Outpatient Services
Sponsored by Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center, Thriving Mind South Florida and the State of the Florida, Department of Children and Families.
Adult Targeted Case Management
The overall goal of the Adult Targeted Case Management Program is to assist consumers in fulfilling mental health and social service needs. Efforts focus on building individual strengths in order to minimize dependence upon crisis and inpatient hospital admissions and maximize skills for maintaining psychiatric stability, independent living, and recovery. A team approach is utilized to guide and support adults served through the development of a recovery plan focusing on areas of individual and family living, learning, working, and socialization. Services take place in either our outpatient sites or community-based setting. A Recovery Team may include a case manager, peer specialist, an employment specialist, a social rehabilitation worker, and a shared outpatient services staff person.
Adult Outpatient Therapy
Masters degree mental health counselors provide psychotherapy/counseling services for specialized populations through regularly scheduled outpatient sessions at the Center.
Adult Psychiatric Medication Services
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management services are designed to assist clients in reducing psychiatric symptoms in order to improve and maintain functionality.
Aftercare Outreach
This program provides assistance to individuals with chronic mental health challenges after a crisis. The Center provides assessments and follow-up services.
Crisis Intervention/Screening Services
Crisis intervention services assist consumers presenting in acute crisis. We provide crisis screening evaluation and hospitalization arrangements at both outpatient offices. Crisis intervention services are available either by phone or by walking in Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at both the North Miami and Miami Beach outpatient locations. The Center also has agreements with community agencies to assist when the Center is closed.
Drop-In
Drop-In services are available to all clients in the agency by providing social and recreational activities 5 days per week; 4 hours per day. A meal is provided as well snacks to assure that the clients have a nutritious meal on the day of attendance.
Domestic Violence
A treatment program designed to provide a safe counseling setting wherein persons who are involved in abusive or dangerous relationships can receive support and help. Counselors assist victims in learning the skills necessary to end the cycle of domestic violence.
Medical/Psychiatric Services
Medical/psychiatric services are provided by Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists, Licensed Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Medical Assistants. Services may include diagnostic evaluations, consultation, medication management, and more. Regularly scheduled health assessments are an important part of this program.
Screening/Intake Services
Mental health screening services are provided to every person who requests treatment at the Center. The screening service helps to identify the personal needs and preferences of each person served in order to determine which Center programs and/or services would be most helpful.
Supportive Employment Services
Supportive employment services are available to consumers aged 18+ who receive psychiatric treatment at the Center. Employment counseling, job placement, on-the-job training, and support are available for those eligible persons who are seeking employment and need job search assistance and on-site support.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
The Social Rehabilitation Program is a structured and supportive group setting for consumers who suffer from severe and chronic mental illness. In this program, individuals will learn to improve their day-to-day skills and understand how to better function in society. This 12-week interactive program is designed to maximize outcomes through enhancing social skills, teaching coping strategies, and developing the necessary skills/resources to live independently in the community. The program teaches relapse prevention skills for participants to implement during times of mental health crisis.
Substance Abuse Services
A program which offers a wide range of services for persons experiencing problems with addictions to alcohol and/or drugs. The Center offers outpatient counseling, case management, and referral to community programs designed to facilitate abstinence and recovery from addictions. Counselors are skilled in the 12-Step model of recovery and AA/NA meeting attendance is recommended. Recognizing co-occurring issues is a crucial component of service provision.
Pharmacy Services
A pharmacy is located at the Douglas Gardens CMHC main office.
Some prescriptions may be filled here for your convenience.
Pharmacy hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.