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The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is the leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all.
11/19/2025
We wish a VERY happy birthday to Lisseth Russa, our Vice President of Operations! 🎂
You deserve all the cake, all the happiness, and all the joy, today and every day! Hope you have the best birthday! 🤗
11/18/2025
Take care of you and your family's mental wellbeing this Holiday season by starting your mental wellness plan! 🧠🤗
The MHACF’s Outlook Clinic is here to help you shine bright with mental wellness through FREE specialized outpatient mental health care for ages 6 and up either in person or via Telehealth. Our mission is simple: provide much-needed mental health treatment to our community’s most vulnerable individuals.
📞Make a call, for yourself or a friend or family member, to our Connections Referral team at (407) 898-0110 Ext. 2 or visit mhacf.org/connections-referral-program to learn more about becoming an Outlook Clinic patient and starting the journey of healing!
11/17/2025
Amazon.com is hosting from NOVEMBER 20-28TH !! 🎉 This is a great time to get some great deals, but also support mental health in our community at no cost to you! 🤗
Help us deliver more than 500 care packages this winter to help make the holidays as cheerful as possible for those in need by purchasing items from our Project Cheer wishlist. 🎁❄️
These items include: socks, hygiene products, playing cards, and many more items would be appreciated.
The Mental Health Association of Central Florida has FREE resources to help you and your baby grow both physically and mentally! 👶🍼
Being a caregiver for a newborn can sometimes be a stressful event in your life, so we're here to help with our Baby Bag of Mental Wellness Guide, which is packed full of mental wellness information you can use to track you and your baby's mental milestones.
This page from our guide highlights mental wellness strategies for new caregivers that are experiencing stress in their new role. This “new normal” can take some time to navigate, so be gentle with yourself. The emotional rollercoaster is real — but it is also manageable with awareness, self-compassion, and support.
Wishing a GREAT happy birthday to Aaron Cheaks, our Adult Program Care Coordinator! 🥳
We hope all your birthday wishes come true this year!! 🎂
11/15/2025
It’s National Philanthropy Day! 😊 This day is dedicated to philanthropy's important role in societal change from the differences we’ve made, the changes we’re making, and the changes that are yet to come.
The MHACF and our team is dedicated to making mental healthcare accessible and easy to find in our community. Every year, thousands of our neighbors are able to receive treatment and support that they otherwise may have never received.
In 2024-25 our Outlook clinic impacted the community in multiple ways:
💚 5,354 free patient visits and psychiatric services were provided to the uninsured
💚 1,142 uninsured patients provided mental health and medication services
💚 16,429 hours of service was given by our clinical volunteers
💚 $719,432 is the total value of in-kind clinical volunteer services
Help us create positive change for mental health by donating to our organization at www.mhacf.org/ways-to-give
11/14/2025
🎉 We’re excited to partner with University of Central Florida’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Management (CPNM) for a FREE Nonprofit Networking Event NEXT FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/UCF-MHACF-ProjectCheer
🤝 Nonprofits & UCF students — come connect, collaborate, and celebrate community!
Enjoy holiday cookie decorating 🍪, hot cocoa ☕, and a chance to learn about Community Connections and our Project Cheer 🎁 initiative, which supports local behavioral health patients.
📇 Bring your business cards and your artistic touch!
We "present" a holly, jolly way to make someone's holiday season extra special! 🎁
Help us deliver more than 500 care packages this winter to help make the holidays as cheerful as possible for those in need by donating to our Project Cheer initiative.
🤝Help us continue to package and deliver gifts during the holiday season by donating here: https://a.co/3ktn6Mu
Every $20 will create a care package full of hygiene products, socks, coloring books, and many more items for a behavioral hospital patient in need!
11/13/2025
This week, we are celebrating ! 🏳️⚧️
We are proud to support our transgender and nonbinary friends, family members and neighbors, this and every week. Weeks like this help drown out transphobia with love and acceptance and show trans community members that they are supported!
