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

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare announced the July 1, 2025, launch of its Medicated Assisted Recovery (MAR) Mobile Clinic to increase access to buprenorphine and recovery support services throughout Nassau County. A major goal of the Mobile Clinic is to meet the needs of individuals with limited transportation who use opioids and other substances and are at risk of overdose.