Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition

09/08/2026

Today is 988 Day! We celebrate our Florida 988 Lifeline, all the dedicated and caring call centers and calltakers and Florida’s Dpt. Of Children and Families who support and study the Lifeline and work toward improvements and sustainability. Thank you!
https://988floridalifeline.com/

The 988 Florida Lifeline offers free, 24/7 behavioral health support, connecting Floridians to crisis counselors and local mental health resources.

09/07/2026

Tomorrow is 988 DAY! How do I love 988? Let me count the ways: Kind 988 counselors to listen and help. It's 24/7/365. Free. It's confidential, but I can choose to be anonymous. It's quick access to behavioral health safety-net services. If I need in-person help, they can send the Mobile Response Team to where I am. It's a safe, non-traumatic phone call for behavioral health issues. 988 has reduced suicides by 11% in teens and young adults - saving lives and connecting people to care. Federal and state money covers some of the cost and it's a big bang for the bucks since it usually avoids any type of in-person response. You can TEXT or CHAT 988. I could go on and on . . . if you need help, don't wait until you are in crisis; call 988 NOW.

08/18/2026

It's election day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make your voice heard.

Find your precinct: https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/voter-precinct-lookup/

08/08/2026

Florida’s Primary Election is here.

Your vote helps shape the future of mental health services, crisis response, schools, housing, and healthcare in our state.

Show up and .

Find your early voting location:

Select the county where you’re registered to vote to find early voting locations, and their operating hours, closest to you. Your early voting schedule and dates will depend on your county, and whether there are any upcoming elections. Please check to see if there are any upcoming municipal or sta...

07/17/2026

VOTE4MentalHealth!

Vote for candidates who care about Mental Health, and make sure you are registered! The registration deadline for Florida's Primary on Aug. 18th is Monday, July 20th.

Ensure that your voter registration includes your current driver's license number, which may have changed if you renewed your license or ID since July 31, 2024. This update will affect Mail-In Ballots, but will not prevent you from early voting or voting on election day.

To check your registration status or to register: https://registertovoteflorida.gov

07/13/2026

Florida’s voter registration deadline is approaching fast. Monday, July 20, is the deadline to register for the August 18 Primary Election.

Don’t miss your chance to in 2026.

Check your registration today:
vote4mentalhealth.org/resources

07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

Healing requires true understanding. For , we're focusing on why culturally-competent care is essential. 💙

When you come from a diverse background, you can face unique challenges and stigmas regarding your mental health. Access to providers who truly understand your cultural context isn't just a preference, it is a crucial element of life saving care. Let's work together to break down these barriers and make sure everyone has access to support that speaks your language, honors your background, and can respect your experiences. 🫂

🎨 Artwork by Jessica Molina

07/10/2026

🌟💜 Celebrating 5 Years of Hope 💜🌟

Join NAMI Palm Beach County and Protective Factors Group, Inc. for the 5th Annual NAMI Pathways to Hope Conference, a free community event exploring mental health through the lens of hope, healing, faith, and community.

Whether you're a faith leader, mental health professional, educator, advocate, caregiver, family member, or someone interested in learning more about mental wellness, this conference offers a day of education, inspiration, resources, and connection.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
801 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Lance Woodley, LSW, MSW, Th.M

For five years, Pathways to Hope has provided practical tools to strengthen mental wellness, reduce stigma, build protective factors, and connect individuals and families with valuable resources.

Reserve your seat today: https://namipbc.org/pathways-to-hope-2026/

Thank you to our sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Related Ross Foundation Related Ross

Bronze Sponsors:
Coral Shores Behavioral Health
Humana Humana

Site Host: Historic Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

07/10/2026

Congratulations! 👏👏

We are excited to announce Suzette Fleischmann as the new Chief Executive Officer of Broward Behavioral Health Coalition! 🎉

Suzette's leadership, passion, and dedication to building stronger, healthier communities make her an incredible addition to our organization. As we look toward the future, we are excited for the opportunities ahead and the continued impact we can make together across Broward County.

Join us in giving Suzette a warm welcome as she begins this exciting new role!