NAMI LCH: Proactive Measures to Prevent COVID-19
March 18, 2020As the Coronavirus continues to spread, and with deep concern for the health of our staff, volunteers and the people we serve, NAMI LCH is taking action in line with the Florida Department of Health. We know that we need to play our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Reducing social contact now can more »
Read MoreCrisis Intervention Team (CIT) program
February 25, 2020The lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders to most crises. A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is an innovative, community-based approach to improve the outcomes of these encounters. In over 2,700 communities nationwide, CIT programs create connections between law enforcement, mental health more »
Read MorePlanning Committee Members for the upcoming 5K Walk
March 2, 2020Are you fun and creative? If you believe as we do, that all people affected by mental illness deserve to live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares and you have time to donate. We are currently searching for a fun, energetic and creative team to help us make this our best walk more »
Read MoreThings Not To Say To A Parent Of A Child With Mental Illness
December 18, 2019As a parent who survived my son’s high-school years, while balancing care for his mental illness, I wanted to share some especially damaging comments that I heard from other parents, family members and school staff. Read more…
Read More9 things all parents should know about teens and suicide
In an ideal world, no parent would ever have to think about watching their kid for warning signs of suicide. But the reality is, we need to be talking openly about suicide and suicidal ideation to reduce stigma and to keep children, adolescents, and young adults safe. Read more…
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