David Lawrence Centers

04/28/2026

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health is searching for an experienced fundraising professional. As Leadership Gifts Officer, you’ll advance your career by cultivating and stewarding major donor relationships, driving strategic fundraising initiatives, and working alongside visionary leaders and generous supporters to support mental health in our community. If you have a proven record of securing major gifts, we want to connect with you. This position also offers the unique benefit of living and working in beautiful Southwest Florida, with our vibrant communities and outstanding quality of life. Help us shape the future of behavioral health. https://davidlawrencecenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Leadership-Gifts-Officer-2605

04/22/2026

Set sail with the DLC Advocates for the 2026 Sunset Cruise on the Naples Princess, Wednesday, May 13th! Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting mental and behavioral health in Southwest Florida. Hear inspiring testimonials, enjoy the sunset, and help bring vital support to thousands in Collier County. Click here for tickets: https://davidlawrencecenters.org/dlc-event/dlc-advocates-sunset-cruise-2026/

04/15/2026

“Slowing down is not about doing less. It is about doing what matters most, better. When you create space to pause, you think more clearly, support healthier habits and more sustainable success.”

DLC Wellness Institute’s Wellness Program Supervisor, Jasmine Pagano, was featured in Life In Naples with her article "The Power of Pause." In this article, Jasmine explores our tendency to move faster, do more, and fill every moment with activity, and makes a case for why slowing down leads to greater clarity and more intentional living. She also offers four practical strategies to build meaningful pauses into our daily lives.

Click here to read the full article:

At a young age, many of us were taught the lesson of The Tortoise and the Hare: slow and steady wins the race. Yet as adults, we often live by a very different rule. We push ourselves to move faster, do more and fill every moment with activity. Productivity becomes a measure of worth, and […]

04/14/2026

For general DLC information, call 239-455-8500. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call 239-352-4357 or dial 988 for the Florida LifeLine.

04/10/2026

Season in Southwest Florida have you running on fumes? We are excited to support our longtime Community Partner, Purpose Journey, and their 4th Annual End-of-Season Retreat! Lisa Gruenloh has once again curated an amazing day of replenishment, connection, and fun for SWFL professionals after our most hectic time of year. Click here to learn more: https://purposejournal.com/end-of-season-retreat-2026/

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04/06/2026

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health held its annual Sound Minds signature event on Thursday, March 19, bringing together residents, advocates and community leaders from across Collier County and Southwest Florida to support mental health and substance use services. As Southwest Florida cont...

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from DLC!

03/25/2026

Thank you to Naples Woman's Club for awarding DLC a $7,885 grant to help ensure that uninsured and underinsured children in crisis receive timely access to evidence-based lifesaving and life-changing crisis care.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Naples Woman’s Club for their generosity and commitment to the wellness of children and families in our community,” said Kimberly Dye, Vice President of Advancement at David Lawrence Centers. “This funding helps ensure that children and teens facing behavioral health challenges can access the care they need, regardless of their family’s insurance status or ability to pay.”

Read more: https://davidlawrencecenters.org/naples-womans-club-donation-march-2026-blog/

03/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended Sound Minds 2026 last night. Because of you, DLC raised nearly $1.9 million. These funds help support the lifesaving and life-changing work DLC does in our community every day.

Next year, we will shine a spotlight on youth and families, while raising essential funding to support the mental health needs of this population and all who call Collier County home.

Sound Minds 2027 will feature three extraordinary voices:
* Aly Raisman, Team Captain and Gold Medalist, U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team (2012 & 2016)
* Elizabeth Smart, Abduction Survivor & Bestselling Author
* Ross Szabo, CEO, Human Power Project

Be sure to check out DLCSoundMinds.org for info on next year's Sound Minds event!

03/19/2026

Thank you to our Sound Minds 2026 Presenting Sponsor, Patron Hour Sponsor, Premier Sponsor, and our Dinner and Dessert Sponsor.
STOCK Development
WLM Work-a-Holics Landscape Management,Inc.

03/18/2026

Thank you to our Sound Minds 2026 Champion Sponsors, Education Partner, Opening Reception Sponsor, and Valet Sponsor!
Weisberg Wealth Management
Naples Children Foundation
Aeret Restoration

03/18/2026

Thank you to our Sound Minds 2026 Advocate Sponsors, Bid Paddle Sponsor, and AV Sponsor!
DeAngelis Diamond
LeeCorp Homes Florida's #1 Manufactured Housing Retailer
Moorings Park Communities
Physicians Regional Healthcare System
First Foundation Inc
Scotlynn
Vernon Litigation Group
NEST - Integrated Facilities Management