Resource Guide

Miami-Dade County Child & Youth Mental Health Resource Guide

Is your child struggling with behavioral or emotional challenges? You are not alone. Many families face difficult seasons, and seeking support is a sign of strength.

Even very young children—babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—experience and remember stressful events like any major life changes, such as divorce, moving cities, traumatic experiences, or the loss of a parent or caregiver. The first section in this directory includes providers who specialize in supporting very young children and their caregivers through these experiences.

Key support for parents & caregivers

As you care for your child, remember to care for yourself, too — like putting on your own oxygen mask first. Organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer free support and education for parents and caregivers so you can feel supported, informed, and empowered. You are not alone.

NAMI National Alliance on Mental Health

Free support and education for parents and caregivers.

211

Call 211 for help connecting to resources in Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department — Prevention Program

Supports at-risk youth through early identification, intervention, and family stabilization services.

Services for Infants & Young Children (Birth–5 years)

North Miami-Dade

North Miami / Miami Gardens / Opa-Locka / North Miami Beach / Aventura

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood CenterTherapy & family support, English & Creole
13450 W Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33161
305-573-4871santla.org

Central Miami

Downtown / Wynwood / Little Havana / Allapattah / Health District

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Chrysalis HealthCounseling, case management, psychiatry (ages 3+)
815 NW 57th Ave, Suite 480, Miami, FL 33126
(888) 587-0335chrysalishealth.com
FIU Center for Children & FamiliesPsychiatric consultations, individualized treatment
AHC 1, 11200 SW 8th St Room 140, Miami, FL 33199
305-348-0477ccf.fiu.edu
Mailman Center for Child Development — UMParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children 2–7
1601 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
305-243-0234pediatrics.med.miami.edu

South Miami-Dade

Kendall / Homestead / Florida City / Cutler Bay / Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay / Coral Gables

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Advocacy Network on DisabilitiesTF-CBT therapy for children 3–19 with developmental or other disabilities
7990 SW 117th Ave, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33183
(305) 596-1160advocacynetwork.org
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) — UMSupport for children with autism & related disabilities; free services
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Flipse Bldg, 2nd Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 284-6563card.miami.edu

West Miami-Dade

Doral / Sweetwater / Fontainebleau / Westchester / Tamiami

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Citrus Health Network — Pediatric & Family Behavioral HealthEarly childhood therapy, PCIT (2–7 yrs), TF-CBT (3–8 yrs)
4175 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-0300citrushealth.org

Endorsed Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists serving Miami-Dade

NameEmailPhone
Stephanie Amador, IMH-E®slopez@citrushealth.com786-797-2838
Alexandra Alfonso, IMH-E®aalfonso422@gmail.com786-973-2593
Silvia Alvarez McBride, IECMH-E®samlmhc@gmail.com305-753-9316
Margie Alvarez Sosa, IMH-E®Margies@citrushealth.com305-424-3043
Maria Angee, IMH-E®mangee@jcsfl.org305-394-5708
Muriel Ayala, IMH-E®muriel@lotushouse.org
Nicole Bortnik, IMH-E®nicolebortnik@gmail.com305-903-5569
Veronica Castro, IMH-E®veronicacastropsyd@gmail.com305-588-4727
Shana Cox, IMH-E®shanacoxlcsw@gmail.com305-342-1176
Diana De La Lanza, IMH-E®delalanza.lmhc@gmail.com786-547-5086
Elizabeth Erban, IMH-E®elizabetherbantherapy@gmail.com786-505-1459
Julieta Hernandez, IMH-E®jhernand@med.miami.edu305-243-6864
Latasha James-Bodie, IMH-E®ljbodie5@gmail.com305-310-2211
Noemi Marquez, IMH-E®namarquez@counselandconnect.org786-346-0877
Melina Meguerian, IMH-E®mmeguerian@med.miami.edu
Gabriella Ocner, IMH-E®gocner@citrushealth.com786-209-2123
Joanne Palenzuela, IMH-E®jpalenzuela@miami.edu305-815-4002
Tania Ramirez, IMH-E®tramirez49@hotmail.com305-775-4149
Ireysis Ramos Garcia, IMH-E®ireysis@lotushouse.org786-426-1303
Marimer Ramos-Pagán, IMH-E®mramos@citrushealth.com305-817-1162
Ana Robleto, IMH-E®arobleto@med.miami.edu305-815-1967
Jordan Schumer, IMH-E®jschumer1@citrushealth.com305-817-1176
Patricia Taboas, IMH-E®patricia.taboas@gmail.com305-572-7172
Yashira Valdez, IMH-E®alendingearllc@gmail.com954-736-6222

Services for Children (5–12 years)

North Miami-Dade

North Miami / Miami Gardens / Opa-Locka / North Miami Beach / Aventura

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Center for Family Child EnrichmentBehavioral therapy, SNAP programs, CINS/FINS support
1825 NW 167th Street, Suite 102, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-624-7450cfcecares.org
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood CenterCIFTA, family support, ages 3–18
13450 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33161
305-573-4871santla.org

