MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCES
Mental health is a very heavy topic. Below are several resources for finding hope and help in our communities.
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH HELP
SMA Healthcare, St. Johns Drop-in Service
For individuals 18 years and older with mental health
Services are free, and no insurance is required.
904-770-2960
MHRC Mental Health Resource Center, Jacksonville
Comprehensive mental health services including emergency evaluation and crisis stabilization for children and adults.
904-642-9100 or 904-695-9145
Northwest Behavioral Health Services, Jacksonville
Case management, supportive housing, and outpatient counseling for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
904-781-7797
River Region Human Services, Jacksonville
Mental health case management supported housing and rehabilitation services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Florida Department of Children and Families- Florida Counseling and Evaluation Services Jacksonville
To assist individuals in resolving personal difficulties.
904-239-3677
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness, Jacksonville
To support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illnesses.
904-724-7782
Florida Health Duval County
13 years old and up
Treatment for depression, anxiety, attention deficit, and hyperactivity disorder
904-253-1190
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, St Johns
Mental health and substance abuse counseling for adults, teens, and children.
904-829-2273
SMA Behavioral Healthcare, St. Johns
Integrated mental health and substance abuse services for children, adolescents, and adults.
1-800-539-4228
Nemours Children Hospital, Jacksonville
Our child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating issues affecting kids’ mental health conditions. Inpatient and outpatient services.
904-202-8000
Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Jacksonville
Full range of pediatric mental health conditions both inpatient and outpatient consultation, evaluation and treatment.
904-202-2000
NATIONAL HOTLINES
Florida: Call 211
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1
NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Teen Hotline: 1-800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
Mental Health Warmline: 1-800-945-1355
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-922-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Hopeline Newwork (Depression Hotline) 1-800-442-4673
COUNSELING
If you decide to talk with a counselor, we’ve created a simple way for you to receive a counseling referral. We’ve helped thousands of people connect with vetted, licensed professionals. Many of these counselors are able to meet with you virtually.
Mandarin Christian Counseling Center 904-262-1900
We provide counseling to address mood concerns, marital concerns, grief, affair recovery and reconciliation, older child, adolescent and teenage behavior issues, trauma recovery, divorce recovery, parenting skills, relationship coaching, pornograph and sex addiction and developing skills in anger and stress management, communication and conflict resolution.
Anthony Marler and Carissa Dore
The Marriage Foundry and Living Porn Free
Stapleton Counseling 904-502-1952 rmstapleton@stapletonconsultingvcs.com
We work with children, teens, families, adults and military veterans on issues from depression to trauma, divorce to adoption. We work with men struggling with identity and sexual addiction, as well as couples who want to improve their relationship. Christian counseling for individuals, families and Christian leaders.
The Living Well Co. specializes in offering programs and services that help people live well. We are a faith-based Christian organization concerned about the heath and well-being of those we serve. Our mission is to improve people's lives by supporting and enhancing personal growth and wellness through Christ-focused life coaching, training, consulting and counseling. We treat mental health issues and addiction, including depression, anxiety and pornography addictions.
Craig Myers, LMHS, M.Ed 904-906-8275
My counseling approach is to treat each individual and couples with respect and integrity. We live in a stessed world! Stress effects our jobs, health, relationships, and even our decisions. It can cause depression, anxiety, loneliness, consequences from hasty choices and a host of other issues. One stressed person can cause stress for an entire family. The way in which we learned to cope with life may also crate stress for us personally. How we communicate, resolve conflict, express anger, and having to be right can produce stress. Coping patterns such as social media addiction, spending money, pleasing others, overworking, and seeking perfection contribute to personal stree.
Faithful and True 904-443-0246 info@904true.org
This is a Christ-centered Bible-based support group for men with an ongoing problem of sexual sin in their lives. We provide support groups for men who wish to abstain from sexual sin. The only requirement for attendance is the desire to bring an end to sinful behavior that is a violation of God's design. There is a modest charge for a workbook along with a suggested weekly offering of $5.
Tina Mayer, MS, NCC, LMHC 904-337-0749 Specializing in counseling for Children
Denise Yakel Community Outreach Director/Success and Wellness Coach The Living Well Collective/Every Girl Living denise@everygirl-living.com 904-395-5567
SUICIDE MYTHS
Myth: People who talk about suicide do not commit suicide.
Fact: Most people who commit suicide have talked about or given definite warning signs of their suicidal intentions.
Myth: Suicide happens without warning.
Fact: There are almost always warning signs, but others are often unaware of the significance of the warnings or unsure about what to do.
Myth: Suicidal people are fully intent on dying. Nothing others do or say can help.
Fact: Suicide is preventable. Most suicidal people desperately want to live, they are just unable to see alternatives to their problems.
Myth: Once someone is suicidal, they are suicidal forever.
Fact: Most suicidal people are suicidal for only limited periods of time. However, someone who has made an attempt is at increased risk for future attempts.
Myth: Improvement after a suicidal crisis means that the risk of suicide is over.
Fact: Many suicides occur several months after the beginning of improvement, when a person has energy to act on suicidal thoughts.
Myth: Suicide strikes most often among the rich, or conversely, among the poor.
Fact: Suicide cuts across social and economic boundaries.
“Stay Connected! Stay Encouraged!”