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CAIR Center professionals work together to give each client the most personalized approach to obtaining mental health services . Often , the mental health struggle is tied to other needs in the household – food insecurity , lack of stable housing , difficulties obtaining prescriptions , and more . The CAIR Center then utilizes Care Connect +, a program established by Flagler Health +, to connect patients to other critical resources . Care Connect + then helps clients navigate the process to clarify questions , remove barriers , and connect the patient to social health services , as needed .

Coordinating with mental health partners in the community , the CAIR Center aims to reduce unnecessary Baker Act admissions , increase diversion from the criminal justice system , and reduce recidivism to hospitals while providing those in mental health crisis a supportive and approachable environment to receive support .

Open Monday-Friday from 8 am-6 pm . It is anticipated that operating hours will be expanded soon with the goal of being open 24 / 7 . No appointment needed .

Learn more at flaglerhealth . org / CAIR or call 904.819.5204 . Located at 300 Health Park Blvd ., Suite 1008 , on the campus of Flagler Hospital .

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After numerous attempts to find a counselor for our teenaged child , we are extremely grateful for the immediate support and assistance that the staff provided . We knew our child needed help but weren ’ t quite sure where to turn . A visit to the Emergency Room was unnecessary but waiting months for a community provider wasn ’ t realistic either . The CAIR Center provided just the right level of help we needed , at just the right time .

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