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Mental health town hall in Jacksonville: Understanding resources within the community

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

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By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — State Representative Angie Nixon held a mental health town hall on Thursday evening and a large number of resources were in attendance.

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The town hall’s main goal was to focus on creating an understanding and awareness about mental health resources within the community.

“Rep. Nixon is aware of the problem with mental health in our community because a lot of constituents are reaching her about it,” a representative from Nixon’s office said before the event. “Additionally, she lived this issue in her family because she lost her sister due to mental health issues.”

If you or a loved one is suffering from mental health, here is a list of resources to contact for help:

  • River Point Behavioral Health: 904-724-9202
  • Wekiva Springs: 904-296-3533
  • Women’s Center of Jacksonville: 904-722-3000
  • Child Guidance Center: 904-448-4700 (CALL FOR OTHER LOCATIONS)
  • Queer Space Counseling: 904-755-9466
  • Transformative Growth Counseling: 904-582-3400
  • Freshministries: 904-355-0000
  • Overflow Health Alliance: 904-468-7944

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