Past Events

Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training

Peace River Center has open spots for our March virtual Mental Health First Aid course. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. This training requires two hours of […]

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Mental Health Matters Webinar

Your mental health matters! Talking to others about mental health and mental illness matters! But where do you begin? Join us as we share mental health conversation starters and what to say and not to say when supporting someone with a mental illness. During this interactive presentation we will discuss how to eliminate stigma, resources […]

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EMDR: An Evidence-Based Treatment

This event has passed. To view the recorded webinar: https://youtu.be/Y59KpFRDEjU Join Donna Rininger, LMHC, MCAP, Director of Specialty Services via this Zoom webinar to learn more about Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing – an Evidence-Based Treatment. EMDR is recognized as one of the most effective forms of treating trauma. Learn more about what conditions it works […]

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Mental Health and Youth

The Well 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL

Join Peace River Center in partnership with Polk Vision's Behavioral Health Committee for Mental Health and Youth, our first Mental Health Matters panel. Part one of this series takes place on Tuesday, May 3 at 8:30 a.m. at The Well, 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801. Breakfast will be served. The panel of youth […]

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Trauma and the Pandemic

The Well 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL

Mark your calendar for Peace River Center's second Mental Health Matters panel, Trauma and the Pandemic. Agenda: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Program 9:30 a.m. Audience Q&A Tara Auclair, Director at Crescendo will give a brief introduction and highlight some key takeaways from the Polk County Behavioral Health Study. Led by moderator Gwinnell […]

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Mental Health and the Workplace

The Well 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL

Mark your calendar for Peace River Center's final Mental Health Matters panel, Mental Health and the Workplace. These Mental Health Matters events are in partnership with Polk Vision's Behavioral Health Committee for Mental Health and Youth, our first Mental Health Matters panel. This session takes place Tuesday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. at The Well, […]

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Job Fair

The Well 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL

Looking for a rewarding career, compassionate coworkers, and excellent benefits? Join the Peace River Center team! We are hosting a job fair on Thursday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Well, 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a current copy of their cover letter […]

Behavioral Health Navigation at Specialty Care Clinic

Specialty Care Clinic , 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow

Figuring out how to access behavioral health services can be overwhelming. That's why Peace River Center's Behavioral Health Navigators are here to help. Every Monday from 9 am to 1 pm our Navigators are at Specialty Care Clinic, 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830 to help Polk residents. Whether that's answering questions about local resources or completing referrals […]

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Behavioral Health Navigation at Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Dedicated Senior Medical Center 4715 S Florida Ave, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL, United States

Unsure of where to start with behavioral health services? We can help! Every Tuesday from 8 am to noon our Behavioral Health Navigators are at Dedicated Senior Medical Center, 4715 S Florida Ave, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33813. Behavioral Health Navigation is designed to improve access to, and knowledge of, mental health and substance use disorder […]

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Behavioral Health Navigation at Specialty Care Clinic

Specialty Care Clinic , 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow

Figuring out how to access behavioral health services can be overwhelming. That's why Peace River Center's Behavioral Health Navigators are here to help. Every Monday from 9 am to 1 pm our Navigators are at Specialty Care Clinic, 1255 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830 to help Polk residents. Whether that's answering questions about local resources or completing referrals […]

Free