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Learn more about the impact of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transition and how you can support the cause. Help save lives and provide hope to those in need.

One year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned to become 988 for easy to remember three-digit dialing access and making the vitally important mental health resource accessible by simply pressing three buttons. As a result, the lifeline has seen a significant increase in calls — supporting more people in need than ever before.   No matter […]

As we reflect on 2022, we are immensely proud of everything we’ve been able to do for the Central Florida community and incredibly grateful to all of our donors, volunteers, and supporters who have made this possible.   Here’s a list of 10 achievements we accomplished together:   We Launched Our Emerging Leaders Impact Group Modeled after our […]

The importance of mental health can’t be ignored, and Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is committed to doing our part to support mental health and wellness within our community.   Let’s Talk About Mental Health  Asking for help is not easy. Tom Holland, an on-screen superhero, recently shared his mental wellness experience that shed light […]

For more than 15 years, people across the nation have connected to suicide prevention and mental health crisis care by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Through the years, the lifeline has received more than 20 million calls from people in distress looking for support when they need it most.   In 2021 […]