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  • Help is Near: Polk Launches New Behavioral Health Website

    Emilisse Ortiz, Communications Specialist|Updated Jun 13, 2025

    Polk County's behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and substance use disorder resources in the county. The website features a directory of behavioral health providers in Polk County, blogs from local professionals focusing on relevant health topics, as well as a statistical dashboard and provider accessibility in the county. According to reports from the Florida Department of Health in Polk, in 2022, about 17% of adults (18 years...

  • Behavioral Health Summit Drew 230 to Discussions of Mental Health Awareness

    Emilisse Ortiz|Updated May 6, 2025

    Polk County’s Health and Human Services Division partnered with Polk Vision to host the second annual Conversations in Behavioral Health Summit on Thursday. More than 230 parents, mental health professionals and residents attended the summit. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month than with an event about the power of hope and healing,” said Holly Vida, Behavioral Health Program Manager for Polk County. “I’m thankful to all of our speakers wh...