A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and healing.
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health
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SWFL InsiderWellness
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Creating opportunities to discuss behavioral health challenges and resources can support prevention and early intervention, reduce crises and fight stigma.
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Public AffairsThought Leaders
Collier County mental health crisis needs your voice – Say YES to saving lives NOW at David Lawrence Centers
In 2018, Collier voters approved a sales surtax that would fund a desperately needed new $25 million Central Receiving Facility managed by DLC to help address the mental health and addiction crisis.
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Motivated by her own struggles with anxiety, actress Goldie Hawn started the non-profit MindUP™ to help youth better understand their thoughts and feelings.
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Behavioral health technology expert Solomé Tibebu to headline David Lawrence Centers’ Sound Minds™ Luncheon
DLC will host behavioral health strategist Solomé Tibebu as the Sound Minds™ Luncheon keynote speaker on March 25, 2022 at Arthrex One Conference Center.
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DLC has welcomed board-certified adult psychiatrist, Maxim Chasanov, MD, as its new Adult Medical Director.
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Galas and EventsSWFL Calendar
Former Senator and mental health advocate, Garrett Richter, and his wife Diana will co-chair DLC Sound Minds™ Luncheon
Longtime community supporter and mental health advocate, Garrett Richter, will chair the DLC Sound Minds™ Luncheon on March 22, 2022.
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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood concern that may extend into adulthood.
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Charitable NotesSWFL Insider
Clark Family Foundation grant expands DLC’s children’s community mental health, prevention and education services
The Clark Family Foundation awarded David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) a $75k grant to support at-risk children’s mental health treatments.
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For two decades, suicide rates have risen.