Zero Suicide Broward
United Way of Broward County and more than 50 community partners have teamed together to adopt the Zero Suicide framework for suicide prevention in Broward County. By using this method …
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Creating Healthy Smiles
Seven-year-old Darrell’s hyperactivity and inability to sit still, combined with his fear of doctors, resulted in a lack of dental care – and that turned into a mouth full of …
A Lifeline for Mary
Eighty-year-old Mary never imagined that one day she would need assistance from the community. The mother of three had been deeply involved with her church for many years, where she …
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for American youth and a leading cause of death right here in Broward County. Yet, suicide as a cause of death receives …
5 Quick Ways to Relieve Stress
With school back in session, working parents – and adults in general – have a lot on their plates in addition to their responsibilities at work. Here are five quick …
Building a Community of Resiliency
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE/TAPPING By Aisha T. McDonald, LMHCLead Trainer/Coordinator, United Way of Broward County Recently someone disclosed to me that he was confused about what it meant to have Posttraumatic …
Vaping. Is Your Child Doing it?
Vaping, or the use of electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes), has become an epidemic among teens in the U.S., with nearly 5% of middle school and almost 21% of high school …
2021 Florida Legislative Session Summary Report
The $101.5 billion FY22 Budget signed by Governor DeSantis is 10% larger than the current year, even with $1.5B in vetoes. Bolstered by Federal relief funds, many of the programs …
Mental Health and the Pandemic – One Year Later
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for so many people, physically and emotionally. Worry and uncertainty about the virus itself has been compounded by changes in jobs, income, school and …
Back-to-School Anxiety
Returning to the classroom can create anxiety for any child, but the events of this past year may make back-to-school even more difficult for some students. A year of remote …
