In fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 in Circuits 6 (Pinellas and Pasco Counties), 12 (DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties) and 13 (Hillsborough County), 1,184 individuals were waitlisted for substance abuse treatment services.  There were 760 males and 424 females.  Among the 424 females, 14 were pregnant at the time of waitlist. 108 of the individuals’ waitlisted were IV drug users.

Residents on Waitlists for Substance Abuse Services in Circuits 6, 12 and 13 in Fiscal Years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 by Age Group (n=1,184)

The top 7 most common ages of individuals’ waitlisted for Substance Abuse Services in Circuits 6, 12 and 13 in Fiscal Years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010

• Age 18 = 57 individuals       
• Age 19 = 53 individuals
• Age 22 = 49 individuals
• Age 25 = 47 individuals
• Age 23 = 47 individuals
• Age 26 = 45 individuals
• Age 17 = 45 individuals

SOURCE: Central Florida Behavioral Health Network