NAMI Florida

This International Women’s Day, we honor the strength, courage, and contributions of women everywhere. From our founders to the many women leading NAMI today, women have always been at the heart of the mental health movement—advocating, supporting, and breaking barriers. ?? To every woman: Your voice matters. Your well-being matters. You are enough. Whether you're a leader, caregiver, advocate, friend, or someone simply doing your best each day—we see you, and we celebrate you. Together, let’s continue fostering a world where every woman has access to mental health care, support, and the opportunity to thrive. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

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A Forbes report published January 2, 2025, ranked Florida #4 on the list of worst states for mental health care in 2024. Individuals with mental illness in Florida lack access to mental health care due to high costs and a shortage of mental health treatment centers. ? Florida has the fourth highest percentage of adults who have a mental health disorder and could not see a doctor due to cost (30.1%). ? The Sunshine State stands out as having the seventh fewest mental health treatment centers with 11.88 per 10,000 businesses. ? The state also has the seventh highest percentage of adults with a mental illness who do not receive any treatment (58.4%). ? Florida has the 12th highest percentage of adults with a mental illness who are uninsured (13.6%). ? The state ranks 12th highest for the percentage of youth with private health insurance that does not cover mental or emotional problems (11.4%). https://lnkd.in/griCYmdb

?? Exciting Announcement! ?? We’re heading to the #SXSWEDU conference! NAMI, Dr. Christine Crawford, MD, MPH and Girl Scouts of the USA are teaming up for a featured session?Mental Health: It Takes a Village,?a powerful discussion on youth mental health and loneliness. Together, we're addressing the pressing issues of youth mental health and loneliness, aiming to foster resilience and support for our young community. Stay tuned for insights and updates from this impactful discussion. ???? #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #SXSWEDU

It was great to spend a couple of days with NAMI National Board members Joyce Campbell and Shirley Holloway, and the new COO, Mike Wood, and learn more about strategic planning and initiatives happening at the national level. #NAMI

When we can talk about it, we are empowered.

Carrfour Supportive Housing (Miami-Dade County) and Foot Print to Success Clubhouse (Broward County) are having their ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the opening of a new permanent supportive housing development for people with SMI combined with an international-model Clubhouse on the bottom floor to provide a scheduled workday, vocational education and supported employment, and a social network for members. Regular affordable housing is included as well. Southwest Hammocks, with 100 units, is a wonderful example of independent housing with wrap-around supports and began as a dream of a few NAMI Broward family members. Margaret Mead was so right when she said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Thank you to NAMI Broward, BBHC, Carrfour Supportive Housing, the City of Pembroke Pines, the Broward County Commission, the Florida Department of Children & Families, the Florida Dpt. of Environmental Protection and Division of State Lands, the Governor's Cabinet, and many more. It sure does take a big village!

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