Kids’ Minds Matter receives $225,000 gift from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for Mental Health Navigator Program

Kids’ Minds Matter has been awarded a $225,000 multi-year gift from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to sustain its highly impactful Mental Health Navigator Program. The funding, distributed over three years beginning in 2026, will ensure continuity of care for families facing mental and behavioral health challenges across Southwest Florida. The Mental Health Navigator Program launched.

Tickets available to hear Olympian Michael Phelps at the Kids’ Minds Matter 2025 Signature Gala

Tickets are available, but selling fast for the March 12 Kids’ Minds Matter Signature Gala in Naples featuring swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time. The swimmer will share how he learned to put equal emphasis on his physical and mental health after living with depression and anxiety for years. The event.

Five Guys in Southwest Florida raises $6,500 for Kids’ Minds Matter

In recognition of September’s Suicide Prevention week, Five Guys Gives Back raised $6,500 for Kids’ Minds Matter to support educational programs, community outreach and more. The money was raised through 20% of the sales on Sept. 14 at locations in Lee and Charlotte counties, the website and from the app. “By ordering food at Five.

Most Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps to speak at the Kids’ Minds Matter 2025 Signature Gala

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, will tell his mental health story March 12, 2025 at the Kids’ Minds Matter Signature Gala in Naples. The swimmer will share how he began to put equal emphasis on his physical and mental health after living with depression and anxiety for years. The event is.

Donation establishes new Mental Health Professionals Scholarship Fund

Local philanthropist Jerry F. Nichols has donated an undisclosed amount to establish and endow in perpetuity a mental health professionals scholarship fund through Kids’ Minds Matter and Lee Health Foundation. The Mental Health Professionals Scholarship Fund will be used to support multiple and renewable annual scholarships to Southwest Florida health care professionals who are pursuing.

‘Normal is Overrated’ family event to be held June 8

“Normal is Overrated” is planned June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The free community event is designed to open doors to acceptance and inclusivity for Southwest Florida middle and high school students to talk about mental health. An interactive and informative event created.

Kids’ Minds Matter’s 2024 Signature Gala raises more than $2.2 million

Mental health advocates shared their stories at the Kids’ Minds Matter signature gala Feb. 7 in Naples to help remove the stigma of mental health issues and raise awareness of the need to expand services. Through generous donations from attendees, the event raised more than $2.2 million to continue to build upon the strategic behavioral.

Speakers announced for Kids’ Minds Matter’s 2024 Signature Event

Registration is open for the Feb. 7 event to support pediatric mental and behavioral health care services FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2023) – Registration is open for Kids’ Minds Matter signature event planned Feb. 7, designed to help write a new chapter for Southwest Florida children and families. At the event, area storytellers will.

Kids’ Minds Matter seeks sponsors for 2024 gala

Sponsorship opportunities are available for Kids’ Minds Matter’s annual signature event planned for Feb. 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Arthrex One in Naples. Kids’ Minds Matter, the mental health program for Golisano Children’s Hospital, advocates for pediatric mental and behavioral health care services. “Since 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter has raised awareness of the children’s.

Kids’ Minds Matter receives $65,000 grant from the Clark Family Foundation

Kids’ Minds Matter has received a $65,000 grant from the Clark Family Foundation to provide a special vehicle to transport children suffering from a mental health episode. The Kids’ Minds Matter Collier County Transport Project is a partnership with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, and the vehicle will be like one used since 2021 in.