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Mental Health Association of Central Florida advocates for the Central Florida community's mental health by providing free workshops, events, training sessions, and referral services. We invite you to share with us in education, advocacy, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Our Guardian Advocate Training gives you the knowledge to ensure Baker Acted patients are treated properly and fairly. We offer 4 CEUs; for reference, our certification number is #5290-A.
This free course on patient rights and knowledge of the Baker Act certifies individuals to serve as temporary surrogate decision makers for involuntarily hospitalized client. Those who have attended this training are welcome to interview to be a Guardian Advocate for Baker Acted individuals in their community with no family to act on their behalf. These sessions will be facilitated by Susan Cogswell, Certified Guardian Advocate.
If you have any questions, please email Jamillah at [email protected]