Unfortunately, for victims of transphobia, mental health services can often be less accessible for a variety of reasons. We are changing that by helping make mental health services more accessible to ALL in our community, regardless of gender identity or expression. 🫂
📞Learn how we can help get you connected with FREE mental health services by calling our Connections Referral Program at 407-898-0110 Ext. 2 or fill out a referral form online here: https://mhacf.org/connections-referral-program/
Receive a FREE medical health screening at our Outlook Clinic! 📋❤️🩹
Orange County, Florida Government's Community Health Team will be conducting free health screenings at our Outlook Clinic on Tuesday, November 25th from 1:30 PM to 3 PM located at 901 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805. We are accepting Outlook Clinic patients and walk ins for the health screenings but they must be uninsured or low-income residents of Orange County.
The MHACF will be doing in person screenings for our Outlook Clinic as well! Visit https://mhacf.org/outlook-clinic/ to learn more about our FREE mental health services.
11/11/2025
Join the Orlando Magic and The Mental Health Association of Central Florida on the court as we celebrate Mental Wellness Night on 12/1/25! 🏀🧠
A portion of the proceeds will go back to our organization to fund our mental health programs at our FREE Outlook Clinic which provides specialized outpatient mental health care at no cost for people who do not have medical insurance and are experiencing symptoms of any mental health disorder.
11/10/2025
Together, we can create a welcoming place where everyone’s voice counts and kindness leads the way! 🧡🤝💙
In recognition and support of Anti-Bullying Week, we welcome you to join noted author and teen advocate, SumerStrawbree, for our uplifting Stand Up Against Bullying - Teen Support Group designed just for teens ages 12–16. This is more than just a support group—it’s a safe space to stand strong against bullying, build real confidence, and cheer each other on. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and grow while creating a community that celebrates!
Attend our FREE Stand Up Against Bullying - Teen Support Group meetup on Monday, December 1st from 5 - 6 PM at Holden Heights located at 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805.
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Our Story- Mental Health Association of Central Florida
Mental Health Association of Central Florida was founded in 1946. We have been serving the Central Florida community since then by advocating for Central Florida’s citizens’ mental health. We provide support groups, mental health programs, and mental health resources to our community members. Our programs and groups include:
Reflections: Provides Arrows, a Su***de-Affected support group, a Suicidal Ideation support group, and People Inc, a peer-facilitated mental health support group that has met weekly for over 40 years. Reflections orchestrates our annual Art of Happiness show, in which art from local artists is submitted under a mental health theme, prompting reflection in the viewer and artist. Numerous Introduction to WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) workshops are held by our Reflections program every year.
Mental Health Connections: Mental Health Connections provides Central Florida residents with mental health resources, and helps navigate a client’s needs in times of crisis. Our Connection Specialists will be able to find the resources you need, according to your unique and specific needs.
Guardian Advocate: Being a Guardian Advocate volunteer means helping someone at one of their times of greatest need. Guardian Advocates are granted temporary guardianship of those who are Baker Acted, and help advocate for their best care while inpatient.
Outlook Clinic: Outlook Clinic, in partnership with Florida Hospital, provides treatment for those with a diagnosis of depression or anxiety, and a co-occurring medical diagnosis. Outlook Clinic services are available to those who are at least 18 years of age, living in Orange County, and are currently uninsured.
Orlando United Counseling and Outreach: Four days after the tragedy at Pulse, Mental Health Association of Central Florida knew that our newly Pulse-affected community needed assistance. Glenn Close, actress, and founder of mental health non-profit Bring Change to Mind, gave Mental Health Association of Central Florida a grant to start Orlando United Counseling and Outreach. Those who are affected by primary and secondary trauma from Pulse can utilize free, long-term mental health counseling through Orlando United Counseling. OUC provides several workshops and events for our community to raise awareness of mental health, LGBTQ+ concerns, diversity, and trauma-informed care, including: My Story Matters, Becoming An Ally, Orlando United Volunteer Day, Reflections of Trauma, Changing History: The Stigma of Mental Health in Black Communities, Self-Compassion Workshop.