Priority 6
Prevention, Advocacy and Education
Improve community prevention, advocacy and education related to mental health and substance use.
Articles about Advocacy
The county, through a one-cent sales tax, has contributed $44 million to build the Collier County Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), which is scheduled to break ground in 2024.
About DLC’s Mind Your Mind Speakers Series: In 2022, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) launched the community initiative, Mind Your Mind. This initiative invited individuals to prioritize their wellbeing, while also addressing the wellbeing of their family, friends, neighbors, and community. The Mind Your Mind campaign features a monthly email sent directly to your inbox. Each month focuses on an important topic related to mental wellbeing, and includes articles, educational resources, stories, and videos.
It’s OK not to be OK: Where to find mental health support in the New Year
“A once taboo topic is now coming out from the shadows. From depression, anxiety, stress, and so much more.
The WINK News one-hour special sets out to help break through the stigma and empower you to take back your life.”
Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds (CCHM) is charged with mobilizing Collier County's first-ever, five-year mental health and addiction services strategic plan.
Family works to help others after young son dies by suicide amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Collier's plan to tackle mental health, substance abuse challenges taking shape
