Parent Magazine Volusia/Flagler June 2019 | Page 11

Law enforcement works closely with the school district, www.halifaxhealth.org/services-treatments/our-services/ and as students act out, the services available behavioral-health. are activated. Danielle Anderson, a resident of Palm Coast, Florida Others, like Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, are has worked in the public relations and media industry taking a proactive approach. In May, Chitwood began for a decade. Writing for high profile publications meeting with community partners to create a Juvenile across the state, Danielle started her career as a news Assessment Center with wraparound services, based on reporter for Flagler Broadcasting, where she discovered Seminole County’s successful model. her passion for telling the stories of communities “Anything we can partner with to help the school board out with, to accomplish our mission, which is safe schools and doing the best for our children, we’re all in,” said Chitwood, “Parkland occurred because nobody took the threat seriously.” If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis situation, call 911. More information on steps you can take to get help can be found on pages 12 & 16. For more information, visit www.flaglercares.org, www.halifaxhealth.org/node/2859 or in Florida. Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a statewide initiative on May 16, 2019 "Hope for Healing Florida" in conjunction with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to assist children, families and individuals facing mental health and substance abuse issues. Utilizing a centralized website, those seeking information will find resources on suicide prevention, depression and anxiety, bullying, and a comprehensive treatment locator. Find out more by visiting www.hopeforhealingfl.com. BECAUSE YOU MATTER! You, your future, your hopes, your dreams, and your family matter. SMA Healthcare has been helping individuals and their families for over 50 years through exceptional substance abuse and mental health service. We envision a community where every individual living with addition and mental health needs can find hope, healing, and recovery. 24/7 HELPLINE: [phone] WE’RE HERE FO R YOU. Are you fe eling dep ressed, al one, suic Don’t go idal We are he through it all alone , bullied? . re for you and can help. C R IS IS 24/7 HEL CHILDRE N | ADOL Transforming Lives Through Hope and Healing RESPON SE TEAM PLINE: (8 00) 539-4 ESCENT S | YOUN G ADULTS 228 25 AND UN DER THERE IS A SMA RTCHOICE! 150 Magnolia Ave. | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 800-539-4228 | [email protected] V O L U S I A A N D F L A G L E R H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S M A G A Z I N E | 11