For Patients in Crisis*
For Patients in Crisis*
*a threat to oneself or others or lacking the resources to manage an acute problem
*a threat to oneself or others or lacking the resources to manage an acute problem
(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)
(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)