Apalachee Center – Leon County

Apalachee Center – Leon County provides comprehensive outpatient and crisis-based mental health services in Tallahassee, Florida, supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. The center delivers person-centered care through same-day access, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, medication management, case management, and primary care integration. With a strong focus on mental health recovery, Apalachee Center helps individuals stabilize symptoms, build daily functioning skills, and navigate long-term wellness with coordinated, community-based support.

The center also operates the Behavioral Excellence and Children’s Health (BEACH) Unit, a secure short-term crisis stabilization program for youth experiencing acute psychiatric distress. This program includes psychiatric and medical assessments, psychological testing, group and individual counseling, expressive therapies, and rapid outpatient aftercare planning. Apalachee Center treats a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder. By integrating behavioral health, substance use treatment, and recovery-focused services, the center plays a vital role in improving mental health outcomes throughout Leon County.