Children’s System of Care

As part of Thriving Mind South Florida’s overall commitment to providing safety net services for mental health and substance use in community, we also provide a full array of services for children and youth.

988 Florida Lifeline
988 Florida Lifeline connects individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use disorder, mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress to a crisis counselor in their immediate area. For more info, www.988FloridaLifeline.com.
24 Hrs / 7 Days
Mobile Response Teams in South Florida
An outreach service that provides mobile crisis intervention and assessment for children and adults.
24 Hrs / 7 Days
800-HELP-YOU
(800-435-7968) (Miami-Dade County)
305-434-7660
Opt. #8, (Monroe County)
Alisa Surenskaya
Children's System of Care Manager
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Alisa Surenskaya, MSW
, received her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She has over ten years of experience in child welfare, adult and juvenile justice; focusing on enhancing access to mental health and substance use recovery services. Prior to her current role at Children’s System of Care Manager, she was the Child Welfare Integration Coordinator at Thriving Mind and also worked for the 11th Judicial Circuit in Juvenile and Dependency Drug Court.

Maria Marino
Children's System of Care Specialist
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Maria is a passionate mental health professional with a strong background in trauma-informed care. She has worked in a variety of roles, including as a Prevention Education Specialist in the child sexual abuse field, a Mental Health Case Manager, and a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Therapist. Her experience includes supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, as well as working with incarcerated populations. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to helping people overcome trauma and build healthier, more empowered lives.

Nikki Batista
Children's System of Care Specialist