Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare

03/17/2026

LOOKING FOR HOSTS 👀 Starting Point is proud to announce that we are launching a series of Community Conversations on Reducing Stigma around Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder by partnering with The University of Rochester's Recovery Center of Excellence from May 11-15, 2026. If you are a local nonprofit, community center, local organization, place of business, etc. who would like to host a session, please email sobrien@spbh.org

We look forward to the conversations!

03/17/2026

Join us for a panel discussion on domestic violence hosted by Micah's Place Advocates and Community Partners.

The panel is free and open to the public, it will be held at the Fernandina Beach Women's Club on Wednesday April 8th from 4:00PM - 6:00PM in their clubhouse.

On the Panel: Brittany Willingham, MPA, DV Services Director at Micah's Place,
Barbara Beck, Advocacy Coordinator at Micah's Place,
Latoya Doman, MSW, RCSWI, Domestic Violence Counselor at Micah's Place,
Mindy Bartlet, DCF Program Administrator,
Lt. Cedric Arline, Criminal Investigations Division/Crime Scene Unit/Narcotics Vice Unit of the Nassau County Sherriffs Office.

We would like to thank the Fernandina Beach Women's Club for this space, should you want to rent the clubhouse visit https://fernandinabeachwomansclub.com/clubhouse-rental

03/13/2026

🚨 Mental health funding needs our voices, now! 🚨

The FY 2027 federal funding process is underway, and Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grants are at risk. These grants support education and awareness around mental health in communities like ours.

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA) is leading a Dear Colleague letter asking Congress to support MHAT funding. Lawmakers have until March 25 to sign on.

A strong showing of support can help ensure this vital program keeps at least the same funding next year!

👉 Can you take a moment to contact your Representative and ask them to sign the letter? It's easy! Click the link below to take action!
📣 Please share to help spread the word

Thank you for standing up for mental health in our communities 💚

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

03/12/2026

Did you know that in Florida, approximately 24% of women ages 18-44 reported frequent poor mental health? Let's dive into some of the reasons why women may be reluctant to seek support for their mental wellness! 👇

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate women’s strength — but we don’t always talk about the quiet beliefs that keep many women from seeking support. Thoughts like “Other people need therapy more than I do” or “I should be grateful” can feel reasonable, yet they often delay care....

03/10/2026

For the past several weeks, SPBH has collected denim donations for The Women's Center of Jacksonville to prepare for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) and Denim Day. Denim Day began in Italy in the 1990s after a r**e conviction was overturned because the survivor was wearing tight jeans. The court’s decision implied that her clothing signaled consent.
In response, women in the Italian Parliament wore denim as an act of protest and solidarity, sending a clear message: what someone wears is never consent.

Thank you to all who donated! 💚

03/08/2026

We're taking this International Women's Day to remind you that strong women can struggle sometimes too! Access to mental healthcare is imperative to supporting women.

03/06/2026

Stop the stigma and break the silence surrounding the opioid epidemic and the countless lives lost to it. We stand in solidarity to honor the lives lost and all of those effected by substance use disorders. Join us by sharing this post.

03/04/2026

Recovery is possible, especially when you can use tools available to you for your success. Vivitrol is a lifesaving medication that we have available for you at SPBH. Don’t struggle alone 💚 we’ve got your back!

02/27/2026

As we wrap up Black History Month, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible changemakers right here at Starting Point who are making a difference! From our amazing Behavioral Health Counselors to Registration Specialists, Recovery Peer Specialists, IT, Medical Professionals, Leadership and beyond, we truly appreciate everything you do for SPBH and our greater community! 💚

02/24/2026

We asked our community if they or anyone they know has ever experienced behavioral health symptoms...and almost 86% said YES! So remember: you are NOT alone. Most have us have been there too. 💚 Let's stop the stigma, support is here for you!

02/21/2026

Sneak peek at our newest location 👀 and we are HIRING! Apply here to join our team! https://startingpoint.e3applicants.com/careers/

02/20/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the legacy and lasting impact of Black leaders in Mental Health. Read here about the triumphs of Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner as a psychologist, and why some of his views may have been controversial.
You can read more about Dr. Cecil Sumner here: https://thedecisionlab.com/thinkers/psychology/francis-cecil-sumner