Our History of Mental Health Advocacy in Southwest Florida
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, SalusCare has been serving the Southwest Florida community for more than 70 years, representing a long-term commitment to the region’s behavioral healthcare needs. It was incorporated as SalusCare in 2013 after the merger of Lee Mental Health Center and Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS). The new name was inspired by the Latin word “Salus,” which means health, prosperity and safety, and it reflects the nonprofit’s commitment to offering hope and recovery to the children and adults in its care.
Today, SalusCare utilizes one seamless system to provide the full continuum of behavioral healthcare across its six convenient community campuses. Our mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate behavioral healthcare. Our vision is to be the leader in behavioral healthcare in Southwest Florida.
Core Values
Humility
Our success does not come from the top. Humility focuses on making others successful. Managers are here to help staff members and we are all here to help patients.
Integrity
Integrity is the strength to take responsibility, the willingness to do what is right, and the realization that others depend on you.
Respect
Effort
Individuals working smarter, and not always harder, can overcome the greatest hardships. A team working together gives an effort greater than the individuals.
Comprehensive, Accredited Mental Health Services
All the Saluscare substance abuse treatment programs and most of the mental health services are accredited by CARF International, which is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
SalusCare’s full list of services includes:
- Outpatient psychiatry and therapy
- Inpatient crisis stabilization
- Residential programs
- Recovery residences
- Case management
- Forensic diversion
- Emergency and crisis services
- Maternal assistance program (MAP)
- Day and evening treatment services
- Community family response team (CFRT)
- Detox and community-based services
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Telehealth services