Police Resources
Thriving Mind South Florida works in close collaboration with law enforcement to ensure the safety and treatment of vulnerable individuals. Resources in this section are updated as needed to provide law enforcement officers with the most up to date information and contacts in our system of care.
Miami-Dade Jail Diversion Program
This program is designed to divert individuals with Serious Mental Illness, or co-occurring SMI and substance use issues from the criminal justice system into community-based treatment and support services. The program assists participants to navigate the requirements of the criminal justice process as well as to develop individualized transition plans to the community. Linkages to necessary psychiatric treatment, medication, supportive services and housing will be arranged prior to community re-entry.
Misdemeanor Cases
Michelle Espinosa-Clark
305-548-5324
Felony Cases
Alejandro Aristizabal
305-548-5735
Marchman Act Petitions
Link to our helpful Marchman Act Juvenile and Adult petition package.
Marchman Act Form (Miami-Dade Co.)
Baker Act Petitions
Link to helpful Baker Act Juvenile and Adult petition package.
Baker Act Form (Miami-Dade County)
Network Department Directory
Find your key contacts for various matters, including acute care bed availability, care coordination and more.
Real-time Bed Inventory
View real-time local bed availability for children and adults in our mental health and substance use system.
Legal Services
Dade Legal Aid
Serving the legal needs of low-income residents of Miami-Dade County.
123 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 214
Miami, FL 33128
305-579-5733
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Free legal services. Serving Miami-Dade County North of Kendall Drive.
3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 500
Miami, FL 33137
305-576-0080
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Free legal services. Serving Miami-Dade County South of Kendall Drive
11285 SW 211th Street, Suite 302
Miami, FL 33189
305-576-0080
Legal Services of the Florida Keys
Free legal services by phone. Serving Monroe County, Monday through Friday.
1-877-715-7464
Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office
Provides legal representation in criminal and mental health cases to persons at risk of losing their liberty.
1320 N.W. 14 Street
Miami, FL 33125
Felonies: 305-545-1600
Misdemeanors: 305-545-3348
Monroe County Public Defender’s Office
Provides legal representation, principally in criminal and mental health cases, to persons in jeopardy of losing their liberty.
801 Eisenhower Drive
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-2501
Domestic Violence
Courthouse Center – Domestic Violence Unit
Mon – Thurs, 9:00AM – 8:45PM
Fri, 9:00AM – 4:45PM
175 NW 1st Avenue, Floor M
Miami, FL 33128
305-349-5824
South Dade – Domestic Violence Unit
27112 S. Dixie Highway
Naranja, FL 33032
305-247-9562