David Lawrence Centers Expands its Holistic Wellness Services, Extends Healing to Children & Adult Clients

Naples, Fl – When children and adults enter treatment at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health treatment... Read More

Tips to Make the Best out of Getting Back-to-School

By: Jessica Liria, M.S., Prevention and Education Manager with David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health A new school year elicits many emotions for both students and parents. Excitement and... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Welcomes Two New Members to the DLC Advocates Board of Directors

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, announced... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Promotes Jessica Liria to Prevention and Education Manager

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health treatment center serving children, adults and families, has... Read More

Brooke Shields to Appear at the Annual Sound Minds® Celebration to Raise Critical “Access to Care” Funding for DLC

Naples, Fl – As the demand for mental health and substance use services continues to skyrocket in Collier County, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), the county’s only... Read More

A Mindful Mission: 7 Ways for Faith-based Organizations to Support DLC’s Mission

By: Jessica Liria, MS, Prevention and Education Manager Faith and spirituality play an important role in the prevention and recovery of behavioral health challenges. For individuals living... Read More

Registration Now Open for Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, will... Read More

Maternal Mental Health Help & Resources

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), or visit: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline • 24/7, free, confidential hotline... Read More

Maternal Depression Awareness

By Emma Handsel, RN, BSN RN Perinatal Educator Women's & Children's Resource Center NCH Healthcare System The BirthPlace According to the March of Dimes, postpartum depression... Read More

Social Wellbeing for Seniors: Setting ourselves up for connection and harmony in our later years

by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® While social connection is a fundamental need for our mental, emotional, and physical health, it’s... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Offers Variety of Educational Opportunities in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, will host a... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Receives $10,000 Transportation Grant from Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, received a... Read More

FGCU Fraternity Expands Partnership with DLC to Support Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, announced... Read More

David Lawrence Centers to Host Youth Suicide Prevention Talk with Suicide Attempt Survivor; Emma Benoit

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, has... Read More

Mental Health Starts at Home: Engage Your Children in a Family Wellbeing Plan

by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® In Southwest Florida, we have all kinds of tools, systems, and routines for proactively protecting our... Read More

Building the Foundation: Infant Mental Health

-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Societal and cultural stigmas surrounding mental health can produce negative thoughts and... Read More

Nurturing our First and Lifelong “Team”: A Model for Building Healthy Family Dynamics

by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® When I was a teenager, I sometimes would joke that our family put the “fun” in dysfunctional.... Read More

Focusing on Hope this Holiday Season

Written by: DLC Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S., There is no doubt about it—times are tough. As we enter the holiday season, it can be difficult to see through the challenges... Read More

Journaling through the Blue Zones Well-being Principles for Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health

by DLC Community Partner Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® No matter what you are looking to improve in your life, the information available these days can be... Read More

How to Provide Support and Address Concerns

Written by: Jessica Liria M.S., Community Outreach Specialist Recognizing the signs that someone is experiencing challenges with a mental health concern is part of what can be, a complicated... Read More

DLC Partners with the Community to Help our Troops Battle the War Within When They Return Home

Each May, we celebrate Memorial Day. It is usually a time spent with family and friends, having a barbeque, or celebrating the start of summer. But as we enjoy the day off, we must pause and reflect... Read More

The Inner Work of Hurricane Recovery: Leveraging Self-Reflection for Helpful and Meaningful Action

By DLC Community Partner, Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® In times of crisis, our emotions can be in a constant and confusing state of flux. For example, as... Read More

6 Ways to Address the Impacts of Hurricane Ian with Youth

Written by: Jessica Liria M.S., Community Outreach Specialist As we witness the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian and the continued suffering of residents up and down Florida’s West Coast, it... Read More

National Recovery Month & Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Break the Myth, Break the Stigma

By DLC Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Myths and Facts about Suicide Myth: People who threaten suicide just want attention. Fact: The attention a person receives from... Read More

Recovery for All: The Universal Longing to Restore our Sense of Wholeness

By Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® When the word “recovery” is mentioned in the context of behavioral health, many of us instinctively think of addiction... Read More

Tips to Help Children Develop Emotional Intelligence Skills for Mental Well-being and Resilience

By Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC, Founder and President of Purpose Journey® For children, mental health largely involves the development of emotional and social skills that directly impact their... Read More

3 Movies to Talk about Mental Health with Children

By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Inside Out Are there good and bad emotions? No! We don’t want to label our... Read More

Youth Mental Health: A Reality Check

-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Community Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Childhood, a period of simpler times . . . right? For many adults, the first two decades of... Read More

Want to reduce stress and enhance well-being? Experiment with journal writing.

