Health | Help Shape Pasco County’s Behavioral Health Future

Media Release | March 9, 2026
Pasco County Media Relations & Communications

Contribute to our Behavioral Health Capacity and Gap Analysis Study

PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Pasco County’s Opioid Task Force (OTF) is partnering with the University of South Florida’s (USF) Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice (BHSP) to kick off a Behavioral Health System Capacity and Gap Analysis Study. The study takes a closer look at how well local behavioral health services are meeting community needs – exploring what services exist, how you access them, and where challenges make it harder for people to get support.

Your input is essential to improving and better coordinating behavioral health services. We’re hosting three listening sessions across the county – led by USF – to gather real-world insight from partners, providers and community members who see these needs every day.

These conversations will directly inform planning efforts to build a more responsive, coordinated and effective behavioral health system.

WHAT: Behavioral Health System Capacity and Gap Analysis Study

WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 3-5 p.m.
Pasco County Utilities Administration Building, Cotee Room

19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 6-8 p.m.
Zephyrhills City Hall, Council Chambers

5335 8^th St 2^nd Floor, Zephyrhills

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6-8 p.m.
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, Egret Room

12118 Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa