Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health

12/29/2025

*3 WEEKS* until the ONLINE SILENT AUCTION! SO MANY AMAZING ITEMS up for bid!!!
A massive THANK YOU to so many incredible community donors!
Take a sneak peak at some of the great companies that are contributing to the Silent Auction... And the list continues to grow daily!
There's still time - if you have a company and would like to contribute, please send a message or email us at Info@beaconpediatric.com!

4 Rivers Smokehouse: 4Rivers Smokehouse & https://www.4rsmokehouse.com/
Alligator Farm: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park & https://www.alligatorfarm.com/
Cooper's Hawk: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant & https://chwinery.com/
Cu**er Museum: The Cu**er Museum of Art & Gardens & https://www.cummermuseum.org/ **erMuseum
Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Team: Jacksonville Icemen & https://jacksonvilleicemen.com/
Jacksonville Zoo: Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens & https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/
Main Event: Main Event & https://www.mainevent.com/
One Ocean Resort: One Ocean Resort & https://www.oneoceanresort.com/
Painting with a Twist: Painting with a Twist & https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/
River & Post Restaurant and Rooftop Lounge: River & Post Rooftop Bar & https://www.riverandpostjax.com/
Total Wine & More: Total Wine & More & https://www.totalwine.com/
Taverna San Marco: https://www.facebook.com/TavernaSanMarco & https://taverna.restaurant/
Congaree & Penn: https://www.facebook.com/congareeandpenn & www.congareeandpenn.com
Be Still Float: https://www.facebook.com/bestillfloat & https://bestillfloat.com/
Doing Dishes Pottery Studio: https://www.facebook.com/DoingDishesSanJose & www.doingdishes.com
Escapology: https://www.facebook.com/EscapologyJax & https://www.escapology.com/en/jacksonville-fl
Healing Waters Therapy and Massage: https://www.facebook.com/HealingWatersTherapy & www.healingwaterstherapy.com
Sliders Oyster Bar: https://www.facebook.com/slidersoysterbar & www.slidersoysterbar.com
Tannic Waters Adventures: https://www.facebook.com/TannicWaterAdventures & https://tannicwateradvs.com/
Yoga Den: https://www.facebook.com/yogadencorporate & https://yoga-den.com/

giving.baptistjax.com/Beacon

12/11/2025

Mark your calendars!
✨*SILENT ONLINE AUCTION - MONDAY JANUARY 19, 2026*✨
You won't want to miss this!...
After giving so generously during the holidays, it’s time to treat yourself to one (or more!) of the incredible items and experiences up for grabs. Or, if your holiday spirit is still going strong, you’ll find plenty of amazing gifts for friends and loved ones!...
What better way to score fantastic deals while supporting an incredible cause?! All money raised will be donated to Wolfson Children's Hospital as part of the Wolfson Children's Challenge that our team will be participating in at the end of January!
Check out our fundraising page for more details-- https://giving.baptistjax.com/Beacon..
We are truly amazed by the generosity of our donors! The prizes will blow you away—just check out the photo above for a sneak peek. And trust us, this is only the beginning!..
Stay tuned for more details… we can’t wait to share what’s coming!
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12/06/2025

Thank you Let's Roam for your generous donation scavenger hunt tickets to support our fundraiser! Visit https://www.letsroam.com/donations

Request a donation for your next event! Through donations and Charity Scavenger Hunts, Let's Roam has helped raise thousands of dollars for non-profits, charities and other causes.

12/02/2025

It’s official!
And we need YOUR help and participation for this amazing cause! Whether you donate money, contribute items for the silent auction, and/or participate in bidding during the auction, YOU can be a part of something amazing -
NOT ONLY will you be able to support a worthy cause, this is a great way for any donor businesses to gain recognition and visibility!

(***STAY TUNED - SILENT AUCTION scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026!***)

Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health is excited to participate in the Wolfson Children’s Challenge, a ‘fun run’ benefiting the Baptist Health Foundation, which supports Wolfson Children’s Rehabilitation and Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. This incredible program provides comprehensive therapy services for children with disabilities, medical concerns, feeding and communication difficulties, and sensory and motor challenges.

This cause is close to our hearts—not only do we share a mission with Wolfson Children’s, but we have personally experienced the difference they make. Last year, one of our amazing therapists welcomed a baby with medical needs; thanks to the outstanding care from Wolfson Children’s, little JJ is thriving today!

Although the race is not until January 31, 2026, we are working hard to raise funds in the weeks leading up to the event. Our goal is to raise AT LEAST $2,000, and we need your help to make it happen!

***How You Can Help***

You can support us in one of the following ways:

(1) Make a financial donation of any amount directly through our fundraising page:
https://giving.baptistjax.com/Beacon
-Please ensure cash donations are received by Friday, January 30, 2026.

