Thriving Mind South Florida

Thank you, Representatives Jon Albert for District 48, Sam Greco for Florida, Richard Gentry for State House, District 27, Jennifer Kincart Jonsson for State House, District 49, Hilary Holley for State Representative, State Representative Shane Abbott, and Omar Blanco for State Representative for supporting Recovery, Mental Wellness and Resiliency

A few weeks ago, The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department held its 4th annual Re-Entry and Outreach Breakfast.



Their mission, as agents of change, is to help our inmate population with technical proficiencies, education, life skills, and the confidence to rejoin their communities, find jobs, and become productive members of society. This is why MDCR works collaboratively with our community partners to provide the inmate population necessary services. During the breakfast, they highlighted successful partnerships, programs and services that benefit our returning citizens. Their main goal is to inform, educate, and collaborate about re-entry progress and prevention of recidivism. In attendance from our team were Yisel Morell, LMHC, Care Coordination Manager and Milieris Leon, Administrative Assistant- FDOC Grant.

At the 17th Annual Scientific Conference of the International Association of Psychiatric Nurses, Derek Moore, Manager of Thriving Mind Peer Services, was honored with the prestigious Community Impact Champion Award. The global organization, known for its commitment to supporting individuals with mental health challenges and elevating leaders who advance community-based care, recognized Moore for his exceptional dedication to expanding mental health and substance use services throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

Moore’s leadership in strengthening peer support services and championing the implementation of a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) in the region stood out as a model for transformative, community-centered behavioral health work. His tireless efforts have helped broaden access, reduce stigma, and elevate the role of lived experience in the continuum of care.

The ceremony also celebrated fellow honorees Vicki Sevilla, Senior Director of Outpatient & Community Health Services at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, and The Honorable Judge Steven Leifman, both recognized for their influential contributions to mental health advocacy and system reform.

Together, the award recipients embody the spirit of innovation, compassion, and leadership that the International Association of Psychiatric Nurses seeks to uplift worldwide.

Thank you Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Senator René García Miami Dade Commissioner District 13 !

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

Meet our Network Provider NAMI of Miami-Dade County:

At NAMI Miami-Dade County, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone 💚
Our mission is to raise awareness, provide education, and offer compassionate support to individuals and families across our community. From youth programs like Ending the Silence to su***de prevention trainings (QPR), support groups, and peer-led education programs, we’re here every step of the way.
📞 Our Helpline is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
🌎 Support in English, Spanish, Portuguese & Haitian Creole
Together, we can break stigma, build understanding, and create a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. NAMI Miami

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

Thank you Rep. Chambliss!

Thank you, Representative Kevin Chambliss, for supporting Stronger Families this Thriving Mind South Florida