ADULT
SERVICES
We offer a range of programs, treatment services, and treatment groups to adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
CHILD &
ADOLESCENT
SERVICES
We offer programs, treatment services, and treatment groups for individuals 17 and younger that struggle with mental health or substance use disorders.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH &
EDUCATION
We provide four community-based programs as part of our mission to promote emotional wellness through community education & awareness.
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
We provide 24/7 emergency screening, crisis stabilization, and referral to other services for anyone experiencing a behavioral health emergency.
Our Mission
To promote emotional wellness through psychiatric, mental health and substance use disorder treatment services and community education and awareness.
Get Certified in M.H.F.A.
Certification course teaching community members to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Attend a Virtual Discussion
Monthly virtual support meetings welcoming NE FL community members to discuss the effects of mental health and substance use issues.
Join a Support Group
Monthly support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide or overdose. Hosted in Fernandina Beach, FL, and Hilliard, FL.
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STARTING POINT NEWS
Latest news at Starting Point
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare awarded $4.7 million to expand Mental Health Services and open new location in Callahan
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare announced it was awarded $4.7 million in funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration CMHC Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to enable community mental health centers to support..
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare awarded grants to teach teen Mental Health First Aid in every Nassau County High School 10th grade classroom
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare announced it was awarded grants from Baptist Health and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida to offer teen Mental Health First Aid at every public high school in Nassau County, FL. This project will expand the partnership..
Suicide Prevention – Warning Signs, Statistics, Risk Factors, and How to Save a Life
Ninety-three percent of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented. This begs the question – how? In this blog post, we will talk about suicide prevention, uncover some myths and facts about suicide, take a look at local and national suicide statistics, discuss the warning signs and risk factors for suicide..
City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners declare August 31st International Overdose Awareness Day
On Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, Amy Pipkin, Prevention Supervisor at Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, accepted a Resolution from Fernandina Beach City Commissioners declaring August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day.
