“When a loved one develops a mental Illness, many falsely believe that the only path for the individual is one of immense struggle and diminished capacity across their life.”

Hurricane Ian’s destruction is intensifying the need for mental health services in Southwest Florida.

NAMI Collier County is reporting that calls to the Warm Line Center skyrocketed during the storm and continue to go up.

Hurricane Ian’s path of destruction in Southwest Florida is certain to take a mental health toll as people struggle to put their lives back together.

Help is available at the following locations from the state level, and in Lee and Collier counties. This list will be updated as mores sources become available.

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.

Being a physician can be challenging. And, it is not surprising that some physicians may undergo burnout, depression or suicidal thoughts.

The nonprofit Wounded Warriors of Collier County says it is on the verge of ending homelessness among veterans in the community.

Artist Rendition of the Delta House, which is a 10-unit apartment complex that can house up to 20 Veterans. Congratulations, Wounded Warrior of Collier County, for your recent funding success!

Scott Burgess, David Lawrence Centers President and CEO, speaks during a ceremony announcing a partnership between Home Base Florida and David Lawrence Centers, Thursday, April 7, 2022, at DLC in Naples, Fla. The new outpatient mental health services are for veterans, service members and military families impacted by the invisible wounds of war. Landon bost/Naples Daily News/USA TODAY Network-Florida

Project Help says to identify a safe space that you can escape to and feel judgment-free. #weeklywellnesstip #safespace #judgementfree

Project Help encourages us to spend time with animals in nature for better physical and mental health #weeklywellnesstip #animalsinnature #bloodpressure #stresshormones

Andrea Joy Health Coaching reminds us to stay away from foods that bring us down. #weeklywellnesstip #foodmood #happyfood

Project Help tells us that healthy physical touch calms the nervous system and boosts happy hormones. #weeklywellnesstip #healthyphysicaltouch #happyhormones

Andrea Joy Heath Coaching reminds us to be mindful and to utilize meditation, deep breathing, and yoga. #weeklywellnesstip #mindfulness #meditation

Project Help says sleep enables your body to repair, be fit, and be ready for a new day. #weeklywellnesstip #sleep #repair

The Blue Zones Project provides strength to those who are seeking strategies for coping. #weeklywellnesstip #dontbeafraid #seekprofessionalhelp

Collier County Public Schools reminds us to acknowledge when we feel anxious. Practice these five steps. #weeklywellnesstip #grounding #anxiety

Andrea Joy Health Coaching gives us a tip to de-clutter and de-stress #weeklywellnesstip #innercalm #outerorder

Lee Health addresses free programs to help with behavioral health issues

Doctors see an epidemic in behavioral health issues across the board.