Solace Counseling

10/16/2025

These resources can help save lives. Just as it's important to refer our neighbor to the right service or professional, it is also important to know who to turn to for help when struggling with your mental health. We all need each other.

A Statement from the CEO of NAMI Greater Orlando
October 16th, 2025

The recent deaths by su***de among students in Seminole County have left our community heartbroken and grieving deeply. As the CEO of NAMI Greater Orlando, I want to express our profound condolences to the families, friends, classmates, educators, and the entire Seminole County community affected by this tragedy.

These young lives—filled with potential, promise, and purpose—were lost far too soon. Our hearts ache alongside every student, parent, teacher, and neighbor who is struggling to make sense of this pain. Please know that you are not alone in your grief or in your healing.

In moments like this, we are reminded that mental health is community health. NAMI Greater Orlando stands with our partners—the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Recovery Connections of Central Florida, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, Ali’s Hope Foundation, and others—in offering compassion, education, and tangible support to those in crisis. Together, we are committed to ensuring that help and hope remain within reach for every individual and family.

We also extend our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the Seminole County Public Schools community. The loss is felt not only by those directly impacted but across our entire region. We stand ready to support schools, students, and parents through mental health awareness initiatives, educational programs, and peer-led support opportunities.

To anyone who may be struggling: please reach out. You do not have to face this pain alone. There is help, there is hope, and there are people who care.

Resources for Help

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S. for immediate support.

Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor.

NAMI Greater Orlando HelpLine — Call 407-253-1900 for local information, support, and resources.

Local and school-based mental health supports — Counselors, social workers, and crisis teams are available through Seminole County Public Schools and local partner organizations.

With heartfelt sorrow and unwavering support,

Freddy Morello, CEO
NAMI Greater Orlando

09/18/2025

If you've observed an abundance of plants in the office, it's all thanks to our resident horticulturalist, Stephan Monteserin. He impresses us with his exceptional talent for cultivating all things living.

09/07/2025

It’s ***dePreventionWeek💙

Our Community Walks, bring together loss survivors, su***de prevention advocates, and more to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent su***de.

Take a moment this week to sign up for a Walk near you at afsp.org/walks

09/01/2025

This ***dePreventionMonth, we want to remind you that connection is truly our greatest strength in the fight against su***de.

At AFSP, we foster a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through their healing. Family, friends, neighbors, students and coworkers who’ve got each other’s backs, looking out for each other.

When people come together, hope can win.

Learn more, and connect with your local AFSP chapter: afsp.org

03/21/2022

Michelle joined the , to discuss what it may look like to be a safe place for someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors.
Listen (or watch!) now: https://wrt.lv/3ISYQRi

We want to know what a safe space looks and feels like for you. And if it isn’t a place, but a person, what has that someone done to support you during times of difficulty?

In the latest episode of the , we’re joined by counselor Michelle Moore to discuss what it means to be the parent, friend, partner, or loved one of someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. The hard truth is that we may not always be able to give those we love the support they need to process or heal, but that doesn’t mean we can’t connect them with resources or sit and listen without judgment.

Listen (or watch!) now: https://wrt.lv/3ISYQRi

02/06/2021

Solace's Michelle Moore LMHC along with mental health advocate Donaven Smith joined the To Write Love On Her Arms. host Chad Moses to discuss the complicated reality of how resolutions impact relapse and recovery when it comes to alcohol abuse, addiction, and even self-injury. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://wrt.lv/3pLkfSU.

11/05/2020

A couple spots are still available for Blu Matter Project virtual mental health and trauma sensitive training. Solace Counselor Aaron Moore LMHC will be sharing on Understanding Mental Health Issues such as Anxiety and Depression, Addressing Stigma & Shame, Addictions and Su***de Prevention.

OUR TRAUMA SENSITIVE TRAINING IS NOW ONLINE

This means you can access the live training from anywhere in the world with us! Training Dates are November 7/8 & 14/15 with hours scheuduled from 10am - 5pm EST

Keep reading for more details! 

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PART 1: MENTAL HEALTH SENSITIVITY

Mental Health Sensitivity Training with Aaron Moore, Janey Brown, Elaine Clark, and, Elizabeth Vecchio
This 20 Hour Workshop is part 1 of the Blu Matter Project Mental Health and Trauma Sensitivity Training Certificate. It will be hosted online through zoom.
 
KEY THEMES
Understanding common mental health issues such as Anxiety and Depression 
Breaking down Stigma, Shame, Fear and Guilt  
Addictions
Nutrition and Mental Health
Domains of a Trauma Informed Yoga Class 
& Su***de Prevention 
 

PART 2: TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA

Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training with David Emerson
This 20 hour workshop is part 2 of the Blu Matter Project Mental Health and Trauma Sensitivity Training Certificate. This training is being held online through zoom.
 
KEY THEMES
Understanding Complex Trauma
Learning the Theoretical underpinning of TCTSY
Uncovering the Methodology of TCTSY

➡️ Contact us at events@blumatterproject.com to reserve your spot today with partial payment!

08/24/2020

To Write Love On Her Arms. is keeping the conversations going. This week Thursday, August 27th on facebook, Chad Moses will leading the Conversations Worth Having roundtable discussion with Solace's own Stephan Monteserín LMHC, Kelly Davis (Mental Health America), EbonyJanice (Black Girl Mixtape), and Yana Calou (Trans Lifeline). We hope to see you there!

To learn more about the campaign visit https://wrt.lv/3fuOlE7.

08/17/2020

The campaign is meant to be a conversation about how together, we can help prevent su***de. To Write Love On Her Arms. is hosting live conversations to address the stigma that surrounds su***de and mental health. Tomorrow Solace's Aaron Moore LMHC & Ashlyn Harris will be on Instagram for . To be apart of the conversation join us Tuesday at 4PM over on www.instagram.com/twloha/

You can learn more about the campaign at https://wrt.lv/3fuOlE7.