Lutheran Services Florida Inc

LSF Closures and Weather Information September 1, 2016 –Please Click Here for More Information

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is a leading, life-changing human services organization working to transform the lives of people regardless of age, background, or belief. We generously serve children and families, youth and teens, adults and elderly, refugees and immigrants, and victims of natural disasters through various programs ranging from substance abuse and mental health to education. Through our work, we help communities build healthier, happier, and hope-filled tomorrows.

Making a positive and transformative impact in our communities by strengthening families and protecting children.

Creating healthier lives by protecting and advocating for adults who may otherwise be in vulnerable circumstances.

Forming a welcoming community and happier future for refugees and immigrants seeking a new life and home.

Responding and rebuilding when our neighbors and communities are in most need after natural disasters.

A behavioral health Managing Entity creating an integrated system of care for uninsured children, adults, and families.

UPDATE: All Head Start centers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Duval counties are closed tomorrow, Friday September 2, 2016. Pivot Charter School - Tampa is also closed. Due to tropical storm #hermine. See MoreSee Less

UPDATE: Duval Head Start Centers will be closed tomorrow 9/2 See MoreSee Less

UPDATE: Duval Head Start Centers will be open today- however all after school activities and extended day hours are cancelled. Centers will close early today at 3pm. Severe weather expected late afternoon with worst weather expected from 2:00am-2:00pm tomorrow.All LSF Offices in Duval County (Head Start and Health Systems) to close at 3pm today. See MoreSee Less

Learn how Ignacio made his dreams come true after coming to the U.S. just five years ago. #thursdaymotivation See MoreSee Less

Believe In Your Dreams | Lutheran Services Florida

31Aug2016 Believe In Your Dreams I came to the United States five years ago from Cuba and did not speak English. I got a job working in a trash compacting factory for minimum wage and found it hard to

UPDATE: LSF Closings - Please read for more information on closings. See MoreSee Less

LUTHERAN SERVICES OF FLORIDA 813-875-1408 813-875-13023627 A, W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33614

LEGAL ADA STATEMENTNON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYNON-RETALIATION POLICY

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Accepts clients on opioid medication

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking permitted without restriction

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Outpatient
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• State department of health
• Council on Accreditation

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• No payment accepted
• Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

• Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

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Language Services

• Services for the deaf and hard of hearing

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Adolescents

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Children/adolescents
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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