FAQs

1.  What do I need to know about the Marchman Act?

Marchman Act is an involuntary order for substance abuse treatment that must be filed in court (each county varies in terms of the process). There are fees involved in filing. This is a last resort after all other efforts are exhausted.  For more information click here.

2.    What is the Baker Act?

The Baker Act is a state law that allows for the involuntary placement of an individual in a psychiatric unit for purposes of psychiatric evaluation. The Baker Act is a legal order that can be utilized by Law Enforcement, Licensed Mental Health Providers, physicians and nurse practitioners. It is utilized when an individual is suicidal, homicidal or their psychiatric condition will worsen if they do not voluntarily seek treatment. The individual is taken to a psychiatric receiving facility. By law, they must be seen within 24 hours by a psychiatrist who may choose to keep the individual hospitalized or release them. An individual can be detained for up to 72 hours involuntarily. If the psychiatrist wants to keep the client longer, and they meet the Baker Act criteria and they do not want to stay, the psychiatrist will make the recommendation to a judge. The judge may order the individual released or maintain the hospitalization involuntarily for a period of time. Generally this does not exceed two weeks, but it may.

3. Can I afford this program?

All individuals seeking services at the Center will participate in a financial screening. We will do our best determine if you are eligible for any discounts or special funding that may be available. We accept many insurances, including Florida Medicaid. We also have some City, County, State, and Federally funded programs.

4. Does insurance cover your program?

It is best to contact your insurance directly and find out your Substance Abuse benefits as well as the providers that are in network. The program will verify your mental health/substance benefits with your insurance company. Currently, the Center for Drug Free Living is on fifteen insurance panels and we are expanding to other panels all of the time. There are out of network benefits that are sometimes available and the agency can check on that for you.

5. How can I get tested for HIV?

The Center’s HIV/AIDS services program, CENTAUR, offers HIV testing free of charge. The HIV rapid test gives preliminary results in 20 minutes. You can get an HIV test by calling CENTAUR at 407 245-0014 ext. 237 to schedule an appointment or on a walk-in basis at our North Lane office location Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. For more information please call 407.245.0010 ext. 294.

6. What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction.  It is a medication that has Buprenorphine and Naloxone in one tablet.  The Buprenorphine blocks other opioids from attaching to the receptors in the brain and can help you stop misusing/abusing opioids.  Naloxone is a medication that is used to reverse overdoses of opioids. When Suboxone is placed under the tongue as prescribed, very little Naloxone is absorbed into the bloodstream.  The Naloxone is in Suboxone to deter people from dissolving Suboxone and injecting it.  Suboxone should only be prescribed in combination with counseling services
 

7. How do I make an appointment for a screening/assessment?

Screening /assessments are completed in Orange, Osceola, and Brevard Counties. For more details and scheduling please contact your appropriate location (see below):

For Orange County, call 407.245.0014 ext. 221

For Osceola County, call 407.846.5285

For Brevard County call 321.726.2889

DUI-Orange County: 407.522.2260

DUI-Osceola County: 407.846.5285

DUI-Brevard County: 321.726.2889

8. How can I help someone else who has a drug problems?
Addressing an issue like substance abuse with a loved one or friend listen, share what you know, urge the person to get help, tell them you'll be there to help when they need it, follow-up to see if they received help.

9. What can I do to prevent drug abuse in my family?
Nothing is an absolute guarantee your child will be drug free. But these factors can help: Strong relationships between parents and children help them feel safe, consistent praise/low criticism, clear expectations/high expectations, extended families/strong social support overall (neighbors, church, friends, clubs).