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Award Best of Business Rate 2024 for Mental Health Services
EFCS, LLC was Awarded 2024 Best of Business Rate for Mental Health Service!
🏆 Celebrating Our 2024 Award for Excellence in Mental Health Services! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognized with a 2024 Excellence Award for Mental Health Services!
This honor was achieved due to:
✅ Outstanding Reviews – Recent client feedback has highlighted our compassionate care and positive impact.
✅ Top Rankings – Rated among the best in the industry for delivering exceptional mental health support.
✅ Commitment to Excellence – A dedicated team working tirelessly to meet the needs of our community.
This award is a testament to the trust and satisfaction of those we serve and fuels our mission to continue providing accessible, high-quality mental health care.
✅ Trusted by Clients: Consistently positive reviews reflect the trust and satisfaction of those we’ve had the privilege to support.
This award motivates us to continue delivering compassionate, innovative, and client-centered care in mental health services.
✨ Thank you to Our clients, team, and partners and everyone who has supported us for making this possible! Together, we are breaking barriers and building brighter futures. Together, we’re making a difference.
For more about our award-winning services, visit www.efcstcm.com or contact us today!
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Keeping Your Health in Mind
Right now, all of our initial visits are done remotely. Please call us to schedule an appointment or If you are having an emergency, please call 911.
How can a Targeted Case Manager help me?
Targeted Cases Management for Adults
What is Adult Mental Health Case Management?
Individual case management services are designed to assist adults with a serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational and housing services within the community.Case managers meet with clients at a variety of community locations; including residences that are convenient and easily accessible for those involved in the program.
Services
- Assistance with accessing and obtaining needed services.
- Assist adults with serious and persistent mental illness gain access and make referrals to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, housing and other necessary services as they relate to the person’s mental health needs
- Ensure coordination of these services
- Monitor the delivery of these services
Who is Eligible
- Adults age 18 or older
- Adults who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
Funding Prior to services, payment or insurance will be authorized. Client must be Medicaid eligible, a county resident, and/or self pay for services.
Targeted Case Management for Children
Individual case management services are designed to help children with severe emotional disturbance and their families obtain needed mental health, medical, social, educational, and vocational services within the community.
Case managers meet with clients and their family at a variety of community locations, including residences, that are convenient and easily accessible for those involved in the program.
Services
- Completion of a TCM Intake, TCM Assessment and an TCM Individualize Service Plan
- Assistance with helping the individual and/or the individual’s family access and obtain needed services
- Ensuring coordination of these services Monitoring the delivery of these services
Who is Eligible
- Children 17 years of age and younger (up to age 21 if the child is still in school)
- Children who have a mental health diagnosis or symtomps behaviors and need to be evalutated by a qualified mental health professional
Funding
Prior to services, payment or insurance will be authorized. Client must be Medicaid eligible, a county resident, and/or self pay for services.
Children Services
1 in 5 children, ages 13‐17, have or will have a serious mental illness. Knowing this,
it is important for parents, guardians, family members, teachers and/or others
to watch for signs of mental illness in children. These changes can include withdrawal, sadness,
anxiety symptoms, mood swings, excessive fear, loss of interest in activities they use to enjoy and/or even self harm to him or herself. If a change in their behavior is recognized, it should be addressed
immediately. Talk with the child, parent/guardian, doctor, teacher and/or others who are involved in the child’s
care to discuss these behaviors. For assistance with obtaining help with these behaviors, call or fill out a referral on our website and a EFCS’s staff will help you to set up an appointment with a
mental health professional to discuss the needs of
the child.
There are many different types of mental illnesses that an individual can experience. Statistics report that one in four adults experience a mental illness in a given year. Sign of mental illness may include, sadness, anxiety, stress, mood swings, loss of interest, anger or withdrawal. If you or a loved one have been experiencing any signs and others, or are in need of assistance with everyday living skills, EFCS can link you or your loved one to a variety of Community services that can help you diagnose, treat and understand your illness.
NEW CBHCM/CBHCM-Training with Essential Family & Community
Join Our Upcoming Training and Get Certified!
What You will Learn
Essential case management skills
Understanding behavioral health systems
Advocacy, coordination, and resource linkage
Legal, ethical, and cultural considerations
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring Behavioral Health Case Managers
Mental Health Professionals
Social Workers
Counselors
Targeted Case Managers
Why Choose Us?
Florida Board-Certified Provider
Comprehensive Curriculum
Expert Instructors with Industry Experience
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Dates: March 2025 (contact us for dates)
Location: In person and Online Training Available
Cost: $325.00
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Celebrating this month of May Mental Health awareness!
Knowledge about Mental Health by : Michelle Rodriguez
The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Celebrations
Breaking Stigma, Building Hope, and Strengthening Communities
Mental health is an essential part of every person’s overall well-being, yet for far too long, it has been surrounded by stigma, misunderstanding, and silence. Today, thanks to ongoing education, advocacy, and community efforts, the conversation around mental health is finally moving into the open.
Mental Health Awareness celebrations — whether held during Mental Health Awareness Month (May) or through other events year-round — play a vital role in this positive change.
These celebrations are more than symbolic gestures. They create real opportunities to educate, advocate, and empower individuals and communities to prioritize mental wellness.
Why Mental Health Awareness Matters
Mental health conditions affect people of all ages, races, and backgrounds.
• 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year.
• 1 in 6 children aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder annually.
• Many mental health conditions go undiagnosed and untreated for years.
Raising awareness about mental health helps to:
• Break stigma that discourages people from seeking help
• Encourage early intervention and treatment
• Promote understanding that mental health is as important as physical health
• Support recovery by connecting people to resources
• Strengthen families and communities through knowledge and compassion
When communities come together to recognize mental health’s importance, it sends a clear message:
You are not alone. Your mental health matters. Help is available.
The Impact of Mental Health Awareness Celebrations
1. Education and Information Sharing
Celebrations such as Mental Health Awareness Month events, mental health fairs, and workshops help people learn about the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, available treatments, coping strategies, and local resources.
2. Breaking the Silence and Stigma
For many, talking openly about mental health is still uncomfortable. Awareness events create safe spaces for dialogue, encouraging people to share their experiences and normalize seeking help.
3. Empowering Individuals and Families
Celebrations promote empowerment by providing tools, resources, and support networks for individuals living with mental health challenges and their loved ones.
4. Inspiring Community Action
Awareness campaigns can inspire schools, workplaces, healthcare providers, and governments to prioritize mental health programs, implement supportive policies, and expand access to care.
5. Celebrating Resilience and Recovery
Mental Health Awareness events are also about hope — celebrating the strength and resilience of those who live with mental health conditions, and recognizing that recovery is possible with the right support.
Ways to Celebrate and Promote Mental Health Awareness
• Host or participate in mental health walks, fairs, and informational sessions.
• Share stories and mental health facts on social media.
• Wear green, the color of mental health awareness.
• Organize self-care workshops, meditation classes, or support groups.
• Advocate for mental health programs in schools, workplaces, and communities.
• Collaborate with mental health organizations for outreach and education efforts.
Conclusion
Mental Health Awareness celebrations are powerful tools for change. They bring education, hope, and action to communities that desperately need them.
By celebrating mental health awareness, we honor the courage of those living with mental health challenges, encourage early help-seeking, and work toward a society where mental wellness is a priority for everyone.
Every conversation, event, and act of advocacy helps break down barriers and builds a future where mental health is celebrated .
Because mental health is health.
Announcement
We are hiring Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers and Office staff!
NEW: CBHCM and CBHCM-S Training by EFCS!!!!