Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Funded by: Orange County Government
Population: Adults in Crisis
Director in charge and telephone number: Heather Thomas, 407-595-7481

The Central Receiving Center (CRC) is a single point of entry into the mental health and substance abuse system for assessment and appropriate placement of adult individuals in crisis. The CRC was designed to be used by Law Enforcement as the primary receiving facility for Baker Acts, Marchman Acts, and Expartes (Court Orders). Law Enforcement may bring consumers voluntarily (if applicable) as well. The CRC allows LEO to divert individuals who have been identified with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders from the criminal justice system. The CRC also reduces inappropriate use of local hospital emergency departments.

The CRC is funded by Orange County Government and Department of Children and Families. It is operated by Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare and the Center For Drug Free Living. The CRC is managed by the Administrative Services Organization (ASO), Human Services Associates.

The CRC is fully operative 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day.

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