Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida

10/23/2025

📰 IN THE NEWS: IMPACT in St. Johns County with Commissioner Sarah Arnold, St. Augustine Youth Services - SAYS, Investing in Kids - INK, and St. Johns County Behavioral Health Consortium

10/13/2025

ST. JOHNS COUNTY:

St. Johns County Spearheads New Children’s Advocacy Group 💫

St. Johns County has helped launch IMPACT: Advocating for Children Today, Inc., with community partners to identify the needs, resources, and partnerships to improve the lives of St. Johns County children and their families by advocating for a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. A community workshop was held in August to proceed forward with program priorities, funding opportunities, and the formation of a board of directors.

The objectives of IMPACT are to advocate for children's behavioral health care, including substance use and mental health, medical care, social-emotional development, educational needs, children's physical and emotional safety, and their societal needs.

🔗 Learn more about this incredible initiative focused on supporting the well-being of children and families within our community: https://bit.ly/42yl5rs

*Pictured Left to Right: Co-Chair Patti Greenough, Commissioner Sarah Arnold, Co-Chair Schuyler Siefker

St. Augustine Youth Services - SAYS
Investing in Kids - INK
Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
St. Johns County Behavioral Health Consortium

10/07/2025

📢 2025 County Health Profiles are published!

Each year, releases detailed profiles for each of the 7 counties in Northeast Florida. These profiles provide insights into demographics, socioeconomic factors, health rankings, disease rates, maternal and child health, healthcare access, and more through visually engaging infographics. 📊

📍 Check out the latest health snapshot for your county!

📥 View the profiles here: https://hpcnef.org/county-health-profiles

09/10/2025

DUVAL COUNTY: An invitation from our partners!

An Invitation to a Public Forum: "What Everyone Should Know About Breast Health"

Dr. Julie Bradley and Dr. Nancy Mendenhall of UF Health Proton Therapy Institute are joining the 2025 Panel of Experts and Guest Speaker, Mayor Donna Deegan for this breast health education Q&A session. Seating is limited for this Free event.

RSVP by Sept. 26 to Stephanie Crawford 904.244.4387 or Stephanie.Crawford@ufhealth.org

Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer: https://bit.ly/4nnftbl

08/28/2025

VOLUSIA COUNTY: Community discussion event from AdventHealth Fish Memorial and partner Sharsheret

📣 Join us on September 7th for an empowering Women’s Genetic Counseling Event!

Learn from experts about genetics, the BRCA gene, and their impact on breast and ovarian cancer—especially in Ashkenazi Jewish families. Discover the importance of genetic testing, family history, and prevention while connecting with community resources.

🗓 Sunday, September 7th
⏰ 2 PM – 4 PM
📍 AdventHealth Fish Memorial | Waves Conference Room

08/12/2025

The 2025 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Community Needs Assessment (CNA) for Nassau County is now available! 📢

Thanks to the voices of Nassau County residents and our partnership with Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, this report highlights local behavioral health priorities and opportunities for action.

🔗 Read the full report and see what matters most to our community: https://hpcnef.org/2025-ccbhc-nassau-cna-announcement/

Your input is shaping the future of behavioral health in Nassau County — thank you!

08/04/2025

Losing job-based health coverage, even if you quit or get fired, qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period any time to enroll in coverage for the rest of the year. ⚠ Contact your local Covering Florida Navigator today for more info!

🌐 Schedule an appointment: 123covered.org
📱 Call toll-free: (866) 295-5955

07/31/2025

We are grateful to Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare for partnering with us on their 2025 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Community Needs Assessment (CNA) in Nassau County. Many thanks to our community partners and Nassau County residents who participated in this assessment and helped share the survey with their neighbors. We appreciate you!

🔗 Read the full report at the link in the post!

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare (SPBH) in Nassau County partnered with the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, Inc. (HPCNEF) to conduct the 2025 Certified Community Behavioral Healthcare Clinic (CCBHC) Community Needs Assessment (CNA).

The purpose of the assessment was to utilize primary and secondary data collection to determine priorities, evaluate inventory resources, and strategize actions to improve the mental health and resiliency of the Nassau County community.

SPBH became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in 2022 to better serve the community’s needs and increase access to mental health and substance use services.

Read the report at https://bit.ly/SPBHCommunityNeedsAssessmentReport2025.

07/29/2025

DUVAL COUNTY EVENT: Back to School Block Party with Inspire to Rise, Inc.! 🎒🏫🎉

📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025
⌚ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 5927 Old Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210

07/21/2025

BAKER COUNTY: Check out the new Community Resource Hub at Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Baker County!

📅 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
🕑 10 AM–2 PM
📍 480 West Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063

BAKER COUNTY: Check out the new Community Resource Hub at Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Baker County!

📅 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
🕑 10 AM–2 PM
📍 480 West Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063

07/15/2025

Our RCORP-NAS program is dedicated to supporting mothers and mothers-to-be in Nassau County! 🤱❤️ We're spreading the word about vital resources and family support to ensure that every mom gets the care and help she needs. Do you know someone who can benefit from these resources?

🔗 Learn more: https://stjohnsruralhealthnetwork.org/rcorp-nas

07/15/2025

VIRTUAL SEMINAR: The Journey Continues: Stories of Strength and Survival

Shared by our partners. Register for your spot today!

🎗️ Free Virtual Seminar Invitation 🎗️
Jiles Jewels Inc. Presents
🌸 The Journey Continues: Stories of Strength and Survival 🌸
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring evening as we spotlight powerful voices in the breast cancer community—women who turned their pain into purpose and survival into strength.
Meet Our Courageous Panelists:
💖 Lakeisha Brown Scott – 10-Year Survivor
💖 Sylvia Bryant – 4-Year Survivor
🩺 Dr. Oluwadamilola T. Oladeru, M.D., M.B.A. – Mayo Clinic
Hosted By:
🌟 Tricshone Jiles
Founder & President, Jiles Jewels Inc.
12-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
✨ Be uplifted, empowered, and reminded that the journey continues. ✨
🔗 RSVP Now – Registration Link In Bio
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