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A report released Wednesday, August 13th, states Two Miami-Dade ZIP Codes Experienced Historic Drops in Homicide. That report cites three community partnerships, including Thriving Mind, that resulted in more safety in the region.

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Senator Darryl Rouson, a Democrat who represents the 16th District of Florida, visited South Florida recently to meet with Thriving Mind South Florida, some of its healthcare provider organizations and tour new programs funded by the Department of Children and Families and Thriving Mind.

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It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month! The Pinwheel campaign promotes a vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities. #pinwheelsforprevention #safepath #childabuseprevention #passthepinwheel

Meet our Network Provider Community Health of Sout

Meet our Network Provider Community Health of South Florida (CHI)!

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To deliver safe, accessible, compassionate and culturally competent quality health care services to the people of South Florida while training the next generation of health care professionals.

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To become the health care provider of choice, a teaching health center of excellence and foster a community where residents experience their best possible health.

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CHI Behavioral Health is committed to providing compassionate, integrated care that promotes recovery, resilience, and wellness across our community. Through prevention, outpatient mental health and substance use services, crisis stabilization and detox, care coordination, and case management, we meet individuals where they are and support long-term stability. Our specialized programs—including Forensic and Jail Diversion, Community Action Teams, and our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)—ensure access to comprehensive, person-centered care for those most in need. @chisouthfl

Thriving Mind's Laura Naredo, CEO; Tracy Rodriguez

Thriving Mind's Laura Naredo, CEO; Tracy Rodriguez-Miller, VP of CQI; Maria Guajardo, VP of Behavioral Health; and Nivia Dexter, VP of Data Performance and Technology attended the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Trustee Luncheon. The presentation focused on the 2026 Legislative Update. The panel included Speaker-Designate Mike Redondo, Representative Omar Blanco, Senator Alexis Calatayud, and Senator Shevrin Jones. @omarblancofl @repmikeredondo @alexis_calatayud @senatorshevrinjones

Meet our team! Say hello to Eimy Ramirez, Senior C

Meet our team! Say hello to Eimy Ramirez, Senior CQI Specialist.

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month! Thriving Mind s

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month! Thriving Mind supports The Pinwheel for Prevention campaign which reminds us of childlike whimsy and lightheartedness and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities. #pinwheelsforprevention #safepath #childabuseprevention #passthepinwheel

Meet our Network Provider! Miami Recovery Project

Meet our Network Provider! Miami Recovery Project provides peer support and street outreach services to individuals experiencing substance misuse, mental health challenges, and homelessness, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for recovery and personal wellness. Our programs connect individuals to care, strengthen the community, and support pathways to stable housing and long term recovery. This year we expanded our space to open a drop in center, provide essential clothing donations, and offer many more meetings, community events, and peer training opportunities to grow and strengthen the recovery community in Miami. @miamirecoveryproject

Thriving Mind's President and CEO Laura Naredo and

Thriving Mind's President and CEO Laura Naredo and Nivia Dexter, VP of Data Performance and Technology attended the Project Kick-off for the Data Interoperability and Payment Model Reform Demonstration Project. The Miami Dade County Behavioral Health Advisory Board together with the Action for Progress Institute, an initiative of Healthsperien's Center for Behavioral Health aims to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that will serve as a national framework to drive Behavioral Health quality, patient and family outcomes with aligned payment incentives across the County ecosystem. Presenters included State Senator Rene Garcia, Representative Patrick Kennedy, and Judge Steve Leifman.

Meet our team! Say hello to Dr. Tracy Rodriguez-

Meet our team! Say hello to Dr. Tracy Rodriguez-Miller, Vice President of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Last week, Thriving Mind's CEO, Laura Naredo visit

Last week, Thriving Mind's CEO, Laura Naredo visited Citrus Health Network, Inc (CHN), one of the founding providers in our network. CHN has been dedicated to serving our community since 1979 providing a wide range of behavioral health services including Crisis and various specialized programing for adults and children and also including primary health care services, ensuring a holistic approach to a person's well-being. Pictured here from left to right are Maria Alonso, COO of CHN, Mario Jardon, CEO of CHN, and Laura Naredo, CEO of TMSF. @citrushealthnetwork

Meet our Network Provider, Comprehensive Psychiatr

Meet our Network Provider, Comprehensive Psychiatric Center (CPC)! "The mission of CPC is to provide agonist therapy (OAT) to opioid dependent adults in a safe, medically sound therapeutic environment and to provide opportunities for clients to explore and strengthen assets that support a healthy, productive lifestyle through education and individualized drug counseling. We believe in the disease concept of addictive illness and will treat our individuals with dignity and respect in all phases of their treatment experience. Because of this belief, we will focus our clinical practice in terms of disease management and strive always to improve the quality of the lives of the individuals we serve.

