Central Florida expands Mental Health Services
A 2021 survey by Orange County Mental and Behavioral Health Care System with partnership from Heart of Florida United Way found that, unsurprisingly, Florida’s mental health services systems are overwhelmed with people in need of care. Orange County’s Mental Health and Homelessness Division created a report with recommendations that were accepted and approved by Orange […]
Completing CEUs Early
We’re 2 months into Florida’s renewal cycle for LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs, with our current licenses set to expire March 31, 2025. Any continuing education courses (CEUs) we take now apply to our next renewal. This means you can start working on those 30 hours now! As a professional, we all know the importance of […]
2022 Annual Report: Substance Use in Florida
FADAA and The State of Florida DCF published their annual report for 2022. This report outlines trends of substance use among adults and youth. It includes commonly used classes of substances as well as trends in emergency room visits and fatal and non-fatal poisonings. The conclusions describe trends in Florida across multiple years, as well […]
2023 Florida Laws and Rules and the end of the COVID-19 PHE
As we move into this 2023-2025 renewal cycle, it’s important to be aware of new laws and rules applicable to our field. Remember, the 3 hour refresher Laws and Rules course is due every 3rd renewal (every 6 years); however, our laws and rules are changing much more frequently! It’s our responsibility to be on […]
Florida Licenses Expire March 31, 2023 at Midnight
We are officially in the window of license renewal for Florida licenses. CE courses taken between now and March 31st will count towards the current renewal. CE courses taken April 1st or later will count towards the 2025 renewal. Did you know Florida allows 100% of CEs to be taken on-line? Ross Counseling offers convenient […]
FADAA Substance Use Trend Alert: Increase in overdoses
FADAA (Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association) is a subsidiary of the Florida Behavioral Health Association and Florida Department of Children and Families. FADAA recently released a trend alert regarding an increase in overdoses as a result of benzodiazepine misuse in the US and Florida. Benzodiazepines, include medications like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan, are a […]
Mental Health Post-Disaster
With any natural disaster we consider the immediate needs of getting food and shelter. We must also remember mental health post-disaster impacts such as long-term risks of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. People who faced damage or completely lost their homes are clearly at risk, as are those who experienced fear before knowing the path of […]