Grow With Us to Foster the Future of Mental Health
Help us provide the community programs and services posted on this website. We hope that you'll go one step further and take this opportunity to actively participate in the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida by Becoming a Member.
We are dedicated to providing care, support, and resources to individuals from all walks of life who are seeking help for their mental health.
Whether you're a teenager struggling with anxiety, a parent navigating the challenges of raising a child with ADHD, or an older adult facing the complexities of depression, MHASWFL.org is here for you. Our warm and inclusive approach ensures that everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, feels welcomed and supported in their journey towards mental wellness. With our expertise, compassion, and commitment, MHASWFL.org is transforming lives and fostering a community where no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
WE HELP:
Individuals who have experienced and are seeking recovery from mental health problems or addictions.
Families of loved ones who have struggled with these issues, or been lost to suicide.
Youth who want to help their peers with mental health problems.
People who believe in the mind-body connection and power of prevention.
People of all faiths who support fellow congregants with mental health and substance abuse problems.
Public officials who are trying to change systems from within.
Active duty military, veterans and families who know the stress of combat.
Law enforcement and corrections officers who see the effects of untreated illness and wish there were better services for the people we encounter.
Survivors of natural disasters, domestic abuse and street crimes who confront the psychological effects of these traumatic events everyday.
Bringing Wellness Home
What Our Name Represents
As an organization, Mental Health Association has been around for more than 55 years. Our National Organization began its work in 1909 when Clifford W. Beers, a young businessman who struggled with a mental illness and shared his story with the world in his autobiography “A Mind That Found Itself,” created a national citizens’ group to promote mental health and improve conditions for children and adults living with these health problems. It was a revolutionary act and attracted prominent national leaders of the time, including the philosopher William James and the Rockefeller family..