TMSF helps fund our Opiate Treatment Program and provides essential financial support to individuals in need."

Thriving Mind South Florida hosted the Care Coordi

Thriving Mind South Florida hosted the Care Coordination Workgroup meeting earlier this month, where community providers and their teams receive updates on county and state care coordination initiatives. The meeting also highlights community resources and strengthens collaboration to improve outcomes across our community.

Thriving Mind's Peer Department hosted its Peer/Pe

Thriving Mind's Peer Department hosted its Peer/Peer Supervisor Award Ceremony on March 18th at the Thriving Mind offices, bringing together staff, partners, and community members to celebrate excellence in peer support across the region. The event honored two outstanding individuals whose dedication and leadership continue to strengthen and uplift the peer support workforce.
Gloria Castillo of the Federation of Families was recognized as the Peer Award recipient for her exceptional commitment to serving individuals and families, her compassionate approach, and her unwavering advocacy for recovery-oriented care. Her work reflects the heart of peer support and the profound impact peers have on the communities they serve.
Michael Walker of Jackson Health Systems received the Peer Supervisor Award, acknowledging his exemplary leadership, mentorship, and steadfast support of the peer workforce. His guidance has helped elevate peer roles within his organization and contributed to a stronger, more collaborative system of care.
Both honorees were celebrated for their outstanding service to the community and for their contributions to advancing peer support in our region. The ceremony highlighted the importance of recognizing those who embody the values of hope, empowerment, and connection, core principles that continue to shape the future of peer support. @fofmiami @jacksonhealth Jackson Health System

Meet our team! Say hello to Steve Zuckerman, Execu

Meet our team! Say hello to Steve Zuckerman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer!

Thriving Mind team members Laura Naredo (CEO), Mar

Thriving Mind team members Laura Naredo (CEO), Maria Guajardo (VP of Behavioral Health), and Nivia Dexter (VP of Data Performance and IT) visited Catholic Charities St. Luke's Center which provides a variety of services including Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery services. We are proud to have them as one of our Network Providers as they continue to serve our community with dedication and compassion.

Thriving Mind's CEO, Laura Naredo. visited New Hor

Thriving Mind's CEO, Laura Naredo. visited New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, Inc. New Horizons provides a wide variety of important services to our community including excellent programming through the FACT Team, Living Room, and Care Coordination teams. We are proud to have them as one of our Network Providers. @newhorizonscmhc

Meet our Network Providers! Guidance Care Center (

Meet our Network Providers! Guidance Care Center (GCC) - WestCare , serves as the behavioral health safety net for the Florida Keys providing a full continuum of care including crisis stabilization, outpatient, in-home therapy, withdrawal management, housing supports, and residential care. GCC integrates mental health, substance use, and primary care coordination with specialized programs such as Mobile Crisis Response, Medication-Assisted Treatment, peer support, and jail diversion. @guidancecarecenter

Last week, Thriving Mind's CEO Laura Naredo and Ma

Last week, Thriving Mind's CEO Laura Naredo and Maria Guajardo, VP of Behavioral Health, visited Agape Network, Inc. Agape is one of our key network providers providing integrated healthcare services dedicated to restoring the holistic well-being of hearts and families across our community. Agape recently received additional funds to expand their behavioral health services. @theagapenetwork

Meet our team! Say hello to Derek Moore, Peer Serv

Meet our team! Say hello to Derek Moore, Peer Services Manager. Make sure what other career he would have chosen. You just never know what you'll learn in these Meet Our Team clips!

Yesterday, the Thriving Mind team took a moment to

Yesterday, the Thriving Mind team took a moment to celebrate March birthdays. Say Happy Birthday to Judy, Esther, Paige, and Joy!

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