Abuse Florida Abuse HotlineTo report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable adult (elderly or special needs)Phone: 1-800-96-ABUSEFlorida Relay: 711TDD: 1-800-955-8771To report online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us If a person reports they have been raped, call the Crisis Center at 211 for a forensic evaluation. Sexual Abuse Services Crisis Center of Tampa BaySuicide & Crisis Hotline,…
Welcome to my new blog! As I considered where to start with my first post, I thought, why not start at the very beginning. So let’s talk about mental health. What is mental health? And what is mental illness? Myth: Mental illness is a sign of weakness. Fact: Let’s debunk this, because some of the…
Hi, and welcome to my home on the internet! My name is Michelle and I founded True Balance Counseling to help folks like you discover the road to healing. I am a licensed counselor in the State of Florida and have been since 2014. But I have been in the helping field since 1998 when…
I can’t believe that 2020 is almost here! It seems like the year just flew by so quickly. And now it is time to start thinking about our New Year’s Resolutions. The Holiday season officially began with Halloween, and well, it was non-stop activity that ended with New Year’s Eve. How many of us lose…
This morning, as I was pouring over all my pictures from 2019, I realized just how often I had been to my favorite beach, Anna Maria, and a new-to-me beach Schoodic Point in Maine. I know it sometimes sounds trite, but the beach really can be my happy place. My Happy Place The beach is,…
