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Apalachee Center Announces John Convertino Award Winner   Tallahassee, FL, June 16, 2016 – The Governing Board of Directors of Apalachee Center presents the 4th Annual John Convertino Award of Excellence to Anne Vinson.  Ms. Vinson is the Case Management Supervisor at Apalachee Center’s Wakulla County clinic. Anne is active in the Wakulla community; attends community…

3rd Annual Community Hero Awards Honor Leaders in Behavioral Healthcare Tallahassee, FL – Apalachee Center announced today the recipients of the 3rd Annual Community Hero awards, honoring prominent Floridians who are committed and effective public champions for behavioral healthcare. State Senator René García; John Bryant, Assistant Secretary for Substance Abuse and Mental Health at the…

    Apalachee Center and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Announce New Partnership in Behavioral Health TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and Apalachee Center, leaders for behavioral healthcare in the Tallahassee area, have expanded their relationship to include administrative management of Tallahassee Memorial behavioral health services by Apalachee Center. “This management agreement between Tallahassee Memorial and…

Apalachee Center Recognizes Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2015 Tallahassee, FL – On May 15, 2015, Apalachee Center will recognize law enforcement professionals during National Police Week (Sunday, May 10 – Saturday, May 16, 2015) with a Graduation Luncheon for the law enforcement officers taking part in the Crisis Intervention Training hosted at Apalachee…

2nd Annual Community Hero Awards Honor Leaders in Behavioral Healthcare Tallahassee, FL – Apalachee Center announced today the recipients of the 2nd Annual Community Hero awards, honoring Floridians who are effective public champions for behavioral healthcare. State Senator Denise Grimsley; Matt Hudson, Speaker pro tempore of the Florida House of Representatives; and Jane Johnson, Chief…

  2nd Annual Community Hero Awards Honor Leaders in Behavioral Healthcare   Tallahassee, FL – Apalachee Center announced today the recipients of the 2nd Annual Community Hero awards, honoring Floridians who are effective public champions for behavioral healthcare. State Senator Denise Grimsley; Matt Hudson, Speaker pro tempore of the Florida House of Representatives; and Jane…

Apalachee Center Hosts 2014 Baker Act Training Tallahassee, FL.  March 21, 2014 – On March 25th, Apalachee Center will host the 2014 Baker Act Training, presented by Martha Lenderman, MSW, one of Florida’s recognized experts on the Baker Act statute. The Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act, provides legal procedures for…

Apalachee Center’s long-term staff were recently recognized and thanked, by the Governing Board of Directors at their annual Board meeting, for their long-term commitment to the missionand vision of Apalachee Center. Congratulations to: Josephine Madry Leon Outpatient Program – 10 years Virginia Kelly Accounting Department – 15 years Lucy Pride Homeless Project – 15 years…

Governing Board Elects New Officers The Governing Board of Directors of Apalachee Center, Inc., recently elected new officers for Fiscal Year 2013/14 as follows: John Dailey (Leon County) – Board Chairperson Harry Falk (Franklin County) – Vice-Chairperson Edwin Fleet (Leon County) – Chair of the Board’s Budget, Investments & Insurance Committee Oscar Howard (Taylor County)…

Netsmart Continues Public Policy Leadership As legislation focused on mental health gains momentum in Congress, Netsmart continues as a strong advocate on behalf of its clients and providers across the country. Latest Update On August 1, 2013 Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA] and Rep. Ron Barber [D-AZ] introduced the bipartisan Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. This…