St. Lucie RISE

St. Lucie RISE Mental Health Collaborative is a Roundtable of St. Lucie County initiative. Lucie RISE – Mental Health Collaborative! The Roundtable of St.

Lucie County has been awarded the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership for Success Grant (SPF-PFS) for $375,000 per year for 5 years through 2028 to launch the St. Lucie RISE Mental Health Collaborative under its umbrella. The purpose of this grant program is to help communities work collaboratively to reduce the onset and pr

ogression of substance misuse and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion services. The SPF-PFS program is grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a data-driven community engagement model grounded in public health principles focused on providing evidence-based services to high-risk and underserved communities. Consistent with the Roundtable’s mission, this grant will enhance our mission to sustain a team of county and business leaders who mobilize resources to improve the education, health, safety, nutrition, and care of all children in St. Lucie County. Local Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Strategies

Designed to strengthen our community-level prevention capacity to identify and respond to local substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion priorities for high-risk and underserved communities, the St. Lucie RISE Strategic Prevention Partnership is a county-wide initiative designed to implement a comprehensive mix of evidenced-based prevention approaches and services that align with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) expectations to implement high-quality programs, practices, and policies that are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and equity-based as a means of improving behavioral health in St. Our partner agencies and collaboratives, businesses, and community advocates will work collectively to address root causes that lead to increased risk for youth substance misuse and mental health challenges. This funding will specifically be utilized to establish a Mental Health Collaborative, made up of community stakeholders, to identify and respond to ongoing behavioral health needs for our community and to oversee the delivery of community-wide Teen Mental Health First-Aid training, support the development of Pediatric Integrated Care access through primary care providers, support the delivery of Functional Family Therapy to underserved communities, and to promote community-wide trauma-informed care approaches. In addition, funding will provide additional support to Drug Free St. Lucie currently funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Center for Disease Control, to expand its substance abuse prevention efforts through the implementation of youth-led Social Norms and Mental Health awareness campaigns. Under the umbrella of the Roundtable, the Mental Health Collaborative and Drug Free St. Lucie will be a force multiplier to improve behavioral health outcomes for youth and families in our community.

08/21/2026

A huge thank you to Monique Robbins for facilitating our recent Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training! 🧡

We are so grateful for her time, expertise, and commitment to equipping members of our community with the skills and knowledge to better recognize and respond when a young person may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Thank you, Monique, for helping us continue building a more informed, prepared, and supportive community for our youth! 🧡

08/20/2026

We’ve been so excited to join our community for this year’s Kids at Hope SLC Tunnels of Hope!

There’s something powerful about showing up for our young people and reminding them that their community is behind them. As the school year continues, we encourage our community to keep showing up and cheering them on—letting our local youth know that we believe in their potential and know they are capable of success this year and beyond.

Every child is capable of success—NO EXCEPTIONS! 🌟🙌

08/19/2026

Last week’s St. Lucie RISE meeting was all about listening, learning, and planning for what’s next!

We were grateful to hear directly from our community partners as we explored gaps in our community and identified potential priority areas for the Collaborative to focus on moving forward. The thoughtful feedback and perspectives shared will help guide our work as we continue building on our collective efforts to support youth mental health and well-being in St. Lucie County.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation! We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to seeing everyone again in September. 💜

08/14/2026

🎒🧡 Week one: complete!

The first week of school can bring a little bit of everything — excitement, nerves, new routines, new faces and plenty of adjustments.

As the weekend begins, this is a great time to check in with the young people in your life. Instead of just asking, “How was school?” try:

💬 What was the best part of your first week?
💬 Was anything harder than you expected?
💬 Who did you enjoy spending time with?
💬 Is there anything you’re worried about going into next week?
💬 What can I do to support you?

And remember: not every conversation needs an immediate solution. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is listen, validate and let them know we're there. 🧡

Here’s to a restful weekend and a great Week 2, St. Lucie County!

08/13/2026

💜 Back to school looks different for everyone — and so does the support we may need along the way.

Whether you’re a parent helping your child adjust, a young adult heading to college, or an educator preparing to support your students, Mental Health America has resources to help you start the school year with mental health in mind.

