For over 75 years, Apalachee Center has been committed to helping individuals and families succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric and substance use disorder crises.

Who We Serve

Apalachee Center is the largest provider of community mental health care in North Florida’s Big Bend region, providing services in eight counties across 5,500 square miles, including:

  • Leon County
  • Franklin County
  • Gadsden County
  • Jefferson County
  • Liberty County
  • Madison County
  • Taylor County
  • Wakulla County

No one will be denied access to services due to their inability to pay. Apalachee Center has a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.

Our Partners

Apalachee Center is proud to collaborate with our community partners, including:

  • Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Disability Rights Florida
  • Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association
  • Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Florida Council for Community Mental Health
  • Florida Hospital Association (FHA)
  • Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA)
  • Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  • Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine
  • FSU College of Psychology
  • Joint Commission
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Northwest Florida (NWF) Health Network
  • Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Mission

To empower persons served to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families through the provision of quality behavioral health care with unrelenting attention to clinical excellence and safety.

Accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Apalachee Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s healthcare through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced on-site survey of Apalachee Center in August 2008.

In becoming accredited, Apalachee Center was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission survey team experienced in the delivery of behavioral health care services. Achieving accreditation demonstrates Apalachee Center’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care.

Annual Reports

As a non-profit organization, Apalachee Center publishes an annual report that highlights its accomplishments, financials, metrics and more.

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) helps Apalachee Center and its partners meet the Big Bend region’s healthcare needs.