Introducing Dr. Kaisha Thomas: Leading the Way in Mental Health at CPSFL
Community Partners of South Florida is excited to welcome Dr. Kaisha Thomas as our new Vice President of Child and Family Mental Health Services! With over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for helping others, Dr. Thomas brings exceptional leadership and expertise to this critical role.
School-Based Mental Health
A partnership with Palm Beach County School District will continue through the Behavioral-Mental Health Services for Students initiative for the upcoming academic school year. Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) employees serve as co-located Mental Health Professionals and support students in twelve public schools across Palm Beach County. Students may receive twelve sessions at no cost to families.
One Point Can Change A Life
Wraparound Services Case Manager Anthony Sommer worked with Nasir and his mother Shirley for two years – moment by moment, connection by connection, point by point – until they were able to reach a place where the family could thrive.
Community Partners of South Florida Was an Ingredient of This Budding Chef’s Success
“CPSFL has so many support systems,” said Tyler. “If you are struggling with anything at all, they have someone to help you with work, transportation, food, mental health, and housing.”
Community Health Center Will Increase Access to Health and Social Services in Riviera Beach
Community Partners of South Florida is proud to be a partner in the Riviera Beach Health Initiative alongside FoundCare, the Health Council of Southeast Florida as well as the American Heart Association (Palm Beach County). Informed by significant quantitative and qualitative data, the Riviera Beach Health Initiative is a multi-pronged strategy to improve the health of residents by building the capacity of and increasing the residents’ access to health and social services.
Florida Blue Foundation Will Invest In CPSFL Mental and Behavioral Health Clinicians and Interns
Community Partners of South Florida will receive an investment of $300,000 over three years from the Florida Blue Foundation. The grant will support training and development for mental health professionals and interns at the Riviera Beach-based nonprofit. “Community Partners of South Florida was selected based on their documented expertise and experience in the delivery of mental well-being services for families, children, individuals and communities,” said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation. “With this grant we can help ensure these programs will continue to broaden and enhance mental health services at a time when communities need them the most.”
Reunited After Six Years: Dion and Elijah’s Story
Incarcerated for a non-violent offense since her son was six months old, Dion knew that she had a lot of time to make up for now that she was a free woman. She had missed the first six years of her son’s life, a critical time for bonding and child development and Dion knew she needed parenting support. She reached out to Community Partners of South Florida in the hopes of finding resources to strengthen her family.
How Do You Help A Whole Community?
Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is the trusted leader in comprehensive community development – investing in people, places, and systems so neighborhoods and residents thrive. We use an intentional approach aimed at improving lives and strengthening communities.
Overcoming Anxiety - Nicholas' Story
A 16-year-old male with a history of anxiety that traced back to childhood, Nicholas was having a hard time with routine activities such as attending school. And now, it was getting worse.