Their Back-to-School Mental Health Hub offers practical guidance for:
💬 Starting mental health conversations
🎒 Navigating school transitions
🤝 Supporting a student who may be struggling
🍎 Supporting educator mental health and wellbeing

Explore the resources and find tools that can help you, your family or the young people you support this school year:

🔗 https://mhanational.org/back-to-school-with-mental-health-in-mind/

08/12/2026

💜 Supporting youth mental health takes all of us.

Parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches and other trusted adults each play an important role in creating environments where young people feel safe, supported and heard — both offline and online.

As the school year gets underway, take time to understand the pressures young people may be navigating, including friendships, academics, social media and screen use. Staying curious, setting healthy boundaries and keeping communication open can help.

🔗 Looking for resources? Explore practical guidance for families on youth mental health, social media and healthy screen use:
https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/resources/index.html

💜 And remember, the St. Lucie Cares Behavioral Health Resource Guide connects St. Lucie County youth and families with local mental health, wellness and support resources:
www.stluciecares.com

08/11/2026

🎒A new school year means more than new classrooms, new teachers and new routines.

For many young people, it also means navigating change, uncertainty, new expectations and new social environments. Transitions (especially starting at a new school) can be a particularly vulnerable time for a young person’s mental health.

As students head back to school, we encourage parents and caregivers to stay connected and pay attention to more than just grades and schedules.

💬 Ask how they’re really feeling about the new year.
👀 Pay attention to changes in mood, behavior, sleep or social connections.
🤝 Remind them that they can come to you when something doesn’t feel right.
🧡 Give them time and space to adjust — even positive new beginnings can feel overwhelming.

And most importantly, keep the conversation going. A simple “How are you feeling about everything?” can create an opportunity for your child to share something they may not have known how to bring up themselves.

As we begin a new school year, let’s make checking in on our young people’s mental health just as routine as checking their backpacks.

08/10/2026

🧡 5 million people trained. 5 million people prepared to help.

Mental Health First Aid USA has officially reached an incredible milestone: 5 million Mental Health First Aiders trained across the country!

In this video, First Aider Jordan Lepic shares why learning how to recognize, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges matters — and how each of us can play a role in building a more supportive community.

At St. Lucie RISE, we’re proud to be part of this growing movement by helping bring Mental Health First Aid training and education to our own community. Every person equipped with these skills is one more person prepared to notice the signs, start a conversation and connect someone to support when it matters most.

🎥 Meet one of the and hear why Mental Health First Aid matters to Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/meet-jordan-shes-one-of-the-5-million-ugcPost-7490508346261745664-X3LH/

08/06/2026

📣 Help shape the future of the St. Lucie RISE Mental Health Collaborative!

Join us next Tuesday, August 11, from 1:00–2:00 PM for a special Strategic Planning Workshop as we come together to reflect on where we've been, identify our community's evolving behavioral health needs, and set priorities for the year ahead.

This month, we're taking a break from our traditional guest speaker format because your voice matters. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're joining for the first time, your ideas and perspective will help guide the future of St. Lucie RISE and strengthen our collective impact across St. Lucie County.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 11
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County

We hope you'll bring your ideas, collaborate with fellow community partners, and help shape what's next!

07/30/2026

Over the past 5 weeks, St. Lucie RISE's Project Coordinator had the privilege of participating in the Emerging Leaders Masterclass, an enriching experience designed to cultivate thoughtful, collaborative, and impactful leadership.

Throughout the course, she explored topics including emotional intelligence, communication, strategic thinking, self-awareness, and leading through influence—skills that directly support her work of bringing partners together, fostering meaningful collaboration, facilitating collective action, and advancing behavioral health initiatives across St. Lucie County. Investing in leaders ultimately strengthens the systems and relationships that help our community thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to Spot On Strategies, LLC for facilitating such an engaging and impactful program, and to the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County and The Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie for making this opportunity possible. Your investment in developing local leaders creates lasting benefits for our entire community.

We're excited to continue putting these lessons into action as we work alongside our partners to build a healthier, more connected St. Lucie County, because leadership development doesn't just strengthen individuals... it strengthens communities.💙

Address

546 NW University Boulevard , Suite 204
Port Saint Lucie, FL
34986

Website

https://www.roundtableslc.org/stlucie_rise/, https://www.stluciecares.com/

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