The Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, in partnership with the Florida Certification Board (FCB), would like to invite you to a FREE CEU Three-part webinar series on the Introduction to the Baker Act.
The Baker Act refers to a set of laws that identify how individuals receive voluntary and involuntary mental health services in designated receiving facilities. The Baker Act is a general term that encompasses many facets of mental health examination and treatment. This webinar series discusses the history of the Baker Act, how services are accessed and delivered, and the rights of individuals receiving services. Click here to learn more about the webinar series.
Part 1 – Accessing Services in a Baker Act Receiving Facility
- Tuesday, June 16, 2020 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (EST) – Register here.
Part 2 – Providing Treatment in a Baker Act Receiving Facility
- Thursday, June 18, 2020 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (EST) – Register here.
Part 3 – Individual Rights and Discharge
- Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (EST) – Register here.
HOW TO REGISTER: To register for these events, please click on the webinar link above. You may register for any combination of the webinars individually or as a complete series.