(2) Donate products, vouchers, services, or gift certificates for our Silent Auction scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026!
-Silent Auction contributions must be received by Friday January 2, 2026.

If you are interested in donating something (ANYTHING!) for the silent auction, PLEASE let us know! : ) We are happy to answer any questions, and to arrange pickup, coordinate drop-off, and/or provide mailing details for any donations—just contact us at the email address below or feel free to send a direct message!

***Special Recognition for Donors***

Your generosity will not only help us raise critical funds but also showcase your commitment to our community. We are offering the following recognition levels:

(*) Bronze Donor ($25+) Showcased on our donor wall in the Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health lobby during the weeks preceding the ‘fun-run’

(**) Silver Donor ($50+) Includes Bronze benefits plus a feature on our social media pages (with links to your website or social media) after your donation, and again on the day of the Wolfson Children’s Challenge.

(***) Gold Donor ($100+) Includes Bronze and Silver benefits plus your name or company logo printed on our team shirts worn during the fun run (donation must be contributed and an image of the logo must be emailed by Friday January 2, 2026 in order to be included on the team shirt; printing will be in black and white).

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact. Together, we can help children and families thrive!

Adrienne L. DeSantis King, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Executive Director, Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health
Email: DeSantis@BeaconPediatric.com
Website: www.BeaconPediatric.com

*A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU goes to Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. – an amazing non-profit agency, with an incredible cause!!! Without their generosity in assisting us with the silent auction, this fundraiser would not be able to happen!
https://www.facebook.com/heartofadoptionsallianceinc
https://adopthoaa.org/

11/16/2025

A great time, as always!

11/15/2025

Great time at the fall festival today at Alimacani Elementary School!

11/15/2025

Great time at the Fall Festival today at Alimacani Elementary PTA! ❤️

11/14/2025

Looking forward to the annual fall festival tomorrow at Alimacani Elementary School - see you there!

10/14/2025

Congratulations Keionna, our 'Beacon of Light' and Therapist of the Month for October!
The person that earns this title is someone that possesses clinical, professional, and/or personal attributes that exemplify Beacon Pediatric. They are chosen based on performance data and observations, but even more importantly, they are selected based on input from their colleagues and supervisors, and when available, feedback from clients.
Here is a little bit about Keionna!

How long have you been at Beacon?
--About 2 years

What is your role at Beacon?
--I am a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT). I am also in classes working towards my BCBA.

What led you into the field of behavioral health?
--I was trying to find a job my senior year of college and ran into this position. After researching what this job would entail I thought it would be a great new experience, and the rest is history!

What is your favorite part of the work that you do?
--Definitely seeing the progress the kids make and when the parents get filled with joy seeing their kids improvements.

What is a ‘secret’ talent or interest/hobby that you have?
--My secret talent is that I love to draw and paint. My favorite drawing would have to be the Joker and my favorite painting is definitely when I used oil paint for Neytiri from Avatar.

Tell us about an interesting or memorable experience you have had in your life and why it was so special!
--A memorable experience that I had was when I recently visited Disney World for the first time in years. It’s special to me because during this trip, I was able to push past my comfort zone and take a solo trip for the first time. I was also able to buy a ring that I really wanted, and found out that Disney was one of the few places in Florida that was allowed to sell the ring in stores.

Thank you for all that you do Keionna!

09/27/2025

FABA - Florida Association for Behavior Analysis - September 2025

09/18/2025

Proud of our team representing at FABA - Florida Association for Behavior Analysis 2025!
Presenting on “Key Considerations for Effective and Ethical Parent Training”
Day 1 in the books!
❤️

09/09/2025

Congratulations Maddie, our 'Beacon of Light'!

Maddie has been chosen as our ‘therapist of the month’ for September!

The person that earns this title is someone that possesses clinical, professional, and/or personal attributes that exemplify Beacon Pediatric. They are chosen based on performance data and observations, but even more importantly, they are selected based on input from their colleagues and supervisors, and when available, feedback from clients.

Learn a little bit about Maddie!

How long have you been at Beacon?
-About a year and a half

What is your role at Beacon?
-RBT

What led you into the field of behavioral health?
-I’ve always felt called to help others, but I wasn’t sure how, until a friend introduced me to ABA and I saw the impact it has.

What is your favorite part of the work that you do?
-Being part of the victories, big and small, and knowing I helped make them possible.

What do you hope for yourself / where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
-I hope to be traveling a lot and I’ll be an art therapist!

What inspires you?
-I’m inspired by creativity and hands-on work. Whether it’s art or building something from scratch, I love seeing how we can turn ideas into reality.

Thank you Maddie for all that you do! We are proud to have you on our team!