Mental Health
Focused on the mental health needs of first responders and healthcare workers.
Important Highlights
Mental Health First Aid
The Coalition has sponsored several Trainers in the area for MHFA. This training teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
ICISF
April 30 – MAY 2, 2024, 8:00AM-5:00PM ET Virtual Through Zoom This course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services for both the individual and for groups.
Highlighted Speakers
Nicole Navega
First Responder Crew Care
Samantha Selbach
Behavioral Health Asset Mapping
Asset Mapping
Caylee Neisler
UCF Restores Training
Upcoming Events
Survey
This survey was created by the Mental Health Task Force of the SWFL Healthcare Coalition to help identify Mental Health resources and gaps related to first responders and healthcare professionals in Southwest Florida.
Minutes, Agendas & Documents
from Past mental health Events
Date: March 17, 2026
- HPC Agency Slides_PDF Friendly
- Infant Mental Health Presentation Slides_PDF Version
- Community-Health-Worker-Webinar Flyer
- SWFLHCC PEPI Meeting Minutes 3.17.26 (COMING SOON) (File not available)
Become a Member
Benefits of joining the coalition:
- Partner with community stakeholders throughout the region on community plans and exercises to prepare and meet your agency’s regulatory requirements.
- Receive effective and timely updates and information from trusted public and private sources.
- Collaborate and network to develop relationships to leverage resources, share best practices, and meet organizational goals.
- Access to funding to support health and medical preparedness initiatives.
Members have the opportunity to participate in quarterly member meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, learn about various initiatives the coalition is working towards, and learn about upcoming trainings and tabletops.
Current Task Forces
Mental Health
Focused on the mental health needs of first responders and healthcare workers.
Upcoming Events
Gaps & Resources
Training & Exercises
A task force that carries out activities to meet our member needs.
Pediatric Care
Upcoming Events