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David Lawrence Centers Clinician Wins Statewide Provider of the Year Award

David Lawrence Centers Clinician Maureen Carmody Named Statewide Provider of the Year Award Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental... Read More

Recovery Month Awards Dinner Moved to November 2, 2017; David Lawrence Centers to Honor Five at Annual Ceremony

Naples, FL - The David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance use treatment facility serving children, adults and families, has announced... Read More

Tickets and Sponsorships Now Available for Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament Set for November 10, 2017

Naples, Fl – The David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance use treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is pleased... Read More

Free Community Support Groups for Coping After Irma

Not all of the damage from Irma is visible to the naked eye. Are you or someone you love struggling with the emotional and psychological impacts of Hurricane Irma? You are not alone. Natural... Read More

A Bigger (And More Positive) Impact than Irma

Contribute to DLC's Collier Mentally Strong Match Fund As many in our community are facing scarce resources and difficult conditions, they desperately need our services due to the psychological... Read More

Hurricane Irma Update – 9/17/2017 2:00 pm

Hurricane Irma Update September 17th 2:00 p.m. Power and phone lines are now fully operational at our main campus in Naples and the Horseshoe Drive Satellite Office but NOT at our Immokalee... Read More

The Phone Call That Saved My Life

By Jody My 14-year-old daughter screamed at me on my birthday this year. It was probably the best birthday present I’ve ever had. Because it saved my life. Let me explain . . . I was a... Read More

Generous Grant to Help Children

A $150,000 matching grant from the Schulze Family Foundation, their second large gift in as many years, will help complete our children’s outpatient center. For the second straight year, the... Read More

It’s Okay to Struggle. It’s Normal.

New board member Dr. Reisha Brown, a pediatrician, wants families to know that mental health challenges are quite normal, and that help is available. In her 10 years practicing as a pediatrician in... Read More

“I just want to make a difference.”

County Commissioner Andy Solis is working hard to make our community’s mental health system more effective and efficient. On the one hand, Andy Solis knows how good things are in Collier County.... Read More

50th ANNIVERSARY FACT: The First Lady of Mental Health

One in a series of articles focusing on the history of David Lawrence Centers, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. It’s been 47 years since Polly Keller was dubbed “The First Lady of... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Honors Five at 28th Annual Recovery Month Awards Dinner November 2, 2017

Due to Hurricane Irma, our Recovery Month Celebration has been postponed until Thursday, November 2. Naples, FL - The David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit... Read More

Grant Helps Clients Stay on Course

One of the hardest parts of beating an addiction is staying sober once you’ve kicked the habit. That’s why David Lawrence Center offers “wellness services” as part of its Crossroads Addiction... Read More

“One of My Favorite Days”

Few things make Leslie Wasserman happier than helping people turn their lives around . . . especially if one of those lives was literally on the brink of death. Wasserman, a retired... Read More

Traveling the Straight and Narrow

By: Mary R., Crossroads Recovery Blogger One of many blessings in my recovery journey has been learning to travel sober all over again. What a great feeling to fully take in the experience of new... Read More

50th ANNIVERSARY FACT: Who Is David Lawrence, Anyway?

One in a series of articles focusing on the history of David Lawrence Centers, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2018. David Lawrence Centers wasn’t always known by that name. Founded as... Read More

Eyes Wide Open

As the man described a difficult and dangerous journey with his personal war on drugs — including crime, fights, and prison — two high school girls listened in disbelief. Abby and Rachel,... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Awarded a $5,000 Grant from Bank of America for Supported Employment Services

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center serving children, adults and families, is pleased to... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Welcomes Local Pediatrician Reisha Brown, MD to the Board of Directors

David Lawrence Centers Appoints Mary Morton, CPA to the Board of Directors

David Lawrence Centers Receives $10,000 Grant for Crossroads Addiction Recovery Wellness Services

“I Lied About Everything, All the Time”

By. Mary R., Crossroads Volunteer Recovery Blogger When I was deep into my alcoholism, lying became a way of life. And not just lying about Big Things. I’d lie about even the littlest things, for... Read More

50th ANNIVERSARY FACT: A Tree Grows in Naples

One in a series of articles focusing on the history of David Lawrence Centers, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2018. If you’ve visited David Lawrence Centers, you’ve no doubt seen the... Read More

Driven to Provide Exceptional Care

David Lawrence Center’s Community Services cover a wide range of things — including driving to all corners of Collier County’s nearly 2,000 square miles. That requires reliable transportation,... Read More

A Place of Sanctuary

Interior designer Lisa Kahn, whose teen daughter turned her life around at DLC, brought the outdoors indoors to provide a peaceful setting for children. In the 1980s, the Japanese invented something... Read More

“Eye-Opening and Rewarding”

