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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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
"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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
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 MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
You’ve felt it coming on, and you know it’s there, but explaining what chronic anxiety is to someone who has never experienced it can be a daunting task. And even though you know you have it,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Four NFL draft picks representing the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills took time out of their busy training schedules to stop by David Lawrence Centers in July. While on campus,... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Published in the July 2016 "Teen Issue" of eBella Magazine. By: Nancy Dauphinais, David Lawrence Centers Chief Operating Officer As parents, grandparents, teachers or mentors who have a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Published in the July 2016 "Teen Issue" of eBella Magazine. By Nancy Dauphinais, David Lawrence Centers Chief Operating Officer A national research study demonstrated that that kids who played a... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
David Lawrence Centers is participating in several Back to School events throughout the month of August to spread the message to parents and their kids about our services and promote health and... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
Mental health is part of who we are: it is comprised of our emotional, psychological and social well-being. The lifetime chances of being affected by a mental health problem — whether it is your... Read MoreRead More About This NewsArrow Right
