The purpose of the meeting is to accept public and stakeholder comments on the role and function of managing entities. Managing entities are viewed as a promising method of purchasing a comprehensive system of substance abuse treatment services ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Substance Abuse Program

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs of the Department of Children and Family Services are conducting a public meeting.

DATE AND TIME: December 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: 400 W. Robinson St., Conference Room C, South Tower, Hurston Building, Orlando, FL. Please contact John Bryant at [phone] if you need special assistance to attend this meeting.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the meeting is to accept public and stakeholder comments on the role and function of managing entities. Managing entities are viewed as a promising method of purchasing a comprehensive system of substance abuse treatment services within the Department's circuits and regions. The stakeholder and public comment portion of the meeting will be preceded by a presentation outlining the Department's rationale for contracting with managing entities and the role, functions, and activities expected to be performed by the managing entities. Section 394.9082, F.S., defines a managing entity as “an entity that manages the delivery of behavioral health services.”