The Power of Group Therapy: How It Can Help You Thrive
Group therapy is becoming an increasingly popular and effective option for people looking to improve their mental health. Unlike individual therapy, where sessions are one-on-one with a therapist, group therapy involves a small number of people who meet regularly to discuss shared challenges under the guidance of a trained therapist. Here, we’ll explore the key benefits of group therapy and how it can be a valuable part of your journey toward emotional well-being.
Read MoreWhat is Domestic Violence and How to Get Help in Nassau County, Florida
If you or someone you care about is a domestic violence survivor, then you need to know that there are resources to help right here in Nassau County, Florida. In this post, we’ll take a close look at domestic violence to try to better understand its dynamics, and then share some detailed information on programs and services that are at your disposal.
Read MoreWhat is Case Management and how can it help me or someone I love? [Infographic]
If you are an adult living with a diagnosed serious mental illness or a child living with a serious emotional disturbance diagnosis, we know that moving through life can be challenging. Our Case Management program is designed to give you the tools you need to effectively manage your own life. We have a team of Case Managers that are resource connectors…
Read MoreHow to Get 24/7 Emergency Assistance During a Crisis
Mental health and substance use emergencies happen around the clock. Oftentimes, when individuals experience a behavioral health emergency, they turn to law enforcement, hospital emergency departments, and inpatient treatment for help. While it is always important to involve law enforcement when you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, Starting Point’s Mobile Response Team (MRT)…
Read MoreCare Coordination: What is it? Who qualifies? [Infographic]
At Starting Point we know that spending time in high levels of care (like jail or prison, state mental health treatment facilities, crisis stabilization units, detox, and emergency rooms) has its own set of challenges. We also know that it is no walk in the park to transition from those…
Read MoreDomestic Violence & Substance Use
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we want to address this important issue in some of our blog posts. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. The Office of Juvenile Justice and…
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