For Patients in Crisis*

*a threat to oneself or others or lacking the resources to manage an acute problem

For guidance or to reach any of the resources below - CALL 211 (or 561-637-2102) 

Available 24-7 

Mental Health Crisis

(for those in crisis, in need of a safe plan and immediate support)

Mobile Response Team

Call at any time to connect patients with crisis services -- CALL 211 (or 561-637-2102)

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals

(for voluntary or involuntary admission)

St Mary’s Medical Center || (561) 844-6300 | 901 45th St, West Palm

JFK North Campus || (561) 881-2672 | 2201 45th St, West Palm

JFK South Campus || (561) 965-7300 | 5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis

Delray Medical Center (Fair Oaks Pavilion) || (561) 495-3737 | 5440 Linton Blvd, Delray

South County Mental Health || (561) 637-2102 | 16158 S Military Tr, Delray

VA Medical Center || (561) 422-8262 | 7305 North Military Tr, West Palm

Suicide Prevention Hotline

National Hotline - call 988 OR (800) 273-8255

Spanish-Language Hotline - (888) 628-9454

(for patients to call or others to call on their behalf)

Baker Act Form

For patients in psychiatric crisis, a physician can initiate involuntary commitment using this form from the Florida Department of Children and Families: 

Certificate of Professional Initiating Involuntary Examination (.doc, direct download)

Florida Department of Children and Families (source website)

Addiction Crisis

(for those in crisis of addiction, overdose or withdrawal and needing support)

Inpatient and Emergency Detox

Addiction Stabilization Unit at JFK North || (561) 842-6141 | 2201 45th St, West Palm

Drug Abuse Foundation || (561) 278-0000 | 400 S Swinton Ave, Delray

Delray Medical Center (Fair Oaks Pavilion) || (561) 495-3737 | 5440 Linton Blvd, Delray

Narcotics / Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline

Narcotics / Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline - (561) 655-5700

(for patients to call or others to call on their behalf)

Baker Act Form

For patients in crisis, a physician can initiate involuntary commitment using this form from the Florida Department of Children and Families: 

Certificate of Professional Initiating Involuntary Examination (.doc, direct download)

Florida Department of Children and Families (source website)

Marchman Act Form

For patients in crisis, concerned family or friends can initiate involuntary commitment in collaboration with the legal system (not acutely) using this form from the Florida Department of Children and Families: 

Certificate of Professional for Emergency Assessment for Substance Abuse Services (.doc, direct download)

Florida Department of Children and Families (source website)

Involuntary Commitment Forms

*for patients needing hospitalization for either acute mental illness or acute substance-related risks, informed parties may complete either a Baker Act Form or a Marchman Act Form. They are linked below.

Baker Act Form

For patients in crisis, a physician can initiate involuntary commitment using this form from the Florida Department of Children and Families: 

Certificate of Professional Initiating Involuntary Examination (.doc, direct download)

Florida Department of Children and Families (source website)

Marchman Act Form

For patients in crisis, concerned family or friends can initiate involuntary commitment in collaboration with the legal system (not acutely) using this form from the Florida Department of Children and Families: 

Certificate of Professional for Emergency Assessment for Substance Abuse Services (.doc, direct download)

Florida Department of Children and Families (source website)

Have Any Questions? CALL 211 or go to 211PalmBeach.org