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Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Tow...

Mark your calendars now for the 3rd Annual Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, but where do we learn about taking exquisite care of our mental health?  Mental Health Matters is a collaboration of agencies and organizations within our own community.  They want you to know that their...

Motorcylce Benefit Ride on Sat, Sept 17 ...

Join us for a scenic ride traveling through the Green Swamp! Starts at 2nd Gear located at 6601 Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, Florida.  9am Registration with complimentary donuts and coffee.  Kick stands up at 10am.  After the ride there will be music, prizes and pizza back at 2nd Gear.  Thanks going out to Champion’s Pizzaria!  Raffles, too.  All proceeds benefit the...

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day

Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide. Please take a moment today to visit our website and share resources and information – www.afsp.org. ‎60% of us will know someone, within our lifetime, that takes their own life.  20% will be within their own family.  Know the signs and symptoms to be aware of.  Too many have died already. There is a Central Florida...

Friday is Mental Health Matters Night at...

The 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town will be held on Friday, May 6, at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Gates open 5:30pm.  Game time:  7pm. Stop at the booths on the concourse to find out about available mental health resources and services in our community. Purchase tickets from sponsors and a portion of the proceeds will go back to that organization.  Now...

Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Tow...

Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town takes place Friday, May 6, at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Gates open 5:30pm.  Game time:  7pm. Stop at the booths on the concourse to find out about available mental health resources and services in our community Purchase tickets from sponsors and a portion of the proceeds will go back to that organization.  Now that’s a home...

May 6 is Mental Health Matters Night at ...

The 2nd Annual Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town will be held on Friday, May 6.  Gates open at 5:30pm and game time is 7pm.  Local community agencies and organizations providing mental health and substance abuse services and resources will be on the concourse. There will also be on the field pre-game activities. Come out with your family and friends!    Tickets are...

Join us at the Central Florida Out of th...

Be part of the 4th Annual Out of the Darkness 5k Community Walk in Central Florida on Saturday, February 5th.   The walk benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its local Central Florida Chapter. In Florida, seven people end their own lives each day.  In 2009, over 2800 Floridans died by suicide — more than by homicide and HIV/AIDS combined! In the...

Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Preve...

One in every four people deal with a mental health condition within any one year.  Join us on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 1pm for a presentation entitled: Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Prevention:  What Everyone Needs to Know Presented by: Adam O’Connor, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Tri-County Human Service and Marie Dudek, Founding Member of the Central...

Saturday, November 20 is National Surviv...

There are roughly 32,000 suicides annually in the U.S.  It is estimated that for every suicide there are 6 survivors.  So, approximately 5 million Americans became survivors of suicide in the last 25 years! Saturday, November 20 is National Survivors of Suicide Day.  Over 250 simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the U.S. and around the...

Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Preve...

One in every four people deal with a mental health condition within any one year.  Join us on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 1pm for a presentation entitled: Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Prevention:  What Everyone Needs to Know Presented by: Adam O’Connor, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Tri-County Human Service and Marie Dudek, Founding Member of the Central...

Today is National Depression Screening D...

If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to do the things you once enjoyed, it may be time to pause and take a moment to assess your emotional health.  Screening sites all over the US will be offering free depression screenings. You can also take a free online symptoms screening on this site. ...

Take 5 To Save Lives

In the United States alone, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes.  Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and you can make a difference.  Suicide is preventable.  Take 5 minutes to get involved and become informed, you will be part of a national movement to save lives. www.Take5ToSaveLives.org

Mental Health First Aid for Suicide Prev...

A free webcast on Friday, September 10 to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 1 – 2 pm Eastern In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes. Approximately 87% of people who complete suicide have a mental disorder. But suicide is preventable. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and you can make a difference. Take an hour and join us for a webcast that...

Autographed Justin Verlander baseball @ ...

Tonight is Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town! We have an autographed baseball by Justin Verlander in our silent auction.  Stop by the AFSP-Central Florida Chapter table and place your bid! One in four adults deal with a mental health condition during any given year.  Resources and support are available.  Come find out more from: American Foundation for Suicide...

Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Tow...

Join us on Saturday, June 19 for Mental Health Matters Night!  One in four adults deal with a mental health condition during any given year.  Resources and support are available.  Come find out more from: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Central Florida Chapter InnerAct Alliance Mental Health / Addiction Recovery Center at Lakeland Regional Medical...

Mental Health Matters

Does your agency support individuals with mental health conditions?   Then join us for a lunch presentation on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 to hear about our upcoming June event with the Flying Tigers at Tiger Town.  To attend the lunch, please contact Marie Dudek at 863-424-4810 by Monday, April 19 for all the details.  Mental Health Matters!

Depression and Bipolar Awareness: From D...

Join us for an educational event on mental health.  The program, Depression and Bipolar Awareness: From Diagnosis to Remission, features medical experts and a panel of patients and family members talking about their experiences with depression and bipolar disorder, the benefits of treatment, and recovery. The program’s experts include Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison, professor of...