I Still Matter Receives MHA’s Ripple Effect Award!

I Still Matter Receives MHA’s Ripple Effect Award!

Hi friends, It is with great honor I share with you today that we were selected as the Innovation/Program of the Year Award recipient for the Ripple Effect:  Northeast Florida Mental Health Awards, presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Florida. This award recognizes a program that has demonstrated creativity in addressing mental illness.  We were nominated […]

New Year, New You: Tips for living well in 2017

New Year, New You: Tips for living well in 2017

This blog was created by seven fantastic women who are hoping to share some practical wellness tips with you. We hope you will be able to relate and maybe even incorporate some of the suggestions into your everyday life! Many thanks to our community of advocates, volunteers and encouragers! We’ve added some encouraging picture messages for you to […]

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

Due to the success of last years event we are hosting another! Join over 50 local artists and vendors for fun, food and entertainment at our 2nd annual St. Mary’s Art Walk! When you shop local you support families in your community. When you purchase local art at this event you help encourage and support […]

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

What is stigma? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), stigma is an attempt to label. It is a mark of shame or disgrace that results in discrimination. “Stigma” is a buzz word in the mental health field. We hear national and local organizations talking about it and for some of us, it’s […]