Table of Contents Why Grief Awareness Week Matters What Is Grief? Understanding the Emotional Impact of Loss Grief Is Not “One Size Fits All”: The Many Ways People Grieve How to Get Support When You’re Grieving Growing With Grief: How Healing Doesn’t Mean Forgetting How to Support Someone You Love Who Is Grieving Conclusion: You Are Not Alone Why Grief Awareness Week Matters Grief Awareness Week  offers an important opportunity to recognize an experience that touches every li

The Reality of Holiday Stress The Holiday Season is often associated with joy, peace, and togetherness with friends and family. But when we take an honest look at this time of year, we also see that the Holidays can bring stress, overwhelming situations, loneliness, and even feelings of despair. Many people find themselves balancing cheer with anxiety and excitement with emotional strain. At Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare (SPBH), our mission is to support emotional wel

A Mission Rooted in Community Care Since 1992, Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare  has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction recovery services in Northeast Florida. Every day, the organization works to ensure that children, adults, and families have access to compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare, no matter their income level, background, or circumstances. Starting Point’s mission is simple but deeply powerful: To promote emotional wellness through