Pam seemed withdrawn, almost hostile. A teenage girl in the partial hospitalization program at David Lawrence Centers, Pam clearly didn’t want to have anything to do with the activity. Eight... Read More

Like Hell on Earth

No one should have to live like I did a few years ago. It was about as bad as you could imagine. I hated my life, and I thought about killing myself . . . especially when I thought about how far... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Clinician Earns Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional Designation

Naples, FL– David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center serving children, adults and families, is pleased to... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Receives Grant to Purchase Vehicles to Provide Community-Based Treatment to Children

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction treatment center serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce... Read More

“I Would Lash Out at My Family”

Giselle’s anger was out of control, and it hit her family the hardest . . . sometimes quite literally. When Giselle lost her cool, she would yell and scream, throw things, break things, and strike... Read More

H.A.L.T.-ing My Way to Sobriety

By Mary R., Crossroads Volunteer Recovery Blogger If you hang around the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous long enough, you’ll hear conversations sprinkled with easy-to-remember acronyms. H.O.W.... Read More

What You Need to Know About 13 Reasons

13 Reasons Why, the Netflix TV series about a high school girl’s suicide, is popular with teen viewers, in spite of its dark, heavy, and controversial subject matter. Parents and mental health... Read More

Five Decades of Changed Lives

Don’t you just love a celebration? So do I and we are busy planning the 50th Anniversary of David Lawrence Centers . And you’re invited! We want the entire community to join us in marking this... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Awarded League Club Grant to Expand Children’s Art Therapy Program

David Lawrence Centers Launches New Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance use treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is... Read More

Music Therapy’s Unique Power to Promote Healing

Therapy for mental illness is about change in the best possible way. Now think about music and you'll realize that music is rich with change. The notes of the melody change. Rhythms constantly... Read More

Healthcare Network Moves In Launching a New Collaboration to Treat the Whole Person

We are excited about the new collaboration that starts May 1st, 2017 between David Lawrence Centers and Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida. This alliance of two longstanding healthcare... Read More

David Lawrence Centers to Host Mental Health Month Fair and Grand Opening Celebration May 12, 2017; Free, Family Fun Activities and Prizes Planned

April’s Alcohol Awareness Month Provides Educational Opportunities to Help Parents Talk to Adolescents about the Impact of Alcohol Use and Offers Hope to Those Struggling

Each April, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to... Read More

Music Therapy Enriches DLC’s Holistic Care Approach

As the clinical supervisor of our Crisis Stabilization Unit, I oversee the holistic care we provide to clients—therapies that address the full range of their psychological, emotional, spiritual and... Read More

Pharmacogenetic Testing Can Save Lives

David Lawrence Centers has recently added pharmacogenetic testing for our clients, and this innovative tool is already proving extremely helpful. Let me explain a bit about what this testing is... Read More

Sixth Annual David Lawrence Centers Young Executives Sunset Cruise Set For June 15, 2017

Genoa, a QOL Healthcare Company Pharmacy Now Open at David Lawrence Center!

Naples, FL – Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company (Genoa) announced today the grand opening event of their 348th full-service, on-site pharmacy, which is located in David Lawrence Centers . This is... Read More

The Paradox of Loneliness in Addiction

Mary R., Crossroads Volunteer Recovery Blogger Addicts are lonely…and don’t even know it. As a recovering alcoholic, having just celebrated four continuous years of sobriety (a MIRACLE in itself,... Read More

Another Evidence-Based Therapy Added to Outpatient Treatment

David Lawrence Centers has added the evidence-based treatment tool called Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR) to our arsenal of outpatient therapies. Several of our therapists are already trained in... Read More

Meet Local Mental Health Heroes at our Mental Health Month Open House and Grand Opening in May

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, each year in May the mental health community joins together to reaffirm our commitment to building a better understanding of mental illnesses,... Read More

Teen Dextromethorphan Abuse: New Florida Law Passed

Did you know a new law has passed in Florida that prohibits the sale of over-the-counter cough medicine to underage teens? Cough medicine is a type of medication that is typically used to... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Names Mariana Perez Employee of the Year

Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Recovery is a family affair

"The alcoholic is like a tornado roaring his way through the lives of others. Hearts are broken. Sweet relationships are dead. Affections have been uprooted. Selfish and inconsiderate habits have... Read More

Changing Lives One Step at a Time

In 1981, I was a young middle school teacher in Naples. One day, I drove a student home to a migrant camp. He was wearing the worst pair of shoes I’d ever seen. What’s more, they didn’t fit the... Read More

Help One Person – and You’ve Done a Lot

It all started over breakfast with Scott. Scott Burgess, the CEO of David Lawrence Centers, is a parishioner of Living Word Family Church in Naples, where I am pastor. During fellowship, Scott... Read More

Mental Health Challenges Facing Teens & College Students

Did you know suicide is the second most common cause of death among today’s college students? A growing number of students have significant psychological problems, with increased levels of stress,... Read More

