Solace Counseling

10/16/2025

These resources can help save lives. Just as it's important to refer our neighbor to the right service or professional, it is also important to know who to turn to for help when struggling with your mental health. We all need each other.

A Statement from the CEO of NAMI Greater Orlando
October 16th, 2025

The recent deaths by su***de among students in Seminole County have left our community heartbroken and grieving deeply. As the CEO of NAMI Greater Orlando, I want to express our profound condolences to the families, friends, classmates, educators, and the entire Seminole County community affected by this tragedy.

These young lives—filled with potential, promise, and purpose—were lost far too soon. Our hearts ache alongside every student, parent, teacher, and neighbor who is struggling to make sense of this pain. Please know that you are not alone in your grief or in your healing.

In moments like this, we are reminded that mental health is community health. NAMI Greater Orlando stands with our partners—the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Recovery Connections of Central Florida, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, Ali’s Hope Foundation, and others—in offering compassion, education, and tangible support to those in crisis. Together, we are committed to ensuring that help and hope remain within reach for every individual and family.

We also extend our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the Seminole County Public Schools community. The loss is felt not only by those directly impacted but across our entire region. We stand ready to support schools, students, and parents through mental health awareness initiatives, educational programs, and peer-led support opportunities.

To anyone who may be struggling: please reach out. You do not have to face this pain alone. There is help, there is hope, and there are people who care.

Resources for Help

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S. for immediate support.

Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor.

NAMI Greater Orlando HelpLine — Call 407-253-1900 for local information, support, and resources.

Local and school-based mental health supports — Counselors, social workers, and crisis teams are available through Seminole County Public Schools and local partner organizations.

With heartfelt sorrow and unwavering support,

Freddy Morello, CEO
NAMI Greater Orlando

09/18/2025

If you've observed an abundance of plants in the office, it's all thanks to our resident horticulturalist, Stephan Monteserin. He impresses us with his exceptional talent for cultivating all things living.

09/07/2025

It’s ***dePreventionWeek💙

Our Community Walks, bring together loss survivors, su***de prevention advocates, and more to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent su***de.

Take a moment this week to sign up for a Walk near you at afsp.org/walks

09/01/2025

This ***dePreventionMonth, we want to remind you that connection is truly our greatest strength in the fight against su***de.

At AFSP, we foster a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through their healing. Family, friends, neighbors, students and coworkers who’ve got each other’s backs, looking out for each other.

When people come together, hope can win.

Learn more, and connect with your local AFSP chapter: afsp.org