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Thriving Mind Board Members will be interviewed as part of the COA process on March 2nd, 2026 from 10:30AM-11:00AM.

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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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Meet our team! Say hello to Laura Naredo, Preside

Meet our team! Say hello to Laura Naredo, President and CEO of Thriving Mind South Florida.

Thriving Mind team members visited Here's Help, on

Thriving Mind team members visited Here's Help, one of our Network Provider, last week. The visit included a tour of the campus which highlighted the vocational programs (culinary, computer science, and maintenance/handyman) which along with the behavioral health treatment provided to individuals, plays a critical role in preparing them for reintegration into the community. @hereshelp

Thriving Mind team members Alisa Surenskaya and St

Thriving Mind team members Alisa Surenskaya and Stephanie Madera attended the Community Crisis Continuum Resource Fair hosted by the Department of Children and Families. The event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen awareness of available behavioral crisis response resources.

Thriving Mind was honored to attend Attorney Gener

Thriving Mind was honored to attend Attorney General Uthmeier’s press conference at Camillus House announcing strengthened efforts to combat human trafficking given Miami-Dade’s unique vulnerabilities as an international tourism hub hosting multiple large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup, Miami Open, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, World Baseball Classic, and Ultra Music Festival.

The initiative includes a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding between the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier, the Office of Statewide Prosecution, and the Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle’s Human Trafficking Task Force, providing $1.5 million in funding to enhance investigations, prosecutions, and victim support services. The press conference also highlighted the roles of Camillus House, Kristi House, and other local organizations providing housing, trauma-informed care, and legal support for victims and their families.

Dr. Steve Proctor is the Program Director of Thriving Mind's Trauma Recovery Network for violent crime victims and their families, supported by a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier. Dr. Proctor is pictured with Peer Victim Advocate Specialist Eric Robinson and Care Coordinator Fallon Smith of Thriving Mind.

Laura Naredo, President & CEO of Thriving Mind Sou

Laura Naredo, President & CEO of Thriving Mind South Florida, attended the opening reception for NAEMI's new art exhibition, "No Seasoning: Seven Afro-Descendant Cuban Outsider Artists". The exhibition showcases artists in recovery and highlights the intersection of art, culture, and healing. The event will be open from February 27th - May 23rd. @naemi_org

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After experiencing a traumatic event such as physi

After experiencing a traumatic event such as physical assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or gun violence, crime victims often receive medical care for their physical injuries at the hospital. However, many victims also experience problems and distress related to their trauma. Thriving Mind can help.

https://thrivingmind.org/initiatives/trauma-recovery

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Studies have found that taking a walk through natu

Studies have found that taking a walk through nature produces measurable benefits for your mental health and may even reduce the risk of depression. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, found that participants who walked for 90 minutes in a natural area showed decreased activity in the region of the brain associated with depression when compared to people who walked in a high-traffic urban setting.

Meet our team! Say hello to Ms. Judy Hickson, Exec

Meet our team! Say hello to Ms. Judy Hickson, Executive Assistant.

Recursos para jóvenes. Para obtener ayuda: https:

Recursos para jóvenes.

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TBT to Dade days in Tallahassee. In this picture a

TBT to Dade days in Tallahassee. In this picture are Thriving Mind's team Luis Collazo, Board Chair; Paul Imbrone, Immediate Past Chair; Steve Zuckerman, Senior VP & CFO; Laura Nauredo, President & CEO; and in the center, Natalie Kelly, CEO of Florida Association Of Managing Entities.

Peer support workers are people who have been succ

Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process. Peers can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment for those seeking a sustained recovery.

https://thrivingmind.org/initiatives/peer-support-services

Thriving Mind team members including Eric Robinson

Thriving Mind team members including Eric Robinson, Peer Victim Advocate Specialist, participated in the Aventura Police Department's CREST (Crisis Response Education, Safety, and Training) class where they presented an overview of available services and how our system of care supports law enforcement and community partners.

Thriving Mind is committed to finding safe, afford

Thriving Mind is committed to finding safe, affordable, stable housing for individuals, ensuring they receive the support services to be successful in the community.

https://thrivingmind.org/initiatives/housing

Thriving Mind South Florida Board Members & Senior

Thriving Mind South Florida Board Members & Senior Leadership and Florida Association of Managing Entities representatives met this month with Representative Felicia Robinson to discuss behavioral health in South Florida with an emphasis on addressing housing needs.

Talking about suicide is the first step in prevent

Talking about suicide is the first step in preventing it. By challenging misconceptions and stopping the stigma around mental health, we can have conversations that lead to recovery for those who are struggling. For help: https://thrivingmind.org/crisis-support

During their recent visit to Tallahassee during Da

During their recent visit to Tallahassee during Dade Days, Thriving Mind South Florida Board Members & Senior Leadership met with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to discuss behavioral health needs in South Florida.

Our website calendar lists meetings and events. Ch

Our website calendar lists meetings and events.
Check it out: https://thrivingmind.org/about-us/calendar

Thriving Mind lists information on various resourc

Thriving Mind lists information on various resources in the community that provide mental health or substance use information for our region. Click on the resources to pull up the information you seek.

https://thrivingmind.org/general-resources

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