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Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc. Minimize

The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is a non-profit organization that offers support and information to the families and consumers of mental health services.

Our programs include:

  • Free Mental Health Referrals to the Community

  • Support Groups for Consumers

  •       Guardian Advocate training

  • Mental Health Minute stigma-reducing media campaign
     
Consumer Information and Referral Services Minimize


We offer a free referral service for individuals seeking information for themselves, family, or friends.

Referrals include information on centers providing:  

  • Counseling
  • Group/Family/Couples Therapy
  • Psychiatry
  • Residential Mental Health Facilities
  • Assisted Living
  • Home Health Care
  • Crisis services
  • Homeless Shelters
  • Abuse Support
  • Child and Teen Support
  • Substance Abuse Support
  • Medication Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicaid Information

Phone:
Monday-Friday  9am-5pm: (407)898-0110


Email:

You may also fill out our Referral Form and email it to Estifani at erodriguez@mhacf.org. Please be aware that email content is not confidential. If you would like to ensure complete confidentiality, please call us for referrals.
     
Depression Self-Test Minimize
Are you suffering from depression? Use the results of this questionnaire as a guide.

Answer each question with one of the following:

A.    No, not at all

B.    No, not much

C.    Yes, sometimes

D.    Yes, definitely


1. I feel miserable and sad.

2. I find it easy to do the things I used to do.

3. I get very frightened or panicky feeling for apparently no reason at all.

4. I have weeping spells, or feel like it.

5. I still enjoy the things I used to.

6. I am restless and can’t keep still.

7. I get off to sleep easily without sleeping tablets.

8. I feel anxious when I go out of the house on my own.

9. I have lost interest in things.

10. I get tired for no reason.

11. I am more irritable than usual.

12. I wake early and then sleep badly for the rest of the night.


Scoring for All Questions Except 2, 5, 7:

  • 0 points No, not at all
  • 1 point No, not much
  • 2 points Yes, sometimes
  • 3 points Yes, definitely

Scoring for Questions 2, 5, 7:

  • 0 points Yes, definitely
  • 1 point Yes, sometimes
  • 2 points No, not much
  • 3 points No, not at all

If your score is 15 or over, you may be showing high levels of depressive symptoms. It is important to note that this rating scale does not diagnose clinical depression. It measures the frequency and intensity of symptoms associated with depression. This test should be a used as a guide and indicator for possible need for treatment.


If you are seeking mental health resources in Central Florida, please call us for free mental health referrals: 407-898-0110.

If you are in crisis, call 2-1-1.

 

The Wakefield self-report was developed primarily by Dr. R Phillip Snaith. The reference below reflects the website from which this self-report was adapted.


Mulhauser, G. (2011, May 7). Welcome to Wakefield self-report, a screening test for depression. Retrieved from http://counsellingresource.com/lib/quizzes/depression-testing/wakefield/
     
Guardian Advocate Program Minimize

The Guardian Advocate training program is a dynamic and vital four hour certification course. This course offers a trainee the opportunity to become better versed in patients’ rights and the Baker Act. This training will build confidence in the times in which we much use this act for a family member, friend, or a client. Trainees will receive a specific certification that will allow them to advocate for an individual while they are Baker Acted.

         Knowledge gained from training will include:

- Patients’ Rights

- Your Rights as Guardian Advocate

- Baker Act and Related Laws

- Medication and Treatment Planning

- Mental Health Awareness


Individual Training: $50.00 per person

Call now to reserve your training time: 407-898-0110


Potential volunteer Guardians email your resume and availability to Dana at dmooney@mhacf.org and request an interview
     

Support Groups Minimize

English Support Group:

  • Mondays 2-4pm
  • Open to community members affected by mental illness
  • For more information or to register, contact Dana at dmooney@mhacf.org or call 407-898-0110

Spanish Support Group:

  • Wednesdays 2-4pm
  • Open to community members affected by mental illness.
  • For more information or to register, contact Estifani at erodriguez@mhacf.org or call 407-898-0110


 
A support group is a place where individuals may come to express their feelings, thoughts, and opinions with other peers. We provide refreshments and information on hot topics in the realm of mental health. Discussions include concerns about stigma, medication, treatment, family, transformation, and other related mental health subjects matters. We always encourage anyone that wants to participate upon discharge, or at any time during recovery, to join us in this very rewarding experience. In the past, consumers have gotten much relief and support in knowing others in their community can share and relate to similar experiences. There is no fee for the support groups, but donations to support purchase of refreshments are appreciated.