Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.

Services Offered

EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

The MHRC Emergency Services departments provide screening and assessments for appropriateness of admission to the MHRC inpatient treatment programs for adults, adolescents and children. Emergency Services also provides telephone and face-to-face assessments and referrals to other services for individuals who are not admitted to the inpatient programs.

OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS

Through its Comprehensive Services Center, MHRC offers a variety of outpatient services for adults, including mental health screening, assessment and therapy; substance abuse screening, assessment and therapy; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; care coordination; and assistance in obtaining benefits, such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps and housing. Other services include referrals to many community agencies and other MHRC services when needs arise. The program also encourages the participation of family or significant others in treatment, when appropriate.

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Services include assessment, service planning, linking and referring, monitoring, advocating, and coordinating services. Case Managers assist individuals to access housing, food, medical treatment, medication management, financial assistance, government entitlements, clothing, daily living skills training, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, transportation and other available social services. Case Management Services are provided via face-to-face contacts, telephone contacts, and collateral contacts and are provided in various places, including the person's home, place of work, treatment program, family's home, or the provider's office. The specific services provided and service frequency are based on the person's needs, goals, and abilities.

ADULT PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

The Milestone Outpatient Psychosocial Rehabilitation program provides therapeutic and educational activities for adults to improve or maintain mental, physical, emotional, and social functioning. Psychosocial rehabilitation groups and basic living skill activities are designed to enhance the person's health and emotional well-being, and assist him or her to achieve a more independent lifestyle.

Fees and Payment

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members. Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Special Groups:
Bilingual

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Medicare
Medicaid