Alachua County Crisis Center
The Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24 hr/day phone crisis and su***de intervention counseling to all residents of Alachua County.
Community support services offered by the Alachua County Crisis Center:
Crisis Line:
The Crisis Line is a 24-hour telephone crisis intervention and counseling service offered by trained volunteers under the supervision of the Crisis Center Staff. These volunteers have successfully completed a rigorous 60 hour training program followed by a 1-3 month probationary period. Phone counselors are alw
There’s no shame in asking for help if you’re struggling with both mental health and substance use. Help is available.
Visit findtreatment.gov to find confidential, anonymous treatment for yourself or someone you care about.
Crisis Center staff member Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia will be presenting at the FCA Traumatology Symposium.
The Florida Counseling Association warmly invites you to the 2024 Virtual Traumatology Symposium “Intersectionality and Cultural Competence: Working with Special Populations” on May 17, 2024 from 9am-5pm. Approved for 6.5 CE Hours from NBCC and The Florida Board of CSW/MFT/MHC.
Registration link: https://www.flacounseling.org/event-5612045
We have an exciting line up of speakers and topics!
Our esteemed Keynote and Plenary Speakers:
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lourdes Araujo shares insights into how trauma affects the mental well-being of Cuban immigrants in “Understanding the Intersection of Trauma and Cuban Immigration: Exploring Mental Health Implications”
Plenary Speaker, Dr. Jenny Hughes, will lead “Two Sides of the Same Coin: How Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Serve us as Trauma Therapists” an interactive workshop to enhance clinical practice for mental health professionals by defining and demonstrating the presence of vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience in clinical settings and their impact on clients and clinicians.
Our esteemed presenters and presentations include:
Treating Postpartum Depression in Black Mothers Using Common Sense Model, (Brittany Ellis, R-LMHC)
Military & Law Enforcement Trauma: Providing Culturally Competent Care, (Jessica L. Tinstman Jones, Ph.D., NCC & Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia, Ph.D.)
Counselor Self-Care Despite the Pressures, (Dr. Nicole Kratimenos, LMHC)
Understanding LGBTQIA Moral Injury: A Path to Counselor Growth, (Maria Giuliana, LMHC)
Gaybash: Healing Trauma Through Fiction, Pop Culture, and Narrative Therapy, (Michele Kerulis, EdD, LCPC, LMHC, CMPC & David Jay Collins, M.S.)
EMDR and IFS: Culturally Aware Implementation when Empowering Communities Post-Crisis, (Rosina Mete, MSc, PhD, RP & Alyssa Weiss, Ph.D., MS.ED, LMFT, CCPT, Approved Supervisor for AAMFT)
Mitigate Vicarious Trauma with Cultural Humility in Cross-Cultural Supervision, (Kathleen Lovanice, Doctoral Student, M.S., & Valter De Souza Jr., Doctoral student, MDiv, M.A., Daniel Yoon, Doctoral Student, M.S.)
Love God AND Go to Therapy: Mental Health and the Church, (Magnolia Hood, M.S.Ed, LMHC)
Global Conflict and Humanitarian Crises: Grieving, Processing, and Supporting Counselors, (Jessica L. Tinstman Jones, Ph.D., NCC Patrice Leopold, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, & Isabel Thompson, Ph.D., LMHC)
Enhancing Recovery: Integrating Cognitive Processing Therapy and Neuroception in Treating Survivors of Sexual Trauma, (Dr. Beda Bjorn, MS, LMHC)
Sustainable Clinical Practice: Combating Compassion Fatigue, (Natasha D'Arcangelo, QS, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP)
Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Youth, (Noelle DeLaCruz, Psy.D., M.A., B.A)
Infusing Trauma Informed Care in Career Counseling Using the HEART Model, (Galaxina G. Wright, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC & Lisa Cardello, EdS)
Challenges Working with Trauma in the Highly Diverse Military Population, (David Jedrziewski, LMFT, LMHC, CCTP2)
On behalf of the 2024 Virtual Traumatology Symposium Committee, we hope to see you there!
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While one in five people will experience a mental illness over the course of their lives, everyone will face challenges that can and will affect their mental health. During the month of May, the American Counseling Association joins the national movement to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health.
Explore our resources and tips to help both counselors and the public here: https://bit.ly/3WlBPzK
Free couples or family counseling services for Alachua County residents.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Crisis Center? Our next phone counselor training class begins June 1st. Please use the QR code or contact Kevin Sosa for more information.
Professional counselors across myriad settings play a central role in keeping people and communities healthy. Throughout the month of April, join us as we celebrate the work counselors do during Counseling Awareness Month 2024! https://counseling.org/cam
Are you interested in volunteering at the Crisis Center? Our next phone counselor training class begins in January. Please use the QR code or contact Kevin Sosa for more information.
November is . During this month, we recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions made by indigenous communities.
If you feel like you’re struggling and it feels like there’s no way out, it’s important to remember that help is always available.
The symposium starts tomorrow!
September is Su***de Prevention Month. Join us for a FREE mental health symposium!
Dates: September 11th-14th
Sessions are in the evening via Zoom between 5:30-8:30pm ET.
Registration is open:
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September is Su***de Prevention Month. Join us for a FREE mental health symposium!
Dates: September 11th-14th
Sessions are in the evening via Zoom between 5:30-8:30pm ET.
Registration is open:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/f9a0f15a4fbdf88ccd7692da266335b8?r=use1
The Mental Health Academy, in partnership with NBCC and other professional organizations, will host the 2023 Su***de Prevention Summit Aug. 26–27, 2023. This free virtual summit will equip providers with the latest advancements in knowledge and treatment options for su***de prevention.
Earn up to 10 continuing education hours. Get premium access for just $10 to receive on-demand access for 8 weeks after the live event. Register today at https://www.mentalhealthacademy.net/su***deprevention/nbcc.
People often don’t expect to feel sad, agitated or depressed during the summer, but if they do, then they may be suffering from summer seasonal affective disorder. https://bit.ly/45580oY
Save the Date!
In honor of su***de prevention month, we are hosting our annual FREE mental health and wellness symposium.
Dates: September 11th-14th
Sessions are in the evening via Zoom between 5:30-8:30pm ET.
Registration is open. Join us in September.
Thanks for having the Crisis Center on campus yesterday UF FYCS Department!
🎙️Join us for the latest episode of The Voice of Counseling!🎙️
In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Dr. Rheeda Walker, the author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, on psychological fortitude, celebrating Blackness, spirituality and so much more. They also share many tools for improving your wellness and practicing self-care.
Check it out here: https://linktr.ee/TheVoiceofCounseling
For so many students, their school counselors are the first counselors they will ever meet. Now, more than ever, they are pivotal figures and make a world of difference for people of all ages. Happy National School Counseling Week!
Although it's a myth that su***de rates increase during the holidays, it's still important to look out for warning signs. Research like this as well as proper reporting helps prevent su***de contagion. Read the article here: https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/undying-holiday-su***de-myth
YOUR research on lived experience could be valuable to the future of su***de prevention. We are seeking papers for the 56th Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference by January 6. https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=HGDNTWMH
The way you speak to yourself matters - don't forget to be kind to yourself today 💙
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