Mucinex Stolen from Lee County Drugstores

Dextromethorphan use is a growing problem among teens, who are consuming large amounts of cough medicine in order to get high off the drug. After the passing of a new Florida law prohibiting the sale... Read More

New Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program Fills a Gap in Treatment

We are very excited about our new Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), which serves teens 13 to 17 years old. This is the age range of most minors in our Children’s Crisis... Read More

David Lawrence Centers to Host Mood Disorder Expert Kay Redfield Jamison at 2017 Sound Minds ™ Mental Health Symposium March 25, 2017

Naples, Fl – David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance use treatment facility serving children, adults and families, along with our... Read More

Thinking About Making a New Year’s Resolution? – You Might Want to Think Again!

Mary R., DLC Volunteer Recovery Blogger Resolutions didn’t work for me. Not on New Year’s, not ever. “I woke up in the middle of the night and threw all the down the drain. I swore I... Read More

Our Partnership with David Lawrence Centers is a Win-Win

All of us are stakeholders when it comes to addressing mental illness and addiction issues in our community. This is one of the reasons I became a member of the David Lawrence Centers Board of... Read More

GRANT AWARDED TO ENHANCE FORENSIC REINTEGRATION

The State of Florida Department of Children and Families awarded Collier County Housing, Human and Veteran Services a criminal justice mental health and substance use reinvestment grant to expand the... Read More

“PEOPLE HAVE A HEART TO GIVE.”

Each year, as we plan our "Magical Musical Tour; Dancing through the Decades" annual gala, we identify a specific area of need within David Lawrence Centers and the community that would benefit... Read More

My New Year’s Resolution? I Resolve NOT to Resolve.

Resolutions didn’t work for me. Not on New Year’s, not ever. And I guess I’m not alone. Something like 200 million Americans will make a New Year’s resolution this year. Fewer than... Read More

The Heroin Epidemic – The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act

Can Florida Addiction Centers Put A Dent in the Heroin Epidemic? The heroin epidemic is right here in our backyard and it has been grabbing global attention and alarming congressional... Read More

STAYING SOBER THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS; Tiptoeing through the minefields of euphoric recall, stress and temptation

I remember that Christmas. I had a bit of sobriety under my belt and headed off to spend the holidays with my family….Big Book in hand; sponsor’s number in my cell; a plan for daily meetings. ... Read More

BEAT THE HOLIDAY BLUES: TIPS FOR COPING WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Holidays are joyful, festive times. Right? So why do they feel like an overwhelming minefield of triggers and temptations to people who suffer from addiction, mood swings, depression and... Read More

New Program Helps Prevent Opioid Overdoses and Accidental Deaths

In order to combat opioid overdoses and accidental deaths which have quadrupled since 2000, David Lawrence Centers now provides free access to NARCAN® Nasal Spray, the FDA-approved intranasal... Read More

“I WANT MY ARTWORK TO HELP PEOPLE CHANGE.”

Before starting counseling services with David Lawrence Centers (DLC), I was hopeless and felt nothing would ever change. I had several admissions to the Crisis Unit because I wanted to end the... Read More

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS NEW OUTDOOR FITNESS AND RECREATION AREA FOR EXPANDED CHILDREN’S CRISIS UNIT

The Children’s Crisis Unit outdoor space is going green… literally. Thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County, we are now able to create an outdoor fitness and... Read More

CIT PROGRAM TRAINS 1,000TH GRADUATE

David Lawrence Centers, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently celebrated a momentous milestone when the 1,000th graduate of the Crisis... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Signature Gala, “Magical Musical Tour – Dancing Through the Decades” Set for January 13th, 2017

Naples, Fl – The David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is pleased to... Read More

Powerful and Energetic “Decades” Show Planned at Magical Musical Tour 2017 Gala

Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at the “Magical Musical Tour – Dancing Through the Decades” 2017 gala, to celebrate David Lawrence Center’s 50 years of serving the mental... Read More

Feeling Good and Doing Good

By Diana Pleeter, General Manager, Foundation of Pelican Marsh, Inc. What could be better than feeling comfortable in jeans while supporting a great cause? But let me backtrack . .... Read More

Powerful and Energetic “Decades” Show Planned at Magical Musical Tour 2017 Gala

David Lawrence Centers Young Executives Holiday Bash Set for December 9, 2016

Naples, Fl – The David Lawrence Centers Young Executives invite fellow philanthropists and professionals to their seventh annual signature event, the "2016 Holiday Bash,” on Friday, December... Read More

Fabricio Ferrer Named David Lawrence Centers Direct Service Provider of the Year

David Lawrence Centers Welcomes Renée Davis as Director of Information Technology

Alcohol Detox & When to Get Help

Many people who struggle with alcohol addiction may at some point end up thinking about detoxing at home. Whether it was a conscious choice to quit cold turkey or the result of abstaining from... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Achieves Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Help: My Spouse is Addicted to Pain Pills