Central Miami

Downtown / Wynwood / Little Havana / Allapattah / Health District

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Banyan Community HealthOutpatient psychiatry, therapy, case management for children 5+
Little Havana Campus, 3850 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33134
1-855-922-6926banyanhealth.org
Chrysalis HealthCounseling, case management, psychiatry for ages 3+
815 NW 57th Ave, Suite 480, Miami, FL 33126
(888) 587-0335chrysalishealth.com
FIU Center for Children & FamiliesPsychiatric consultations, individualized therapy for children & teens
Academic Health Center 1, 11200 SW 8th St Room 140, Miami, FL 33199
305-348-0477ccf.fiu.edu
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (UHealth)Outpatient behavioral health care ages 4–21
1695 NW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
305-355-7000jacksonhealth.org
Jewish Community Services of South FloridaMental health counseling for children 5–18
Miami-Dade Countywide
Intake: 786-860-5693jcsfl.org
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy — UMPCIT therapy for children 2–7 & caregivers
1601 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
305-243-0234pediatrics.med.miami.edu

South Miami-Dade

Kendall / Homestead / Florida City / Cutler Bay / Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay / Coral Gables

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Advocacy Network on DisabilitiesTF-CBT therapy for children 5–12 with developmental or other disabilities; some services free
7990 SW 117th Ave, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33183
(305) 596-1160advocacynetwork.org
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) — UMSupport for children with autism or related disabilities; free services
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 284-6563card.miami.edu
Child & Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program (CAMAT) — UMSchool-age therapy for mood and anxiety disorders
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-9852camat.psy.miami.edu
Community Health of South Florida (CHI)Pediatric & adolescent behavioral health
10300 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL 33190
(305) 253-5100chisouthfl.org
Healthy Connections CMHCCounseling and behavioral health for children 5–18
2780 SW 37th Ave Suite 206, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 646-0112healthyconnectionscmhc.org
Nicklaus Children's Hospital — Pediatric PsychiatryPediatric psychiatry and psychology for ages 6–18
3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
305-663-8439nicklauschildrens.org

West Miami-Dade

Doral / Sweetwater / Fontainebleau / Westchester / Tamiami

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Citrus Health Network — Pediatric & Family Behavioral HealthPediatric behavioral health, family therapy for 5–12 yrs
4175 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-0300citrushealth.org

Services for Teens (13–18 years)

North Miami-Dade

Aventura / North Miami / Miami Gardens / Opa-Locka / North Miami Beach

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Advocacy Network on DisabilitiesTrauma-Focused CBT for teens 13–18 with developmental or other disabilities
7990 SW 117th Ave, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33183
(305) 596-1160advocacynetwork.org
Center for Family Child EnrichmentBehavioral therapy, SNAP programs, CINS/FINS support
1825 NW 167th Street, Suite 102, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-624-7450cfcecares.org
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center — CIFFTAFamily strengthening, therapy, youth behavioral support, telehealth, ages 3–18
13450 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33161
305-573-4871santla.org

Central Miami

Downtown / Wynwood / Little Havana / Allapattah / Health District

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Banyan Community HealthOutpatient psychiatry, therapy, case management for teens
Little Havana Campus, 3850 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33134
1-855-922-6926banyanhealth.org
Chrysalis HealthCounseling, case management, psychiatry, ages 3+ (psychiatry 5+)
815 NW 57th Ave, Suite 480, Miami, FL 33126
(888) 587-0335chrysalishealth.com
FIU Center for Children & FamiliesPsychiatric consultations, therapy, family-centered care, ages 3–17
FIU Campus — AHC 1 Room 140
305-348-0477ccf.fiu.edu
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (UHealth)Full continuum of outpatient behavioral health, ages 4–21
1695 NW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
305-355-7000jacksonhealth.org
Jewish Community Services (JCS)Outpatient mental health counseling, ages 5–18
Miami-Dade Countywide
ACCESS: 305-576-6550jcsfl.org
Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services — Central CampusYouth shelter, crisis intervention, mentoring, ages 10–17
2810 NW South River Drive, Miami, FL 33125
305-635-8953miamibridge.org

South Miami-Dade

Kendall / Homestead / Florida City / Cutler Bay / Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay / Coral Gables

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Community Health of South Florida (CHI)Pediatric & adolescent behavioral health, ages 5+
10300 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL 33190
(305) 253-5100chisouthfl.org
Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services — Homestead CampusYouth shelter, crisis intervention, mentoring, ages 10–17
326 NW 3rd Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
305-635-8953miamibridge.org
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) — UMAutism & related disabilities support, free services
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 284-6563card.miami.edu
Child & Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) — UMMood & anxiety disorder treatment, ages 6–17
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-9852camat.psy.miami.edu
Culturally Informed and Flexible Family Based Treatment (CIFFTA) — UMFamily-based treatment for youth with behavioral & school challenges, ages 11–18
1507 Levante Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-284-3040ciffta.org
Healthy Connections CMHCCounseling & behavioral health services, ages 5–18
2780 SW 37th Ave Suite 206, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 646-0112healthyconnectionscmhc.org
Nicklaus Children's Hospital — Pediatric PsychiatryPediatric psychiatry & psychology, ages 6–18
3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
305-663-8439nicklauschildrens.org

West Miami-Dade

Doral / Sweetwater / Fontainebleau / Westchester / Tamiami

OrganizationServicesAddressPhoneWebsite
Citrus Health NetworkPediatric behavioral health, family therapy, ages 5+
4175 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-0300citrushealth.org