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Fireworks and PTSD: Things to remember this 4th of July The 4th of July holiday can be a frightening time for veterans suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) The sounds and smells of fireworks can take veterans back to being […] Read More
Who is Meridian? Meridian is honored to be the largest provider of mental health and substance use disorder services in North Central Florida; while operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A 501(c)(3) organization […] Read More
Meridian Awarded Funding Necessary to Combat Opioid Abuse Meridian is thrilled to share we have been awarded over $500,000 in Opioid treatment and prevention funding through Lutheran Services Florida (LSF.) Between the years 2005 and 2014, the rate […] Read More
Meridian to become Baker County’s Primary Mental Healthcare Provider Meridian is excited to announce we have been awarded the necessary funding to become Baker County’s primary mental healthcare provider. With strong support from Baker County law enforcement, partners within […] Read More
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Officers Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. will be hosting an Adult Mental Health First Aid course, free of charge, to all Public Safety Officers. The course will be held on June 30, […] Read More
Suicide Among Teens Mental Health illnesses affects more than a quarter of the US population, yet two-thirds go without treatment. Specifically related to this, suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death […] Read More
Mental Health First Aid – May 2017 In observation of Mental Health Awareness Month, Meridian has set dates to offer four Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) courses, free of charge, to the community. Course sessions will last […] Read More
Mental Health First Aid Drive Sponsor Community Mental Health First Aid Training By sponsoring Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), you can partner with Meridian to train non-practitioners how to recognize and respond to mental health […] Read More
Meridian and The 2017 Amazing Give! We are excited to announce that Meridian will be partaking in The Amazing Give for a 2nd year in a row. The Amazing Give is a 24 hour day of giving here in […] Read More
The Lodge at Meridian – Development update! In September 2016, Meridian hosted the inaugural Steps to Wellness Luncheon at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. At this event we introduced Amber’s story and the importance’s of The Lodge in providing Meridian clients a […] Read More

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