The signs of a deepening crisis are subtle: a caregiver overwhelmed, a child withdrawn in class, a family forced to choose between food and a co-pay. Florida ranks among the worst states for mental health care access in 2025, grappling with high costs and a shortage of treatment centers, according to Forbes Advisor. In Collier County, the gap is widening. Demand is rising, but local services are limited, costs remain high and the support systems are under increasing pressure.