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What is an emergency? An emergency is a life threatening situation in which an individual is imminently threatening harm to self or others, severely disoriented or out of touch with reality, has a severe inability to function, or is otherwise distraught and out of control. Examples: Acting on a suicide threat, Homicidal or threatening behavior, Extreme feelings of anxiety of depression, Self-injury needing immediate medical attention, severely impaired by drugs or alcohol, highly erratic or unusual behavior that indicates very unpredictable behavior and/or an inability to care for themselves.
WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE AN EMERGENCY?
1. Call 911 - Police officers can come to your house and do a quick assessment, and if necessary, take the person to a Baker Act Admitting Facility for the person to spend 24-72 hours in a safe place.
2. Call your local Baker Act Admitting Facility in your county. Your local Sheriff's department can give you that information for your specific county.
- Orange Co - Aspire Health Partners – (407) 875-3700
- Osceola Co -Park Place Behavioral– (407) 846-0023
- Seminole Co -South Seminole Hospital– (407) 767-1200
- Brevard Co - Wuesthoff Hospital- (321) 636-2211
- Hillsborough Co -Tampa General Hospital- (813) 251-7000
- Manatee Co -Manatee Glens- (941) 782-4800
- Polk Co -Lakeside Regional- (863) 687-1100
- Sarasota Co -Bayside Center- (941) 917-7760
- Charlotte & Lee Co -Bayfront Health- (941) 637-2474
- Volusia Co -Halifax Medical- (386) 254-4000
3. Then, contact your clinician to let them know what's going on. If the clinician is not there, please leave him/her a voicemail. If the clinician accepts text messages, you can leave a text. Please understand that if it is after hours, the clinician may not be able to return your call right away, but please leave a message, since it is important they know what is going on.
Contact Us: referrals@lukascounseling.org - Please know that our office staff or clinical supervisor may not be able to help in case of an emergency, therefore, always follow the procedures mentioned above. We are not a 24/7 psychiatric facility. Thank you for your understanding.
Additional Phone Numbers or Resources that you can call:
- Abuse Reporting Hotline: 800-96-ABUSE
- Suicide Hotline: 800-SUICIDE
- Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-962-2873
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
- Teen Talk Line 800-273-TALK
WEBSITES
Central Florida resource list < Spreadsheet
Addiction Centers
https://www.addictionresource.net/
www.AddictionCenter.com/Addiction/Depression-and-Addiction/
Drug Rehab -
https://www.drugrehab.com/florida/orlando/
Recovery Village -
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/local-rehab-resources/florida/
Florida Rehab- https://www.floridarehab.com/resources/friends-and-family/
Cerebral Palsy Guide - www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
Birth Injury Justice Center - https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/
Scottsdale Recovery - https://scottsdalerecovery.com/resources/
Tampa Bay Resources
SafeTampaBay.org has TONS of phone numbers to get help http://www.safetampabay.org/resourceguide/communityservresources.html
Tampa Bay Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
http://www.safetampabay.org/resourceguide/domesticviolresources.html
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Community Resources:
http://www.icarol.info/PublicResourceDirectoryFrm.aspx?org=2129
AYP Directory Tampa Bay
http://ayptampa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=8
Orange/Seminole Resources
Tri-County resource Guide
http://www.osceolahealth.org/flyers/Area_7_Resource_Guide.pdf
Central Florida Resources.com
http://centralfloridaresources.com
Neighborhood Resource Guide
http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Portals/0/Library/Neighbors-Housing/docs/Neighborhood%20Resource%20Guide-2014.pdf
4-C Central Florida
http://4cflorida.org/
Citrus/Hernando Resources
Health & Human Services
http://www.hernandocounty.us/healthandhumanservices/
Citrus County Assistance program
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/citrus_county_assistance_progr.html
Hernando Area Community Guide
http://www.floridahealth.gov/chdHernando/docfiles/communityresourcesheet_010112.pdf
Polk/Osceola Resources
Tri-County resource Guide
http://www.osceolahealth.org/flyers/Area_7_Resource_Guide.pdf
Osceola County Resource Guide
http://www.communityvision.org/documents/2013resourceguide.pdf
211 Polk
http://www.blfspolk.com/assets/Docs/polk%20county%20quick%20guide%202012.pdf
Polk Educational Resources
http://www.polk-fl.net/students/onlineresources/
Central Florida Resources.com
http://centralfloridaresources.com
Sarasota/Manatee Resources
Women's Resource Center of Sarasota
http://www.thewomensresourcecenter.org/
Community Resources of Sarasota
http://ayptampa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=22
Manatee County Community Programs
https://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/community-services/agency-services.html
Volusia/Flagler Resources
Volusia Community Assistance
http://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/community-assistance/
Healthy Start - http://www.healthystartfv.org/community-resource-list/
Volusia Assistance Programs
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/volusia_county_assistance_prog.html
Flagler Assistance Programs
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/flagler_county_assistance_prog.html
Lake, Sumter, & Marion Resources
Community Resource Guide - Lake County
http://www.lakecountycommunityresourceguide.com/
Lake County Community Services
https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/community_services/contacts.aspx
Sumter Co - http://sumtercountyfl.gov/665/Resident-Resources
Ocala 4-Kids Community Resources
http://www.fun4ocalakids.com/Community-Resources/
United Way of Marion County
http://www.uwmc.org/2-1-1
Out of State
https://springhillrecovery.com/
WHAT TO EXPECT
Please remember that sessions are scheduled with your therapist, and the frequency/duration depends upon your needs and the therapist’s schedule. We will try our best to accommodate your schedule.
Most therapists require that they meet with the client alone, in a private area. Adults must be present in the home in order for the therapist to perform services; however, we ask you to respect the therapist’s techniques and skills and to ask questions, if uncertain.
Therapists cannot transport you.
Attendance – You and your family are expected to keep appointment times. If you cannot keep the appointment, you must call the counselor within 24 hours. Please contact the counselor directly, as the office does not have his/her schedule.
Please be aware that therapists have the right to close your case if you repeatedly cancel your appointments or there are no-shows. Therapists reserve the right to close your case if they feel you are non-compliant with therapeutic activities or company procedures. If so, we will refer you to another agency. If closed, you can re-apply for services by submitting a referral form.
Participation – You are expected to participate in treatment and follow recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of treatment goals and cooperation during session.
Verification of Services. Form is found here. You are responsible for verifying that all therapy sessions took place by completing one of this every session.
Therapy Notification- You agree to inform the counselor if you move, change phone numbers, etc.
Payment – Some insurance coverage might require a copay. You are responsible to pay such co-pay to the therapist in a timely manner. Lukas Counseling Company reserves the right to close your case if you fail to pay such co-pays as required by law.
Records - you can request here.
