How the CAIR Center helps

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Experiencing an urgent mental or behavioral health crisis can be a frightening and confusing time in someone’s life. The Flagler Health+ CAIR Center is a supportive, compassionate place for youth and adults to access:

  • Mental health crisis assessment
  • Brief interventions
  • Referral services
  • Care coordination
  • Help in establishing a long-term connection with a provider

A team of professionals from the CAIR Center works together to give each client the most personalized approach to obtaining mental health services. The team guides clients throughout the process to clarify questions, remove barriers and connect clients to social health services if needed.

CAIR Center Impact

Serving both youth and adults, the CAIR Center provides access to and the coordination of mental and behavioral health services in St. Johns and surrounding counties.

  • It decreases the stigma associated with seeking mental health support by creating a supportive and approachable environment.
  • It reduces emergency room visits and law enforcement contacts for both youth and adult populations.
  • CAIR center works to divert unnecessary Baker Act admissions, provide a diversion from the criminal justice system and reduce recidivism to the hospital.
  • CAIR center establishes a robust care coordination program that provides ongoing follow-up and connection to resources for both the individual and their family.

Flagler Health+ CAIR Center is located at 300 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1008. The phone number is 904-819-5204.

The CAIR Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No appointment is necessary.