Criminal justice & behavioral health services
According to the American Psychological Association, about 50 percent of jail and state prison inmates nationwide report a mental health concern. Substance misuse is also common and often occurs alongside a mental health issue.
Lakeview Center offers specialized training for law enforcement officers, as well as mental health and substance misuse care designed for those involved in the criminal or juvenile justice systems.
Our Batterer’s Intervention Program serves individuals referred through the courts or community agencies, helping participants prevent abusive behaviors while promoting safer, healthier relationships.
Crisis intervention training (CIT) for law enforcement
Lakeview Center’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program equips law enforcement professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively recognize and respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The 40-hour training program emphasizes de-escalation, safety and appropriate referrals to treatment services.
Through CIT, officers learn how to:
- Recognize signs of mental illness
- Respond safely during behavioral health crises
- Utilize de-escalation techniques
- Connect individuals with treatment resources
- Reduce unnecessary arrests and incarceration
- Strengthen community partnerships
For more information about crisis intervention training, call 850-281-3514.
Working with law enforcement agencies
In addition to training, Lakeview Center collaborates with our agency partners within law enforcement to provide behavioral health care and substance misuse treatment to those in the criminal justice system. This includes:
- Coordinating with jail staff to minimize disruption to treatment for current clients and to facilitate access to treatment for new clients
- Working with courts to secure conditional releases for non-violent offenders so that they may receive treatment
- Providing oversight and treatment within the community for clients whose felony cases resulted in findings of “not guilty by reason of insanity“ or ”incompetent to proceed”
- Working to restore competency for clients with felonies who do not require incarceration or admission to a Florida state hospital
Helping juvenile justice clients
Lakeview Center supports youth involved in the juvenile justice system through behavioral health and substance misuse assessments, referrals and ongoing case monitoring.
Working closely with the Department of Juvenile Justice, courts, probation officers and community treatment providers, our team helps identify appropriate services and supports that encourage positive youth development and reduce future justice involvement.
Provided through Lakeview Center’s outpatient children’s department, our services include:
- Mental health assessments
- Substance misuse evaluations
- Treatment referrals
- Case monitoring
- Court recommendations
- Family and community resource connections
New client registration: 850-469-3500
