Apalachee Center Hosts 2014 Baker Act Training Tallahassee, FL. March 21, 2014 – On March 25th, Apalachee Center will host the 2014 Baker Act Training, presented by Martha Lenderman, MSW, one of Florida’s recognized experts on the Baker Act statute. The Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act, provides legal procedures for…
Ask yourself what is going wrong in your life and more likely than not you will very easily call to mind your problems at home, at work, with your health, or your finances. (If anyone tells you their life is perfect and they have no problems, don’t believe them!) It is so easy to notice…
Apalachee Center’s long-term staff were recently recognized and thanked, by the Governing Board of Directors at their annual Board meeting, for their long-term commitment to the missionand vision of Apalachee Center. Congratulations to: Josephine Madry Leon Outpatient Program – 10 years Virginia Kelly Accounting Department – 15 years Lucy Pride Homeless Project – 15 years…
Governing Board Elects New Officers The Governing Board of Directors of Apalachee Center, Inc., recently elected new officers for Fiscal Year 2013/14 as follows: John Dailey (Leon County) – Board Chairperson Harry Falk (Franklin County) – Vice-Chairperson Edwin Fleet (Leon County) – Chair of the Board’s Budget, Investments & Insurance Committee Oscar Howard (Taylor County)…
Netsmart Continues Public Policy Leadership As legislation focused on mental health gains momentum in Congress, Netsmart continues as a strong advocate on behalf of its clients and providers across the country. Latest Update On August 1, 2013 Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA] and Rep. Ron Barber [D-AZ] introduced the bipartisan Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. This…
People have the innate desire to feel purposeful and productive. One way that many people feel like they have purpose is through working or volunteering. Feeling like one is giving back to the community or contributing to society can help keep the body and mind active and create a feeling of well-being. There is a…
Welcome to Mental Health Matters, a regular column in the Tallahassee Grapevine that features stories and tips on issues relating to mental health, from the staff of Apalachee Center. This week, I’m very excited to be using this space for something a little different. I want to let you know about a new place to…
The term “trauma” is commonly used in our world today. In fact, we have witnessed several events recently publicized across news media that have been traumatic for many people in different ways. It is also very likely you have experienced something significant during your lifetime that you label as traumatic. The experience of trauma is…
Almost everyone experiences a crisis at some point in life or knows someone who did. Crises are events like the loss of a loved one or job, a breakup, horrific trauma, injury, or drug abuse. They can leave people feeling helpless and hopeless. People in crisis can be hospitalized, sometimes against their will, if they…
Whether you’re prone to depression, grieving a loss or just feeling a bit “bah-hum-bug,” a season focused on joy can be tough. Here are some tips for surviving the holidays: Keep Yourself Healthy Maintaining healthy habits is essential to treating and preventing “the blues.” Heading to bed on time and avoiding lengthy post-party naps is…