The Department of Children and Family Services initiated a survey to determine the need for new medication (methadone) treatment service providers, pursuant to Section 397.427, Florida Statutes, and administrative rules adopted thereunder. However, because the Agency for Healthcare Administration has changed the method and timeframe to collect key information, the Department of Children and Family Services is unable to finalize the survey process at this time. Consequently, the results of the finalized survey indicating the area in the State that needs additional outpatient methadone maintenance treatment will be noticed by October 26, 2007.

For additional information regarding this matter, please contact: Department of Children and Family Services, Substance Abuse Program Office, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 305, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, Telephone: (850)413-6708, Attention: Susan B. Sweeney.