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🌟 Connecting, learning and celebrating partnership

🌟 Connecting, learning and celebrating partnership at the 2026 Florida Children and Families Summit!

Thriving Mind’s Alisa Surenskaya recently attended the 2026 Florida Children and Families Summit, joining professionals, leaders and community partners from across Florida for three days of learning, collaboration and connection.

There were also some special moments of celebration! 💙 Gilda Farradaz with DCF Community Development was recognized in honor of her retirement—and, since it was also her birthday, colleagues from Circuits 11 and 16 joined together to sing “Happy Birthday.” 🎂

Alisa also had the opportunity to connect with Carmen Gomez-Abreu, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant Supervisor with DCF SAMH, and Nabila Conception, Behavioral Health Consultant.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to strengthen relationships with our DCF partners, exchange ideas and continue working together to support children, families and communities throughout Florida.

#ThrivingMind #FloridaDCF #ChildrenAndFamilies #SystemOfCare #BehavioralHealth #CommunityPartnerships #StrongerTogether

✈️🌎 All aboard for a Journey Through the System of

✈️🌎 All aboard for a Journey Through the System of Care!

Our latest Thriving Mind Lunch & Learn, courtesy of our System of Care team, was informative, engaging, fun—and definitely unforgettable!

The team took us on a journey around the world to learn about the many departments and programs that make up our System of Care. Each department represented a different country, complete with themed outfits and decorations, while our “flight” took us from one destination to the next. 🌍🧳

It was a creative and fun way to learn more about how all the different pieces of our system connect and work together to support individuals, children, families, and our community.

A huge thank you to our System of Care team and everyone who helped make this Lunch & Learn such a memorable trip! ✈️💙

#ThrivingMind #SystemOfCare #LunchAndLearn #StrongerTogether #TeamThrivingMind #BehavioralHealth

💜 As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, th

💜 As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, the message continues: You matter. Your life has value. And hope is always worth holding onto.

Throughout the month, our Thriving Mind team, Board, Providers, and community partners found simple but meaningful ways to share that message—from socks carrying words of hope and encouragement to mirrors reminding us to see our own worth. 💜

Taking care of our mental health matters. Check in with yourself. Check in with the people around you. Make time for rest, connection and the things that help you feel grounded. And remember, asking for help is a sign of strength.

Suicide prevention isn’t just a message for one month—it’s about creating a community where people feel seen, valued, supported and reminded that they are never alone.

You are important. You are worthy. You matter. 💜

#SuicidePreventionMonth #YouMatter #Hope #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare ThrivingMind StrongerTogether @villagesouthmentalhealth @theagapenetwork @freshstartmiami @advocacymiamI

Thriving Mind was proud to be part of the recent F

Thriving Mind was proud to be part of the recent FIU Disability Conference, where our President & CEO, Laura Naredo, joined community leaders for an important panel discussion focused on disability, inclusion, and strengthening our communities.

Laura joined fellow panelists Maria Alonso of Citrus Health Network, Brenda Lampon from the Mayor’s Office, and Nicole Attong of FIU Embrace.

The conference also brought together leaders including FIU President Jeanette Nuñez, FIU Senior Vice President Andres Gil, Martin Essl of the Zero Project, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to connect, learn, and collaborate toward a more inclusive community for everyone.

#ThrivingMind #FIU #DisabilityInclusion #CommunityPartnerships #strongertogether

@fiuccf @@miamidadecounty @commissionerregalado @fiupresident @citrushealthnetwork

💙 2026 NAMI Conference 💙 We are grateful for the

💙 2026 NAMI Conference 💙

We are grateful for the opportunity to attend the 2026 NAMI Conference.

Thriving Mind's - Esther Serrano, CRPS, Children's System of Care Specialist, alongside Isabela Lopez, Peer Services Specialist were in attendance.

The conference was a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect, and build relationships with others who share a passion for supporting individuals, children, and families in our communities.

It was a pleasure connecting with Susan Nyamora – South Florida Wellness, Joe Dmitrovic – Floridians for Recovery, and Ralph Casanas – New Hope, Peer Specialist.

We are thankful for the conversations, connections, and inspiration gained from this experience. Every connection reminds us how important community, collaboration, hope, and recovery are. 💙🤝

#NAMIConference2026 #ThrivingMind #ChildrenSystemOfCare #PeerSupport #BehavioralHealth #CommunityConnections #HopeAndRecovery #StrongerTogether

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Meet Ms. Judy and Vanessa, two of the amazing peop

Meet Ms. Judy and Vanessa, two of the amazing people who help keep Thriving Mind running smoothly every day! 💙

We’re so grateful for our wonderful administrative team and all they do behind the scenes to support our staff, our work, and our mission. Thank you, Ms. Judy and Vanessa, for all you do! 💙

#ThrivingMind #MeetOurTeam #TeamThrivingMind #StrongerTogether

Our Executive Committee of the Board recently took

Our Executive Committee of the Board recently took a moment to recognize Overdose Awareness and remember the lives lost to overdose, while standing in support of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use.

Moments like these remind us why continued awareness, compassion, prevention, treatment, and recovery support matter. 💜

#ThrivingMind #OverdoseAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #BehavioralHealth #StrongerTogether

Suicide prevention is a year-round commitment. The

Suicide prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve. Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent. samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

#SuicidePreventionMonth #ConnectSupportPrevent #spm2026

Recovery means something different to everyone. 💜

Recovery means something different to everyone. 💜

As we celebrate Recovery Month, members of our Thriving Mind team and our amazing provider peer community share what recovery means to them—in their own words and from their own experiences.

