David Lawrence Centers

08/21/2025

⚠️ Today is National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day ⚠️

August 21st is recognized as National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day to honor the lives lost to fentanyl, bring public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, and provide resources on overdose prevention.

While fentanyl can be a controlled, prescribed substance for pain management, many opioid-related overdoses are attributed to substances illegally manufactured and purchased on the streets. This uncontrolled fentanyl is often mixed, or laced, with other drugs such as he**in, co***ne, and methamphetamine, typically without the user’s knowledge. Fentanyl, whether medical or illicit, can lead to significant health effects such as addiction, chronic mental and physical health complications, and death.

If you or someone you know is struggling with dependence or addiction to fentanyl, help is available. There are multiple treatment options for opioid recovery. David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health offers many of these options, including Detoxification and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Detoxification Services (Detox): The Detoxification Unit provides short-term, 24-hour inpatient care for detoxification and withdrawal management services to individuals who seek voluntary treatment.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): The MAT program is a combination of FDA-approved medications, counseling, and behavioral therapies for adults struggling with opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder. To access Substance Use Treatment Services like MAT and Detox, please call (239) 455-8500. Other recovery services we offer include a variety of Outpatient programs and our residential treatment program, Crossroads.

Click here to learn more: https://davidlawrencecenters.org/addiction-recovery/

Narcan® (naloxone) is a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose by attaching to receptors within the body’s nervous system and blocking the opioid from binding to the receptors. This allows the brain to regain control of the body’s functioning. Narcan® is administered through a nasal spray and provided to the community at no cost. If you would like to complete Narcan training to help save lives, please email DLCEducates@dlcenters.org to learn more.

08/20/2025

⭐Now Hiring⭐
Are you an experienced clinician with a heart for helping others? Take the next step in your career path with us at David Lawrence Centers! We are now hiring a Florida-licensed clinician to contribute to our Intensive Outpatient Program, where your skills can make a real difference.

The responsibilities will include providing therapy, managing caseloads, and planning treatment programs while creating a therapeutic environment for our clients. If you have the passion and the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Click here to learn more about the position and apply today! https://ow.ly/C05a50WIoYs

07/31/2025

🌟Exciting Leadership Opportunity at DLC!🌟
We have an amazing opportunity for a dynamic leader to fill the Medical Director & Inpatient Psychiatrist position at David Lawrence Centers. Guide a talented team while shaping patient care strategies and providing critical oversight and innovation. Your leadership can help transform lives!

Apply today: https://davidlawrencecenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Medical-Director--Inpatient-Psychiatrist-2489

An active, unrestricted Florida medical license as a psychiatrist, current DEA registration, and a Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited institution are required.

07/24/2025

Led by Briana Leschen, Assistant Director of Community Impact at the Juliet Collier Sproul Center, residents of Raffia Preserve Community donated dozens of chunky-knit blankets to the David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health.

These beautiful, handcrafted gifts are more than just a source of warmth—they are a powerful reminder to our clients that they are seen, valued, and supported by their community. Each blanket represents compassion, creativity, and the comfort of human connection. We thank these volunteers for their kindness and the time and care poured into every blanket.

07/23/2025

Collier County providers report a surge in youth mental health needs. New grants aim to expand care and early intervention services.

07/21/2025

🌟 Join Our Advancement Team as an Advancement Assistant! 🌟

This full-time position offers a chance to support our dedicated teams in Development, Marketing & Communications, Prevention & Education, and Strategic Partnerships. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization while gaining valuable experience in the field. Apply today! https://davidlawrencecenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Advancement-Assistant-2476

07/18/2025

𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆,

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your steadfast support of the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

This new behavioral health center will serve as a beacon of hope, ensuring adults throughout our community have access to the transformational behavioral health they need and deserve.

As one of the first community projects funded by Collier County’s 2018 infrastructure sales surtax, the Collier County Behavioral Health Center proves that 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 in supporting our community’s behavioral health needs.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

07/15/2025

07/05/2025

🚧 Big news from our Bathey Lane campus! This week, we demolished the first building to make room for the Diermeier Access and Integrated Care Center. This innovative 15,000-square-foot facility will provide essential care to our community, featuring a walk-in behavioral health center and integrated services for mental and physical health. Stay tuned for updates!

07/04/2025

Become a Certified Medical Assistant with David Lawrence Centers!

In this role, you will actively participate in treatment planning, working directly with clients to understand their needs and helping design effective care strategies. This position offers a chance to enhance the quality of care provided to our clients and contribute to their recovery. Apply today!
https://davidlawrencecenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Certified-Medical-Assistant-2466

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from DLC!

07/03/2025