Family Treatment Coordinators work with parents involved in the child welfare system in both Volusia and Flagler Counties who are experiencing substance use and/or mental health problems and are at risk of losing their children.
Family Intensive Treatment Team (FITT)
Family Intensive Treatment Team (FITT) is a comprehensive in-home treatment and case management programs that provides help to parents involved with child welfare (DCF/CPC) due to substance misuse and/or mental health problems.
FITT Lite
FITT Lite provides services to families who have substance abuse concerns, particularly parents of children age 0-1, involved in child welfare. These families have an above average risk for neglect, abuse, and inability to have sufficient resources for food or housing.
Adult Targeted Case Management services are provided in an outpatient and home-based setting to assist the individual in gaining access to needed med¬ical, social, educational and natural support, and other related services. The goal is to promote independent functioning through coordination of support services.
Treatment court programs are specialized court docket programs that allow individuals to enter long-term substance use treatment and agree to court supervision. Treatment court programs use a team approach to serve participants.
The Enrichment Program provides psychosocial rehabilitation and day training for adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or co-occurring disorders. This program was designed to help participants live and work more fully in the community and improve the quality of their lives. Services include screening and job matching, job development, job placement, onsite training assistance, and life-long follow-along services to help the individual maintain employment.
The SMA Food Service in Marion County operates a full commercial kitchen that provides meals seven days per week for a total of five programs. In addition to gaining experience in a commercial kitchen, the Culinary Arts Program also offers the clients of the residential program the Food Safety Manager Certification.
Outreach services are primarily education based and designed to connect individuals with services they would benefit from. Outreach is provided in a variety of community and office based settings.
Prevention serves adolescents and adults through education and development of substance use harm reduction skills. The goal of prevention is to ensure that community members are aware of growing trends and dangers of new and existing substances that are affecting individuals, families, and the environment. Prevention services are provided in various capacities to include schools, churches, community centers, and attending community events.
Walk-in screenings are available to assist the community in determining what services a person needs. Through a brief assessment, SMA’s team will identify what services are needed for each individual client; the client will then be linked to those services.