Mental illness

It’s time for us to CONNECT

Loneliness, depression, various fears, money issues and feeling disconnected… these are real issues that impact us and our loved ones. Some of these issues can seem insurmountable and truly are […]

November 19, 2021

Stress Awareness & Self-Help Tips

Let’s be honest, we all deal with stress in our lives and with last week being National Stress Awareness Day, I’m sure you feel you’re pretty aware of it already! […]

November 17, 2021

What Red Ribbon Week is All About

Last month we recognized Red Ribbon Week, one of the longest running nationwide substance-abuse prevention campaigns. The week was about raising awareness, promoting advocacy, and sharing resources to help our friends and family who may […]

November 4, 2021

Supporting Our Compassionate Caregives, #WorldMentalHealthDay

World Mental Health Day is a perfect time for Central Floridians to honor the men and women who dedicated their lives to care for our mental and physical health throughout […]

October 27, 2021

Let’s Talk About Your Mental Health

September is National Recovery Month. What better time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery, to talk about advancements in our field that make recovery more achievable, and […]

October 14, 2021

Children, Teens, School and Pulse Nightclub Trauma

Dale Budha, LCSW Director, Outpatient Counseling Services The Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting both directly and indirectly affected most of the City of Orlando including our children and teens. As children […]

August 30, 2016

Relapse Prevention Planning

Keith Raskin, MA, LMHC Director of Medical Assisted Treatment Programs The holidays can be stressful. Stress at this time of year is often caused by several factors. This may include […]

NCTSN Response: Orlando Nightclub Hate Crime and Act of Terrorism

Catastrophic Mass Violence Resources Talking to Children about the Shooting Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting Tip Sheet for Youth Talking to Journalists about the Shooting Tips for Parents on Media Coverage Parent Guidelines for […]

June 13, 2016

Counseling and Trauma Support for Those Affected by the Plaza Theater & Pulse Nightclub Shootings

Orlando, Fla. – Monday, June 13, 2016, 2:00 pm – As Central Florida continues to cope with the tragic events of this weekend, at the Plaza Theater and Pulse nightclub, […]

Notice of Priority Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment

The Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has identified certain populations that must receive priority admission to treatment when the cost of […]

June 9, 2016