Mental Health Association of Central Florida

The MHACF Team is "wheely" excited to attend American Foundation for Su***de Prevention's Central Florida Ride to Fight Su***de event next week! 🩵🏍️💜

We'll be at Decision Tackle located at 430 Towne Center Cir., Suite A, Sanford, FL 32771 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share our mental health resources such as our FREE peer support groups, Outlook Clinic, Connections Referral Program, and You Are A Lifeguard Su***de Prevention initiative. Visit our table to take the pledge to support yourself and others during a mental health crisis.

You're also welcome to take the pledge by visiting our You Are A Lifeguard website: https://www.youarealifeguard.org/

We look forward to meeting soon! 😊

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Today is the LAST DAY to attend the Save Our City event! 😊

For the past two days, our MHACF Team has been supporting our neighbors struggling with addiction, mental health, poverty, and homelessness at Freeway Ministries' Save Our City event. The FINAL DAY of the event is TODAY from 5:45 PM to 6:50 PM at the Orlando Baptist Church located at 500 S. Semoran Blvd.

Visit our table to learn about our Youth and Family Services which provides mental health counseling, at no cost, to uninsured children, adolescents and their families who may be experiencing mental health struggles or in recovery from an acute mental health crisis.

During International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those gone too soon from overdoses and commit to our goal of preventing these deaths, from the workplace to anyplace. 💜

We are showing our support by sharing some ways you can prevent an overdose and FREE mental health resources for you and your loved ones.

You can find important information regarding and to show support to those in recovery from International Overdose Awareness Day here: https://www.overdoseday.com/campaign-resources/

The MHACF stands in support by providing free mental health resources for the uninsured at our Oulook Clinic and our Connections Referral Program. Call (407) 898-0110 Ext. 2 or fill out our referral form at https://mhacf.org/referral-form, and our team will assist you in beginning your journey to recovery.

Our offices and clinic location will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 9 AM.

If you need help or know someone in crisis please call 988.

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Learn about our FREE mental health resources at the Senior Town Hall and Resource Fair! 🧠💚

The MHACF will be attending Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost's event on Friday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Renaissance Senior Center located at 3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829.

Our MHACF Team is excited to share information about our mental health services such as our FREE Connections Referral Program that can connect you with various mental health resources, as well as our FREE Outlook Clinic that serves uninsured community members seeking medication management, telepsychiatry, individual and group therapy sessions, and case management.

We look forward to meeting everyone next week! 🙂

National Grief Awareness Day recognizes that the time it takes to heal from loss doesn't have a prescribed course and is a reminder that closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently. 💙

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is here to provide free support for those grieving a loved one. Our Grief Support Group has virtual meetings every Tuesday from 11 AM to 12 PM EST.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 3rd. To register, please visit https://mhacf.org/event/online-grief-support-group-45/

The signs of family, friends and even co-workers in mental health crisis are all around us.

Just like CPR, QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) is an emergency mental health intervention training, teaching individuals to recognize the warning signs of su***de and enact steps for su***de prevention.

The MHACF offers FREEE QPR training, our next one is scheduled for September 12. We also offer 3 CEUs; for reference, our certification number is #5290-A.

To register and see a full list of upcoming dates go to https://mhacf.org/event/qpr-su***de-prevention-training-9/

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Today is the FIRST DAY of the Save Our City event! 🌞

Show support to our neighbors struggling with addiction, mental health, poverty, and homelessness by attending Freeway Ministries' Save Our City event starting TODAY! This special event will be August 29 - 31 from 5:45 PM to 6:50 PM each night at the Orlando Baptist Church located at 500 S. Semoran Blvd.

Visit our table to learn about our Outlook Clinic that provides FREE specialized mental health services for Central Florida's uninsured community which includes individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, case management, medication management, and telepsychiatry!

Are you and your youth having a GREAT start to the new school year? The MHACF wants to help make this time of year EVEN BETTER by providing a FREE Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide for you and your youth! 🎒📗

Here is a page from our Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide that highlights ways to prevent cyberbullying, tips on how to help a youth who is being cyberbullied, and and ways to practice positive socialization both at school and home.