When someone you love immensely, such as your partner for life, is struggling with addiction, it can be crippling not knowing what to do. Drug abuse happens all across the US every day with... Read More

Battling the Blues? Boost Your Mood with Exercise

If you’re battling stress, depression, anxiety, or even just the occasional blues, exercise is a great way to help boost your mood. Additionally, incorporating exercise into your lifestyle can help... Read More

NEARLY NEW THRIFT STORE DONATIONS CAN NOW BENEFIT DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER THROUGH NEW AFFILIATION

Our loyal Encore customers and donors can now continue to support David Lawrence Centers through a new collaboration with Nearly New Thrift and Consignment of Naples. Located just down the street... Read More

Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk Appointed to David Lawrence Centers Board of Directors

Naples, Fl –David Lawrence Centers, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance use treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is pleased to... Read More

NEW FAMILY NIGHT OFFERS ADVICE ON HOW TO SUPPORT LOVED ONES IN CRISIS

David Lawrence Centers believes that a strong support system can be one of the most valuable assets in the recovery journey of people with mental illness or addiction. That’s why we recently... Read More

BARNES & NOBLE BRIGHTENS CHILDREN’S DAYS AT DLC

It all started with my tour of David Lawrence Centers . As we walked through the Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit, I learned that the center is enlarging the space. I was amazed at the... Read More

NEW ONSITE PHARMACY SERVICES WILL ADVANCE INTEGRATED CARE

David Lawrence Centers has partnered with Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company (Genoa), the sixth largest drug chain in the United States with over 325 pharmacies located on the campuses of community... Read More

“Pinky” Drug Banned in Florida

An emergency order was signed earlier this week to keep a deadly drug off the streets in Southwest Florida. U-47700, also known as "Pinky," has led to more than 50 deaths. Crossroad's Nancy... Read More

DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER YOUNG EXECUTIVES CHAIR ALLISON DURIAN JOINS DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRENT LOVETT, MD RETURNS TO DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER AS SENIOR CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIST

Understanding a Loved One’s Addiction: Get Educated

If you suspect that a loved one may be suffering from addiction, or if he or she is currently in treatment for a substance use disorder, it’s important to educate yourself about addiction and how... Read More

David Lawrence Centers Young Executives Host a Wish List Friendraiser

Increased State Funding Expands Children’s Services

Thanks to the advocacy efforts of Senator Garrett Richter and State Representative Matt Hudson with final approval by Governor Rick Scott, the David Lawrence Centers received a $187,000 increase... Read More

SCIENCE PROVES IT: GIVING MAKES YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY!

Research shows that charitable giving makes you feel happy and optimistic. What’s more, acting generously even helps you live longer! Plus, when you give, others will too. 5 Ways Giving to the... Read More

From Troublemaker to Dean’s List; How Donor Dollars Can Help

Charlie loved playing with his best friend, his god sister. Family marveled at their closeness. But when Charlie was four years old, his god sister died – and a storm took hold of Charlie and... Read More

MATCHING GRANT KICK STARTS CRISIS UNIT EXPANSION FUNDING

Thanks to a $100,000 matching grant provided by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and two lead gifts from local philanthropists Jodi Bertholdt and Jerry Nichols, the Children’s Crisis... Read More

Harmon-Meek Gallery Funds Kids Art Therapy

The Meek Family, owners and operators of Naples’ oldest art gallery the Harmon-Meek Gallery, believe in supporting organizations in the community through their love of art. They raise money for... Read More

State of Florida Funding Expands Collier County Veterans Treatment Court

Thanks to the advocacy efforts of Senator Garrett Richter and Representative Kathleen Passidomo, along with the approval of Governor Rick Scott, David Lawrence Centers in conjunction with the 20th... Read More

DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER HONORS FIVE AT 27TH ANNUAL RECOVERY MONTH AWARDS DINNER

Therapy: Starting a Therapeutic Garden

Did you know that an excellent way to ease mental stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression is right in your backyard? Simply by planting and taking care of a garden, you could benefit from reduced... Read More

Trending: Pill Roulette

What is trending in youth culture today? We'd like to think it's a popular high-tech app or an active sports program. However, you'd be surprised to learn it's a dangerous game of the 90's that is... Read More

DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER NOW ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR FREE PARENTING PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT BEGIN IN OCTOBER 2016

The Heroin Epidemic – The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act

Can Florida Addiction Centers Put A Dent in the Heroin Epidemic? The heroin epidemic is right here in our backyard and it has been grabbing global attention and alarming congressional... Read More

How Long Should Children Sleep Every Day?

You may have heard that children need more sleep than adults — after all, they’re still growing. For children, getting enough sleep is critical for brain development and academic success. But how... Read More

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