When one is affected, many are affected. Families suffer too.
Legal Resources
The resources listed below are provided for informational purposes only. They have not been independently vetted, endorsed, or verified by our organization. Inclusion on this list does not imply a recommendation, partnership, or guarantee of services. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility, fees, availability, and crisis-response procedures.
Attorney
As a member of the Florida Bar since 2013, I have personally represented over 2,000 criminal defendants in the State of Florida. I have a true passion for criminal defense and believe that each case deserves individualized attention and care. My trial experience ranges from Misdemeanors up to and including First Degree Felonies Punishable by Life. I treat my clients like they are my own family, and I have knowledge, experience, and confidence necessary to be your true advocate.
Fleming Law Group
Helping the Arrested, Accused & Addicted in Florida for Over 30 Years
Criminal defendants in the United States are not always given the fair treatment they are entitled to. Although you are innocent until proven guilty, merely being arrested for a crime already carries a stigma that can make it feel like everyone is against you. At Fleming Law Group, our criminal defense attorneys in St. Petersburg are here to remind you that the legal system was designed to protect your rights when accused of a crime and make sure everyone else knows this too.
Florida Bar
Lawyer Referral Service
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service and local bar association lawyer referral services make it easy for a consumer to contact a lawyer. Local bar associations administer nine referral services, operating in Florida’s major cities. The Florida Bar handles all other referrals from areas without a local service.
Be Prepared During a Mental Health Crisis
The resources listed below are provided for informational purposes only. They have not been independently vetted, endorsed, or verified by our organization. Inclusion on this list does not imply a recommendation, partnership, or guarantee of services. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility, fees, availability, and crisis-response procedures.
Guardian Advocate/Gauardian
When any child turns 18, their parents or caregivers lose their legal right to make decisions on behalf of that child.
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Some children who have a developmental disability — such as autism, down syndrome or cerebral palsy – may not be able to manage certain areas of their life, like healthcare or deciding where to live, without assistance.
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For those children, it may be in their best interest for parents or caretakers to retain the legal right to continue to make these decisions after the child’s 18th birthday. Parents and guardians of a child with a developmental disability can do this by becoming the child’s “guardian advocate.” (cited from Community Legal)
PAD - Psychiatric Advance Directive
A Psychiatric Advance Directive (PADs) can empower individuals with serious mental health conditions to document their treatment preferences and support person-centered care throughout all stages of engagement and crisis. This toolkit provides guidance for a care team to incorporate behavioral health PADs into the treatment process. It includes information about the what, when, who, and how of treatment desire. (cited from Care Act Resource Center).
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Please see the training Psychiatric Advance Directives.​
A-0132 (Rev. 75, Issued: 12-02-11, Effective: 12-02-11, Implementation: 12-02-11) §482.13(b)(3) The patient has the right to formulate advance directives and to have hospital staff and practitioners who provide care in the hospital comply with these directives, in accordance with §489.100 of this part (Definition), §489.102 of this part (Requirements for providers), and §489.104 of this part (Effective dates). Interpretive Guidelines §482.13(b)(3)
Resourceful Mental Health Websites & Links
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Online Mental Health Resource Directory
The resources listed below are provided for informational purposes only and have been compiled from publicly available search results.
They have not been independently vetted, endorsed, or verified by our organization. Inclusion on this list does not imply a recommendation, partnership, or guarantee of services. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility, fees, availability, and crisis-response procedures.
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For emergencies, call 911. For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
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