The Department of Children and Family Services conducted a survey in 2006 to determine the need for new medication (methadone) treatment service providers, pursuant to Section 397.427, Florida Statutes, and administrative rules adopted thereunder.  The results of the 2006 survey indicated that the need for additional outpatient methadone maintenance treatment was identified in the Department of Children and Family Services jurisdictional area of District 9 (Palm Beach County).  Prospective applicants were directed to contact the District 9 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office to request an application to apply for services to address the identified need.

However, the Department of Children and Family Services hereby rescinds the request for applicants to address the need identified in the 2006 survey for the following reasons:

1.        In a 2002 survey to determine the need for new medication (methadone) treatment service providers, District 9 (Palm Beach County) was identified as the Department of Children and Family Services jurisdictional area.  The service provider selected to provide medication (methadone) treatment in District 9 experienced significant delays in becoming operational, and did not begin providing services until July 31, 2006. 

2.        A need for additional medication (methadone) treatment service providers is no longer necessary since the service provider selected in 2002 became operational and began serving clients in 2006.

Should you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact the department as follows:

Department of Children and Family Services

Substance Abuse Program Office

1317 Winewood Boulevard

Building 6, Room 305

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

Telephone:  (850) 413-6708

Attention:  Susan B. Sweeney