Visit our full Back to School & Mental Wellness resource page here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness/

Visite nuestra página de recursos de nuestra campaña Regreso a Clases y Bienestar Mental, aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-spanish-translation/

Is your youth nervous about returning back to school? Don't fret! We have the PERFECT mental health resource for both you and your youth. 🤗🎒📗

Our Back to School & Mental Wellness tip of the day is to encourage your teen drivers to practice safety. Setting these types of expectations is important for not only safety, but it also helps to build the character traits of responsibility and accountability.

We invite you to practice our Back to School Tips that were created to help your youth feel confident as classes begin! We encourage you to download our tips in pdf format and share them with your youth and fellow parents in the community.

Download our Daily Tips during August for our Back to School & Mental Wellness campaign here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness-tips-calendar/

Descargue nuestro calendario de consejos diarios durante el mes de Agosto, en español, para la campana de regresó a clases y bienestar mental aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-tips-calendar-spanish-translation/

The MHACF Office is closed TODAY Tuesday, August 27, 2024 due to our staff volunteering to refurbish our Outlook Clinic location.

If you are seeking to access our Connections Referral Program, please email [email protected] or visit our website and complete an enrollment form at: https://mhacf.org/connections-referral-program/

Our office will resume normal operations tomorrow. Thank you!

The school year can get busy with homework and after school activities! 😵‍💫

Neglecting your own well-being can lead to burnout, stress, and eventually, a decline in mental health too. That’s where these 5-minute self-care ideas are the perfect quick boost, even when you’ve got practically zero time. 😊

If you or your family members are seeking our specialized Family Advocacy mental health services, please call our Connections Referral Team at 407-898-0110 Ext. 2 or fill out a referral form online here: https://mhacf.org/connections-referral-program/

If you have experienced any form of sexual trauma, you are not alone. 💚

We provide a free online support group every Friday from 10 AM to 11 AM. This support group is a space for those who have experienced sexual trauma, no matter how "big" or "small," to gather, support, and validate.

We see you. We believe you. We support you.

Register for our next Sexual Trauma Support group session on August 30 here: https://mhacf.org/event/sexual-trauma-support-empowerment-beyond-abuse-30/

Vote Like Your Mental Health Depends On It! 🧠✅

We understand the toll that stressful events can take on individuals, especially during election season. The upcoming 2024 election has the potential to stir up strong emotions and anxiety and we're here to help by providing FREE mental health resources.

Mental Health America has a fantastic Mental Health Toolkit specifically for American voters which can be downloaded here: https://mhanational.org/2024-voter-guide?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=27f57038-4d5b-407d-b238-685a15ecd7fd

If you or a loved one is seeking mental health resources, please call our Connections Referral Team at 407-898-0110 Ext. 2 or fill out a referral form online here: https://mhacf.org/connections-referral-program/

Save our city one life at a time! ❤️

Our MHACF Team will be supporting our neighbors struggling with addiction, mental health, poverty, and homelessness at Freeway Ministries' Save Our City event. This event will be August 29 - 31 from 5:45 PM to 6:50 PM each night at the Orlando Baptist Church located at 500 S. Semoran Blvd.

Visit our table to learn about our Family Advocacy program that engages the entire family in building strong connections with their community to secure a promising future.

During , we recognize family members' incredible work and dedication to being there for their loved ones. It can be a difficult and mentally taxing job that can go underappreciated by those around them.

If you know a family caregiver in your community, talk with them and see how you can support their cause.

If you, or someone you know, are seeking mental health resources, call 407-898-0110 Ext. 2 or fill out our referral form here: https://ow.ly/kwXw50SVPYQ

Is your youth nervous about returning back to school? Don't fret! We have the PERFECT mental health resource for both you and your youth. 🤗🎒📗

Our Back to School & Mental Wellness tip of the day is to plan for after school care if you or a guardian are unable to pick up your youth after school hours. Having a solid after school plan will make youths feel
safe, secure and valued.

We invite you to practice our Back to School Tips that were created to help your youth feel confident as classes begin! We encourage you to download our tips in pdf format and share them with your youth and fellow parents in the community.

