David Lawrence Centers

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

03/17/2026

Thank you to our Sound Minds 2026 Supporting Sponsors!

Brown & Brown Southwest Florida
DeAngelis Custom Homes
Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Florida Blue
Fords, LLC
Gallagher
Lee Health
Lombardi Development Company
MarkhamNorton
Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH
PK Studios, Inc. - Naples Architects
Verdence Capital Advisors

03/17/2026

Sound Minds 2026 is this Thursday, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible people and businesses whose support makes it all possible. Thank you to our Photography Sponsor, Program Sponsors, and VIP Patrons!

Genoa Healthcare

03/12/2026

Thank you to the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) for awarding DLC a $10,000 grant to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional recovery residence. These renovations include remodeling the kitchen and one of the bathrooms, as well as completing smaller repairs to ensure the residence remains a welcoming and therapeutic environment for its residents.

Read more about Hope Home at - https://davidlawrencecenters.org/collier-community-foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-support-hope-home-renovation/

03/02/2026

Thank you to the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for awarding David Lawrence Centers a three-year $100,000 grant to support the Community Action Team (CAT) program. The CAT team focuses on individualized treatment to support emotional, behavioral, and mental health recovery delivered in school, home, and community settings. The funds will help ensure that youth facing behavioral health challenges and at risk of out-of-home placement, along with their families, can access comprehensive mental health services at no cost.

02/25/2026

Thank you to Naples United Church of Christ for their $41,545 donation to the DLC Wellness Institute. Focused on awareness, empowerment, and proactive skill development, the DLC Wellness Institute is a trusted community partner committed to helping people thrive at every stage of life by offering wellness programs, trainings, and resources to support overall well-being. Click here to learn more - https://davidlawrencecenters.org/wellnessinstitute/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from DLC!

02/06/2026

Our Beam of Hope Celebration brought our community together as we placed the final beam within the stunning entrance canopy in the new Collier County Behavioral Health Center. A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us. Your presence reinforces our shared commitment to mental health and wellness for all. 💙

02/05/2026

“It’s important to remember that loving yourself is not a reward to be earned. It’s a basic requirement for functioning well in your daily life.” Prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s the key to showing up fully for others.

DLC Wellness Institute’s Wellness Program Supervisor, Jasmine Pagano, was featured in Life In Naples with her article "True Generosity Begins with Caring for Yourself." Discover how giving yourself the care and attention you need, making adjustments to support your own well-being, and setting boundaries can help you maintain healthy relationships. Click here to read the full article:

By Jasmine Pagano, Wellness Program Supervisor at DLC Wellness Institute at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Many of us have been taught that putting everyone else’s needs before our own is the best way to be a good friend, partner or employee. We worry that prioritizing our own needs ...