Clients’ ages: 5 - 19 Years Old
Type of Services: Mental Health
Funding Stream: DCF and SAMH Office
Population served: Children ages 5-19
Director in charge and telephone number: Mary Johnson, MBA (407) 398-6673

Services: The Behavioral Health Network is a health care plan for children with serious mental health or substance abuse needs. A component of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (KidCare), this program is designed to provide services which are accessible, family-centered, strength and community-based, and are available on an individual basis. It serves as a mechanism to enhance the quality of the children’s lives who receive medical services through the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) and those of their caretakers, families and communities. Behavioral health services are for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse conditions. Eligibility to the BNET Program is based on family income and the seriousness of the child’s mental health or substance abuse needs. Application to Florida Kidcare is available by calling 1-888-540-KIDS. The Title XXI / BNET Program coordinates intervention and other needed services through a comprehensive case management system. The program seeks to provide clients with community-based services to include individual and family therapy, group therapy, behavioral services, medication, and psychiatric services. In order to provide effective case management services, Intervention Specialists do not carry a caseload higher than 25. Intervention Specialists make referrals, recommendations, monitor client progress in treatment, and advocate for their clients and families.