Take a moment to listen, be inspired, and join the conversation. What does recovery mean to you?

#RecoveryMonth #RecoveryIsPossible #PeerSupport #ThrivingMind #StrongerTogether @sfwnetwork @fofmiami @miamirecoveryproject

Supporting someone after a suicide attempt or suic

Supporting someone after a suicide attempt or suicide loss can help foster healing and reduce future risk. Reach out with compassion. Listen without judgment. Stay connected. Find postvention resources to help support recovery.

#SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #StrongerTogether

A little Labor Day fun at the Banyan Drop-In Cente

A little Labor Day fun at the Banyan Drop-In Center! 💙

Members came together to enjoy good food, great company, and time connecting with one another. As we celebrate Recovery Month, moments like these remind us how important community, connection, and peer support are along the recovery journey.

We’re grateful for our partners at Banyan and the welcoming community they continue to build every day.

@banyanhealth

#RecoveryMonth #RecoveryIsPossible #PeerSupport #Banyan #ThrivingMind #strongertogether

Healing doesn’t happen overnight, it is cultivated

Healing doesn’t happen overnight, it is cultivated. Families, friends, schools, workplaces, and communities all play a role in helping recovery grow after a suicide attempt or suicide loss. Call, text or chat with 988. https://988l#988lifeline
#YouAreNotAlone #SPM2026 #988Lifeline

Earlier this month, members of the Thriving Mind a

Earlier this month, members of the Thriving Mind and The Village Care Coordination teams took a moment together to recognize Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

It was a meaningful opportunity to remember those we’ve lost, stand with the families and loved ones impacted, and remind one another that hope, help, and recovery are possible.

We’re grateful for teams and community partners who show up every day to support individuals and families—and for the connections that make this work so meaningful. 💜

@thevillagesouth The Village South, Inc.
#OverdoseAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #StrongerTogether #ThrivingMind

Those who have lived through crisis or loss carry

Those who have lived through crisis or loss carry something powerful. Their stories make prevention more human and more hopeful. Peer support is part of recovery. 988lifeline.org/stories
#YouAreNotAlone #SPM2026 #988Lifeline

👋 Meet our Children’s System of Care Team! From p

👋 Meet our Children’s System of Care Team!

From prevention and early intervention to child welfare integration, crisis services, care coordination, and everything in between, this team works to help ensure children and families have access to the support they need, when they need it.

Through close collaboration with our network providers, schools, community partners, families, and other child-serving systems, our team helps connect services, strengthen partnerships, identify gaps, and respond to the evolving needs of children and families across our community.

It’s all about working together to build a stronger system of care for our children and families. 💙

#ThrivingMind #SystemOfCare #ChildrensMentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #CommunityPartnerships #StrongerTogether

The days after someone leaves a hospital or emerge

The days after someone leaves a hospital or emergency room are among the most difficult. Follow-up care and a call within 72 hours can change everything. Suicide prevention is possible: 988lifeline.org/professionals/best-practices #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #ConnectSupportPrevent

🌿 Navigating Healing in a Changing World Thriving

🌿 Navigating Healing in a Changing World

Thriving Mind’s Esther Serrano, Children’s System of Care Specialist, attended the 2026 Pathways to Hope Conference, bringing together faith communities, mental health professionals, NAMI members, and community partners around a shared commitment to mental wellness, healing, hope, and belonging.

The conference was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share resources, and strengthen the partnerships that help support individuals and families throughout our community.

Esther is pictured with Susan Holtzman, NAMI CEO; Silvia Barrios, Volunteers of America/New Hope Corps; peer support specialists Delia Keen and Rafael Casanas; and John D’Auito of New Horizons.

We’re grateful for our community partners and the relationships that help us build a stronger, more connected system of care. 💚

@namimiami @newhopeco @newhopercc @newhorizonscmhc

#ThrivingMind #PathwaysToHope #MentalHealth #SystemOfCare #CommunityPartnerships #StrongerTogether

Mental health is health. Suicide prevention includ

Mental health is health. Suicide prevention includes screening, safety planning, coordinated care, and follow-up—not just responding in a crisis. Learn more: zerosuicide.edc.org/toolkit/transition
#SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #ConnectSupportPrevent

💚 Lived experience. Powerful voices. Hope in actio

💚 Lived experience. Powerful voices. Hope in action.

The Eleventh Judicial CIT Peer Panel brought together individuals with lived experience to share their personal journeys of recovery, resilience, and hope.

Moderated by Derek S. Moore, LCSW, CRPS-A, Peer Services Manager with Thriving Mind South Florida, the panel featured Justin Volpe, Matt Racher, and Bo Hall, who shared the challenges they’ve faced, the supports that made a difference, and the powerful role peer support can play in recovery.

Their stories helped foster meaningful conversation among peers, behavioral health professionals, law enforcement, and community partners—and reinforced an important message: recovery is possible, and lived experience matters.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their voices and helping strengthen a more compassionate, person-centered and recovery-oriented system of care.

#ThrivingMind #PeerSupport #CIT #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryIsPossible #BehavioralHealth #StrongerTogether

When people have access to wellness resources, men

When people have access to wellness resources, mental health services, and recovery support, they can build vibrant lives worth prot#recoverymonth2026

#RecoveryMonth2026

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