City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee meets Monday

The City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee working groups have three meetings scheduled for Monday; 9 a.m. to discuss homelessness, 1 p.m. on access to health care, and 4 p.m. on affordable housing. All three meetings are in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, 117 W. Read More …

Free health services

This Tuesday (10/18) Lutheran Social Services and Ascension St. Vincent’s Jacksonville will be at LSS, 4615 Philips Highway, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free health screenings to all who are interested. In addition, those who are uninsured and low-income may apply for additional services Read More …

We aren’t “fixing” mental health unless we’re fixing it for everybody

Health insurance is a mental health issue. I can’t help a client who can’t afford to see me.  Housing is a mental health issue. I can’t use therapy to help a client whose depression and anxiety come directly from sleeping in the streets.  Food insecurity Read More …