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Shortly after the second teenager was lost to suicide in the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 that rocked the communities of Coral Springs and Parkland, Florida, Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook formed a mental wellness networking alliance with several other community leaders. As he had lost his own mother to suicide when he was 23 years old, he felt compelled to do something for and with the community in order to save lives and promote awareness of mental health resources in order to break the stigma that’s often associated with getting mental help.
MWNA normally met once a month in Coral Springs but due to the COVID-19 pandemic meetings shifted to an online town hall format that has continuously grown and now welcomes guests on a national and international level.
If you are struggling with mental health, we would encourage you to connect with the resources in this list:
ORGANIZATION | WEBSITE | PHONE |
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Eagle’s Haven Local Wellness Center | www.eagleshaven.org | 954-618-0350 |
2-1-1 Broward County DIAL 2-1-1** | www.211-broward.org | 954-537-0211 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org | 800-273-TALK (8255) |
Behavioral Health Info Line | n/a | 954-396-4636 |
Special Needs Connections | www.211specialneeds.org | 954-537-0211 |
Teen Hotline | www.teenspace211.org | 954-567-8336 |
H.A.N.D.Y. (Helping Abused, Neglected & Dependent Youth) | www.handyinc.org | 954-522-2911 |
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center | www.ftlauderdalebehavioral.com | 954-734-2000 |