Northeast Florida State Hospital
7487 Florida 121
Macclenny, FL 32063
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About Northeast Florida State Hospital
Northeast Florida State Hospital is a state run forensic psychiatric hospital in Macclenny, Florida operated by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
The facility provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adult men ages 18 and older living with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.
NEFSH is committed to providing a secure setting for treatment, rehab and recovery for individuals committed through Florida's criminal and civil courts.
Inpatient Forensic Psychiatric Care
NEFSH specializes in longer term, state hospital level care for men committed under Chapter 916 and Chapter 394, Florida Statutes.
Its forensic focus includes competency restoration and treatment for individuals classified as not guilty by reason of insanity, incompetent to proceed or under civil commitment as violent or sexual predator patients.
Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team spanning psychiatry and psychology, nursing and medical, social and rehab services.
I like that this coordinated approach emphasizes active treatment that addresses each patient's mental health needs while supporting stabilization and recovery within a secure environment.
Specialized Programs for Complex Needs
Beyond general forensic psychiatric care, NEFSH offers dedicated services for individuals living with both an intellectual disability and mental illness.
I want to point out that this tailored programming ensures patients with complex, overlapping conditions receive appropriately structured treatment and support.
Serving Northeast Florida
NEFSH provides inpatient care on its Macclenny campus in Baker County, serving Baker, Bradford and Clay, Columbia and Duval, Flagler, Nassau and Putnam, St. Johns and Union counties.
The hospital is operated by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a forensic psychiatric and residential treatment facility.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Treatment at an adult program in Florida addresses the needs of each individual as they work toward recovery. Programs are designed for men and women ages 18 and up, and include a variety of treatment protocols to match the severity of the addiction, type of substance, and personal situation.
Often, women who have a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring disorder. Women’s rehab in Florida often addresses both the addiction and mental health disorder with dual diagnosis treatment.
If you're over the age of 65, elderly rehab in Florida gives you the opportunity to be in a treatment program with your peers. This tends to be helpful for older adults because they can receive mutual support and acceptance from their peers. These programs are specifically designed for seniors.
Levels of Care
Inpatient drug rehab in Florida allows you to receive round-the-clock supervised care while living at the facility. A combination of treatment interventions is typically offered, including individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling, experiential therapies, and medication management.
Contact Information
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