Now the Work Begins on Youth Mental Health
Untreated mental illness in children and young adults can devastate individuals and destroy their families. Its impact also extends throughout our community, costing us all dearly. A new study released Tuesday put that economic cost at $86 million a year here in Sarasota County. But that figure is just a piece of the full picture when it comes to the impact of mental illness.
Gulf Coast Grant to Foster More Local Engineering Talent
Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded a $61,500 grant to support the UF Innovation Station Sarasota County, the first University of Florida engineering extension office. With funds from the grant, the Innovation Station is providing stipends to selected Gator Engineering students to help them succeed in internships and work/study programs with local industry partners in the Sarasota area.New Study Lays Out Strategies to Transform Mental Health Care for Youth
A yearlong research scan of mental health services for youth in Sarasota County identifies gaps and unmet needs and proposes recommendations for transforming the system of care. Now it’s up to our community to come together and prioritize action so that no child or family falls through the cracks.Help Your Nonprofit Thrive with "Pathways for Excellence"
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Gulf Coast Adds Three to Board
Gulf Coast Board of Directors has elected Lisa Krouse, David E. Sessions, and Peter H. Soderberg as members of the Board. Each began a three-year term on the Gulf Coast Board on March 1.