Escambia · Santa Rosa · Okaloosa Counties
We are a volunteer coalition of community leaders, health systems, and partners working together to close the gaps in mental health care across the panhandle.
Our Mission
Convened in 2021 by Representative Michelle Salzman, the Task Force has become a catalyst for collaboration across health care organizations — driving groundbreaking changes in policy, access to care, and new partnerships throughout the region.
In Progress
The Regional Managing Entity, Northwest Florida Health Network, has hired a coordinator tasked with driving implementation of our strategic plan — working with stakeholders and organizations across the panhandle to execute this roadmap for improving mental health access.
Discussions have begun on what a potential long-term mental health care facility could look like in the State of Florida, and whether Region 1 would be a good fit to pilot it.
I'd like to know more information about the Task Force and its work.
Get in touch →I'm a mental health provider and would like to get involved with the Task Force.
Get involved →I'm in need of mental health services and resources in my community.
Find resources →News & Awareness
An overview of the Task Force's mission, formation, and regional impact.
Read PDF → Press ReleaseQuarterly messaging and progress update from the Task Force.
Read PDF → Press ReleaseTask Force announcement and community update from January 2023.
Read PDF →Working Together
Over 60 organizations — health systems, law enforcement, school districts, veteran- and children-serving groups, and local nonprofits — collaborate through the Task Force.
Stay Connected
Keep up to date with the progress of the Task Force and upcoming community meetings.