Fla. Stat. 394.73
Joint alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health service programs in two or more counties

(1)

Subject to rules established by the department, any county within a service district shall have the same power to contract for alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services as the department has under existing statutes.

(2)

In order to carry out the intent of this part and to provide alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services in accordance with the district plan, the counties within a service district may enter into agreements with each other for the establishment of joint service programs. The agreements may provide for the joint provision or operation of services and facilities or for the provision or operation of services and facilities by one participating county under contract with other participating counties.

(3)

When a service district comprises two or more counties or portions thereof, it is the obligation of the planning council to submit to the governing bodies, prior to the budget submission date of each governing body, an estimate of the proportionate share of costs of alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services proposed to be borne by each such governing body.

(4)

Any county desiring to withdraw from a joint program may submit to the district administrator a resolution requesting withdrawal therefrom together with a plan for the equitable adjustment and division of the assets, property, debts, and obligations, if any, of the joint program.

Source: Section 394.73 — Joint alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health service programs in two or more counties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0394.­73 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

394.65
Short title 394.66
Legislative intent with respect to substance abuse and mental health services 394.67
Definitions 394.73
Joint alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health service programs in two or more counties 394.74
Contracts for provision of local substance abuse and mental health programs 394.75
State and district substance abuse and mental health plans 394.76
Financing of district programs and services 394.77
Uniform management information, accounting, and reporting systems for providers 394.78
Operation and administration 394.80
Authorization to appropriate funds 394.90
Inspection 394.656
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program 394.657
County planning councils or committees 394.658
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program requirements 394.659
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center 394.674
Eligibility for publicly funded substance abuse and mental health services 394.676
Indigent psychiatric medication program 394.741
Accreditation requirements for providers of behavioral health care services 394.761
Revenue maximization 394.875
Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents 394.876
Applications 394.877
Fees 394.879
Rules 394.902
Moratorium on admissions 394.903
Receivership proceedings 394.907
Community mental health centers 394.908
Substance abuse and mental health funding equity 394.6591
Administrative costs and number of grants awarded 394.9082
Behavioral health managing entities 394.9084
Florida Self-Directed Care program 394.9085
Behavioral provider liability 394.9086
Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder 394.9087
Florida Veterans’ Care Coordination Program 394.90825
Boards of behavioral health managing entities 394.90826
Behavioral Health Interagency Collaboration

Current through Fall 2025

§ 394.73. Joint alcohol, drug abuse, & mental health service programs in two or more counties's source at flsenate​.gov