Franklin County - Apalachee Center
Clinical Social Work • Apalachicola, FL • Since 1948
About
The Apalachee Center is a nonprofit mental health care provider based in Tallahassee, FL, with 12 U.S. offices serving North Florida. Founded in 1948, it offers inpatient and outpatient services for emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises, supported by a clinical staff and governing board. The organization employs about 162 people and reports annual revenue around $16.6 million. Key contact numbers include 800-342-0774 and local lines (850) 523-3333 / (850) 523-3300. For Franklin County (Apalachicola area), there isn’t a listed Apalachee Center facility in that city; services are regionally distributed across North Florida, with the nearest offices and intake generally coordinated through their Tallahassee headquarters and listed Florida locations. If you need the closest office to Franklin County, you may contact their main line to get the exact referral or transport options.
Clinic Type
Clinical Social Work
Address
159 12th Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone
850-653-9744
ForensicTeam@ApalacheeCenter.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Hours
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Variable, generally low on public review platforms (14 reviews (aggregated on Yelp for Apalachee Center))
Patients praise
- some patients report professional and kind staff treatment
- positive feedback on specific amenities like the Oasis room for relaxation
- historical surveys have indicated high ratings for staff professionalism and confidentiality among community partners
Common complaints
- allegations of patient abuse and inappropriate staff behavior
- concerns regarding negligence and human rights violations
- reports of negative experiences with psychiatric medication management
- dissatisfaction with discharge procedures
"My experience with Apalachee Center has been life saving... Everyone was very professional and kind."
— Find Rehab Centers review"I was here twice i was assaulted by staff and my intimate areas were exposed to the male nurses..."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Apalachee Center, Inc. | Joint Commission International — Mar 30, 2026
- Mental Health & Well-being | Health Resources in Gulf & Franklin ... — Nov 15, 2025
- Apalachee Center Inc - Franklin County Clinic - Feed America — Jul 8, 2026
- Florida State University and Apalachee Center enter partnership to advance behavioral health research - Apalachee Center — Mar 19, 2026
- [PDF] Provider Directory | Capital Health Plan — Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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George E. Weems Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital in Apalachicola, Florida, serving Franklin County and its visitors. Founded in 1959, it operates as a private nonprofit with about 18 employees and annual revenue around $17.3 million. The facility offers in-patient care, emergency services, and outpatient services (including mammography, labs, and transitional rehab). The hospital is headquartered in Apalachicola and has a presence in the Forgotten Coast region. Contact: 850-653-8853. Address: 135 Avenue G, Apalachicola, FL 32320.
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