By: Lisa Gruenloh, MPAP, CPC For many of us, life has never been more complex, uncertain and stress ridden. It’s reflective of the world we live in, as well has the unique challenges each of us... Read More

How Summit Church Addresses Mental Health

By: Summit Church Summit Church is a Baptist, three-campus church in Fort Myers, Gateway, and Naples with a combined weekly attendance of about 2,000. The church aims to be such an integral part... Read More

DLC Narcan Kits

By: Ashley Valvano Per CDC reports, more than 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in the last year. Narcan (Naloxone) is a potentially life-saving medication designed to help reverse the effects... Read More

4 Ways to Start a Conversation about Mental Health

By Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. 1. Take advantage of opportunities around you. Utilize the present moment to talk about what is happening in front of you. As you and your... Read More

Home Base Florida & DLC Announce New Mental Health Services for Veterans and Families Impacted by the Invisible Wounds of War

There are more than 1.5 million Veterans in Florida representing the third largest Veteran population in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 3 Veterans returns home with an invisible wound.... Read More

DLC Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with First-Ever Mind Your Mind Community Day

Naples, Fl – In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving... Read More

Wise and Paulson Join David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Development Team

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, has welcomed... Read More

Help & Hope for Veterans

How DLC is partnering with a local nonprofit to help with invisible wounds Jason, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served on more than 100 combat missions in Iraq. Like many veterans, he came home... Read More

“Before I found David Lawrence Centers, I was merely existing”

My name is Aome Rogers, and I am Communications Director for DLC Advocates, formerly known as DLC Young Executives. The importance of mental health resources in any community is vital. I grew up... Read More

Community Advocacy: How to advocate for positive change in your community

By: Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, director of government relations at the Greater Naples Chamber Advocacy can play an important role in building a stronger community, but the prospect can be... Read More

Moorings Park Foundation Grant Funds Behavioral Health Treatment for Seniors at David Lawrence Centers

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, has received... Read More

How to prioritize mental wellness in 2023

- By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Ringing in the new year is an age-old tradition to celebrate our experiences over the last 12 months, to acknowledge the challenges... Read More

Caregiver Fatigue: Take Steps to Cope with Stress

-By DLC's Access and Outreach Clinician, Cindy Gallo. Taking care of a loved one who has a chronic illness such as Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, physical disabilities, or any other age-related... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Installs New Officers

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, has... Read More

8 Ways to Improve Your Overall Wellness

-By David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Many thoughts come to mind when considering the term “wellness.” Examples include... Read More

Workplace burnout: 4 common symptoms and how to prevent it

-By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. The average full-time employee working 40 hours per week spends about 25% of their total living time “on the clock.” That’s... Read More

David Lawrence Centers CEO Featured on the Good Neighbor Podcast

Recently, the David Lawrence Centers CEO, Scott Burgess, was featured on the Good Neighbor Podcast to speak about how David Lawrence Centers serves the Collier County community. Take a listen to... Read More

Shining the Light on ADHD and Mental Health

-By DLC Children's Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood concern that may extend into adulthood. It is characterized as a... Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: There is hope. There is help.

By DLC's Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria, M.S. With mental health concerns being both common and on the rise, it's important to be aware of warning signs that those around us need... Read More

DLC Employee Spotlight – Pursuing Professional Growth

One incredible thing about our staff at DLC is that they are always looking to get even better at the great work they are already doing. Two of our clinicians — Britten Grayden and Kylie Sumner... Read More

Good Times for a Great Cause: Chip in for DLC Co-Chairs Passionate about Raising Mental Health Awareness

Peter Michaels isn’t likely to break 100 when he plays in the 8th Annual Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament this October. But he doesn’t care. Because for him, it’s not about the competition.... Read More

Keep Your Mental Health in Mind this May (and Always)!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Lira, M.S. provides these helpful tips to strengthen and protect your mind: Prevention is Essential The... Read More

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