Download our Daily Tips during August for our Back to School & Mental Wellness campaign here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness-tips-calendar/

Descargue nuestro calendario de consejos diarios durante el mes de Agosto, en español, para la campana de regresó a clases y bienestar mental aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-tips-calendar-spanish-translation/

It's officially been ONE WEEK since the school year began and we have the PERFECT Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide for you and your youth! 🎒📗

Here is a page from our Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide that highlights some positive mental wellness habits both you and your youth can practice during the school year.

Visit our full Back to School & Mental Wellness resource page here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness/

Visite nuestra página de recursos de nuestra campaña Regreso a Clases y Bienestar Mental, aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-spanish-translation/

How can teachers help their students with stress? 😬

Teachers may have one or several students in their classroom struggling with stress—especially at the beginning of the year. Stress makes it difficult for all of us to stay focused, recall information and problem-solve. Here are some simple things you can do to help keep their stress levels managed and support their learning throughout the school year! 😊🏫

Visit our Back to School & Mental Wellness resource page here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness/

Visite nuestra página de recursos de nuestra campaña Regreso a Clases y Bienestar Mental, aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-spanish-translation/

Do you live in Central Florida and want to make a difference in the lives of people who are recovering in local behavioral health facilities from a mental health crisis?

Visit our Guardian Advocate page at https://mhacf.org/guardian-advocate/ to learn more about becoming a Guardian Advocate and volunteering to ensure Baker Acted patients have a voice.

Our next training session is on August 26 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Click the link to register: https://mhacf.org/event/guardian-advocate-baker-act-training-34/

Happy National Nonprofit Day! MHACF has served the Central Florida Community for over 78 years. All of the services we provide free of charge and our organization is dedicated to addressing the needs of the uninsured living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental well-being of all. Here are 10 different ways you can help our organization in our mission to serve the mental health needs of the community:

1. Donate so We Can Serve More People
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346420&id=2

2. Get Trained to be a Guardian Advocate
https://mhacf.org/event/guardian-advocate-baker-act-training-34/

3. Volunteer at our Events and Activities
Email: [email protected]

4. Get Trained in QPR - Su***de Prevention
https://mhacf.org/event/qpr-su***de-prevention-training-9/

5. Take the Pledge to Help Prevent Su***de
https://www.youarealifeguard.org/become-lifeguard

6. Book us to Exhibit or Speak at Your Event
https://mhacf.org/eventrequests/

7. Share our "Back to School" Campaign
https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness/

8. Follow us on LinkedIn and Repost
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-association-of-central-florida

9. Follow us on Facebook and Repost
https://www.facebook.com/mhacf/

10. Follow us on Instagram and Repost
https://www.instagram.com/mhacf/

Coping with grief is never easy, and everyone goes through it differently. 💚🫂

All are welcome to our free support group for anyone experiencing grief or bereavement of any kind, hosted in collaboration with Positive Behavioral Solutions, LLC. The next meeting is taking place Tuesday, August 20, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Register today: https://mhacf.org/event/online-grief-support-group-aug-20/

How will you be taking the time to unwind during National Relaxation Day? 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘

We suggest attending our Meditation & Mindfulness Support Group! The MHACF provides FREE virtual meetings for our Meditation and Mindfulness Support Group every Thursday from 4 PM to 5 PM EST.

Register for our next session taking place on August 22 by visiting the link here: https://mhacf.org/event/meditation-and-mindfulness-awaken-and-aware-24/

Is your youth nervous about returning back to school? Don't fret! We have the PERFECT mental health resource for both you and your youth. 🤗🎒📗

Our Back to School & Mental Wellness tip of the day is to have a daily mindfulness practice. Doing calming activities with your youth like breathing exercises before the busy school day can help put them in a positive, relaxed headspace.

We invite you to practice our Back to School Tips that were created to help your youth feel confident as classes begin! We encourage you to download our tips in pdf format and share them with your youth and fellow parents in the community.

Download our Daily Tips during August for our Back to School & Mental Wellness campaign here: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-mental-wellness-tips-calendar/

Descargue nuestro calendario de consejos diarios durante el mes de Agosto, en español, para la campana de regresó a clases y bienestar mental aquí: https://mhacf.org/back-to-school-and-mental-wellness-tips-calendar-spanish-translation/