David Lawrence Centers

03/12/2026

Thank you to the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) for awarding DLC a $10,000 grant to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional recovery residence. These renovations include remodeling the kitchen and one of the bathrooms, as well as completing smaller repairs to ensure the residence remains a welcoming and therapeutic environment for its residents.

Read more about Hope Home at - https://davidlawrencecenters.org/collier-community-foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-support-hope-home-renovation/

03/02/2026

Thank you to the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for awarding David Lawrence Centers a three-year $100,000 grant to support the Community Action Team (CAT) program. The CAT team focuses on individualized treatment to support emotional, behavioral, and mental health recovery delivered in school, home, and community settings. The funds will help ensure that youth facing behavioral health challenges and at risk of out-of-home placement, along with their families, can access comprehensive mental health services at no cost.

02/25/2026

Thank you to Naples United Church of Christ for their $41,545 donation to the DLC Wellness Institute. Focused on awareness, empowerment, and proactive skill development, the DLC Wellness Institute is a trusted community partner committed to helping people thrive at every stage of life by offering wellness programs, trainings, and resources to support overall well-being. Click here to learn more - https://davidlawrencecenters.org/wellnessinstitute/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from DLC!

02/06/2026

Our Beam of Hope Celebration brought our community together as we placed the final beam within the stunning entrance canopy in the new Collier County Behavioral Health Center. A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us. Your presence reinforces our shared commitment to mental health and wellness for all. 💙

02/05/2026

“It’s important to remember that loving yourself is not a reward to be earned. It’s a basic requirement for functioning well in your daily life.” Prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s the key to showing up fully for others.

DLC Wellness Institute’s Wellness Program Supervisor, Jasmine Pagano, was featured in Life In Naples with her article "True Generosity Begins with Caring for Yourself." Discover how giving yourself the care and attention you need, making adjustments to support your own well-being, and setting boundaries can help you maintain healthy relationships. Click here to read the full article:

By Jasmine Pagano, Wellness Program Supervisor at DLC Wellness Institute at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Many of us have been taught that putting everyone else’s needs before our own is the best way to be a good friend, partner or employee. We worry that prioritizing our own needs ...

01/31/2026

Excited to kick off the Naples Winter Wine Festival with Meet the Kids Day! David Lawrence Centers is proud to be one of six community partners in this year’s Mental Health Initiative. Meet the Kids Day brings together trustees, patrons, and supporters to connect with the organizations they champion. This year’s theme, “Through My Lens, The Heart of It All,” truly reflected the Naples Children Foundation mission: creating lasting change by investing in programs that transform the lives of vulnerable children in Collier County. Since 2000, NCF has raised over $336 million, empowering 385,000 children through nearly 90 nonprofit partnerships—including DLC. Together, we’re bridging gaps in education and healthcare, strengthening families, and transforming our community.

01/28/2026

Click here to register: https://davidlawrencecenters.org/events/

Did you know, our friends at David Lawrence Centers offer free Mental Health First Aid Trainings? Please see the dates below and email dlceducates@dlcenters.org to register

Adult MHFA, Virtual - 9am-4pm, Monday February 23rd

Youth MHFA, Virtual - 9:30am-3pm, Friday, March 20th

Youth MHFA, In-Person - 9:30am-3pm, Friday, April 17th at North Collier Regional Park

Adult MHFA, In-Person - 9am-4pm, Friday, April 24th at St. Matthew's House - Empowerment Hub

01/20/2026

We’re proud to share that the Supervisor of DLC’s Pathways to Healing Program, Denise McNulty, was interviewed by Cary Barbour from WGCU Public Media! She shared what a typical day looks like, who our program supports, and highlighted the dedicated staff making a difference every day. Thanks to WGCU for helping us spread the word!

https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2026-01-14/david-lawrence-centers-program-helps-patients-transition-from-hospitalization-to-day-treatment

The Pathways to Healing Program is a voluntary, structured day treatment program for adults aged 18 and over. Services are designed to address both mental health and substance use challenges. Click here to learn more:

https://davidlawrencecenters.org/outpatient-programs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPXVI5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNeU4wUGUwZHNzWGFJb0Jjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlMM6ag3aNgNmBON9myJ0wK-Ml8a0cQU2WW9XS24s0neOyou0ysDI5mCTdrw_aem_IAVVQwmwdMylgK_3qKHFfA

New David Lawrence Centers program, Pathways to Healing, helps people undergoing behavioral health treatments with transition after hospitalization.

01/09/2026

We are so proud of Jasmine Pagano, Supervisor of Wellness Programs at DLC, for being selected as one of the 2026 FGCU Alumni Award Winners!

Hear from her supervisor, Jessica Liria, Director of Community Wellness and Impact, “Jasmine has been instrumental in advancing the growth and impact of our department. She leads a skilled team delivering evidence-based education and wellness initiatives to youth, parents, and community partners. Her ability to foster collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and drive innovative programming has elevated prevention work across Collier County. I am confident her continued leadership will leave an enduring mark on our field.”

Congratulations, Jasmine!

01/09/2026

Check out this interview between Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan and David Lawrence Centers CEO Scott Burgess. Last summer, they sat down at the Florida Behavioral Health Conference in Orlando to discuss behavioral health initiatives being tested across Florida and locally here at DLC.

Florida Behavioral Health Association's Scott Burgess shared with Anchor Wendy Ryan the new initiatives being tested across Florida.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from DLC!