DID YOU KNOW?
One in three individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 are also diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety, depression or insomnia, within the next three months.
Your Neighbors Need Your Help
Over the past several years, we have seen a dramatic rise in mental health needs. In this past year alone, we have provided over 900 free psychiatric patient visits to Central Florida's uninsured through our Outlook Clinic, but there are still hundreds more in need. On Giving Tuesday, November 30th, you can show your support for our community's mental wellness, by giving a gift that will help provide free and compassionate healthcare and the hope for a brighter future.
Happy Holidays!
From everyone at the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, we wish you Happy Holidays. We hope you take time to spend with your loved ones and care for your mental health throughout the holiday season.
Project Cheer
For over 10 years we've been providing care packages to over 350 local behavioral hospital patients in an effort to spread holiday cheer. You can help by making a donation today, one $10 donation covers the cost of one care package, or by gifting care package items prior to Friday, December 10th. Click below to learn more, donate or view our Amazon Wishlist.
You Are A Lifeguard
According to the CDC, emergency room visits by adolescent girls for suspected suicide attempts rose 51% between February and March 2021, compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

You Are A Lifeguard is building a network of suicide prevention Lifeguards committed to helping themselves or individuals that may be in need of support. Just taking the time to talk can make all the difference.
Legacy of Champions Luncheon
We are gearing up for next year's Legacy of Champions Luncheon taking place at the Rosen Centre Hotel on May 25, 2022! We hope you will join us to honor the great people who have done so much for our community's mental health.
Seeking Volunteers!
Do you live in Orange or Seminole County and want to make a difference in the lives of people who are recovering in local behavioral health facilities from a mental health crisis? Our Guardian Advocates serve as temporary surrogate decision makers for people who have been involuntarily hospitalized for mental health reasons.

Click below or contact Tiara at TLeath@mhacf.org for more info.
Thank you to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church!
We would like to thank Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool for their incredibly generous contribution to the mental wellbeing of our community.
Welcome to our new Outlook Clinic Interns
We are proud to welcome our new Winter 2021 interns to our Outlook Clinic, the only free mental health clinic for the uninsured in Central Florida. We look forward to seeing them grow and learn with us over the course of their internship.

To become an intern, contact Jeffrey at JMcCary@mhacf.org or 407-836-2542.
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