Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

06/06/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Peace River Center!

"Tom" received outpatient services from Peace River Center and left this comment on an anonymous survey, "I strongly feel Peace River CSU and the care I was provided saved my life. I will always be grateful to the staff and Peace River for giving me my life back."

#𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

06/04/2026

CFBHN was proud to attend the PACES Conference at Hillsborough Community College’s Plant City campus on May 15. The event brought together advocates and community partners dedicated to promoting positive childhood experiences and reducing the effects of trauma through resilience-building strategies, nurturing relationships, and collaboration.

We appreciate the opportunity to learn, connect, and continue supporting stronger outcomes for children and families throughout our communities. Thank you to the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County for helping make this inspiring event possible.

Pictured below: Misty Ross, Family Systems Program Manager, Allyson Fairchild, Clinical Behavioral Health Project Manager, and Luis Rivas, VP of Behavioral Health Services

06/03/2026

Website Spotlight: New Children’s Programs & Services Quick Link

Families in our community now have an even stronger resource at their fingertips. The Quick Link button takes the user directly to the Children’s Programs & Services page designed to empower parents and caregivers with clear guidance, trusted information, and direct pathways to help when it matters most.

💙 Features:
✅ Helps families recognize early warning signs of mental health or substance use concerns in children
✅ Provides practical steps on what to do and how to start important conversations with your child
✅ Connects users to the Service Locator, making it easier to find local behavioral health providers
✅ Reinforces the parents and caregiver's role as essential partners in their child’s care

This enhanced page strengthens the behavioral health safety net by making support more accessible, understandable, and family-centered, ensuring no family has to navigate challenges alone.

Visit cfbhn.org to access this valuable resource.

06/02/2026

The Behavioral Health Stakeholders’ Consortium (BHSC) is Sarasota County’s primary collaborative body for mental health and substance use services, bringing together over 70 active members including behavioral health providers, law enforcement, the court system, the Department of Children and Families, the Sarasota County School Board, consumers, hospitals, housing providers, and funders. The latest BHSC was held on May 15, 2026.

The BHSC’s role is to coordinate and monitor community-based programs addressing behavioral health needs, identify priorities, and promote collaboration among stakeholders.

Meetings are held monthly to review the overall system of care, address emerging trends, and develop work groups for targeted solutions.

CFBHN is proud to be an active member of this group.

Pictured below: Group photo of attendees

Pictured L to R: Kent Runyon, Chief Operating Officer, CFBHN, and Phillip J. “P.J.” Brooks, MA, LMHC, Chief Operating Officer, Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc., Chair of the BHSC

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

The Provider Spotlight is shining on Boley Centers!

The LEAP program at Boley Centers stands for Life Enhancement Activity Program. It is a community-based, psychosocial rehabilitation initiative designed to help individuals with mental illnesses optimize their personal, social, and vocational independence

"Anne" participated in the LEAP program at Boley Centers and wrote the following on an anonymous survey, "The LEAP group has helped me with everything for my mental health, like coping skills, self-awareness, and self-love. The LEAP leaders have encouraged me to have patience and God knows I would not be the person I am today without it. Thanks, Boley Center."

05/28/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, compassion, recovery, and resiliency while recognizing the importance of accessible behavioral healthcare services in our communities.

CFBHN employees were proud to show their support by spreading positive messages of connection and hope, while reaffirming CFBHN’s commitment to ensuring individuals and families throughout our region have access to quality behavioral healthcare facilities and services. 💚

Pictured below:
Photo 1: Luis Rivas, VP of Behavioral Health Services, LaTasha Cohen, Community Manager, Lizette Tabares, VP of Behavioral Health Services, Rob Tabor, CAT Program Manager, and Karen Barfield, Community Manager

Photo 2: Michael McGourty, Senior Systems Administrator, Beth Piecora, Consumer and Family Affairs Director, Jordan Rogers, Consumer and Family Affairs Specialist, and Fran Orick, Recovery Peer Network Manager

Photo 3: Misty Ross, Family Systems Program Manager and Margo Fleisher, Adult Mental Health and Block Grant Manager

05/28/2026

We appreciate the support of Fentrice Driskell during Mental Health Awareness Month. Thank you for standing with us in support of mental wellness, behavioral healthcare, and stronger communities for all Floridians. 💚

Thank you, Minority Leader Representative Fentrice Driskell, for supporting Mental Wellness this Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

05/27/2026

CFBHN staff recently came together for a quarterly Town Hall meeting focused on professional growth, workplace safety, innovation, and employee wellness. Topics included maximizing IT resources, reducing physical risks in the workplace, workplace violence prevention protocols, the launch of a new AI Workgroup, and employee benefits updates.

Team members also proudly showed their support for May Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing green and holding signs promoting understanding, compassion, connection, resiliency, and recovery.

05/27/2026

CFBHN is grateful for the continued support of mental health awareness and resiliency efforts from Florida leaders like Senator Brian Nathan and Representative Christine Hunschofsky.

Thank you for helping champion mental wellness, resilience, and stronger communities across Florida. Together, we can continue raising awareness and supporting those in need.

Thank you Senator Brian Nathan For Florida and State Representative Christine Hunschofsky for supporting Resiliency and Mental Wellness this Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Broward Behavioral Health Coalition