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    Stewardship Coordination and Alignment
    Home Stewardship Coordination and Alignment
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    Shifting Investments

    BeWellPBC brings together residents and system leaders to create a unified vision for building a culture of health and wellness and to co-design solutions grounded in equity, access, community healing, and behavioral health awareness.

    BeWellPBC Efforts in Motion

    Palm Beach County Pediatric Integrated Care Project

    BeWellPBC and Mental Health America are partnering with local pediatricians and providers to integrate behavioral health into pediatric care in Palm Beach County and contribute to Florida-wide efforts.Through the Pediatric Integrated Care Community of Practice Project, a muti-agency workgroup led by 2 physicians is identifying opportunities and challenges for pediatric practices, addressing specific systemic barriers to integrated care, and documenting a standard for care that is scalable for other practices to follow. 

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    RALLY (Rapid Action Learning Leaders for Youth)

    In the summer of 2023, BeWellPBC hosted the inaugural RALLY – Rapid Action Learning Leaders for Youth to address the growing youth mental health crisis in Palm Beach County. The event convened over 95 participants, including youth, community leaders, grassroots initiatives, behavioral health providers, funders, and system leads. Together, they worked collaboratively to develop actionable solutions to improve youth mental health, emphasizing collective action, continuous learning, and adaptive strategies. 

    The gathering led to the creation of the 7 Strategies for Youth Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness, Youth Wellness and Prevention, Non-Traditional Supports, Meaningful Connections for Youth, Behavioral Health Support in Existing Community Spaces, Support for Families Through Provider Policy Change, Youth Leadership and Support. 

    One year later, in the summer of 2024, 116 participants—including youth, caregivers, grassroots champions, community leaders, funders, system partners, and providers—reunited to share progress and continue driving change. Led by BeWellPBC and Future Leaders United for Change, the second RALLY emphasized expanding the successful initiatives and strategies developed in 2023.

    Since its launch, RALLY has inspired significant investment, with funders dedicating over $600,000 to support youth mental health strategies. Discussions at the 2024 RALLY focused on seven priority areas: Meaningful Connections for Youth, Behavioral Health Support in Existing Community Spaces, Support for Families Through Provider Policy Change, Youth Wellness and Prevention, Youth Leadership and Support, Life Skills, and Mental Health Awareness.

    Together, RALLY participants continue to lead the charge in creating a brighter future for Palm Beach County youth.

    Wellness & Recovery

    BeWellPBC hosts Wellness & Resiliency workshops

    Community Recovery Forum

    All members of the community share and hear ideas about recovery in Palm Beach County, provide feedback and engage with panelists around the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) and findings from recent research, and pursue the vision of a comprehensive Recovery-Oriented System of Care in Palm Beach County. All are welcome to participate including those in recovery, their family members, providers, students, and any interested community members.

    BeWellPBC hosts Wellness & Resiliency workshops

    Community Recovery Forum

    All members of the community share and hear ideas about recovery in Palm Beach County, provide feedback and engage with panelists around the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) and findings from recent research, and pursue the vision of a comprehensive Recovery-Oriented System of Care in Palm Beach County. All are welcome to participate including those in recovery, their family members, providers, students, and any interested community members.

    The Future of the Recovery Capital Index

    Creator of RCI David Whitesock describes how Resilience Capital is the combination of personal, interpersonal, and community resources that a person can access and draw up to pursue and sustain a good quality of life. Resilience capital represents a growth mindset. Like social determinants of health, resilience capital is a comprehensive framework of various indicators or elements. It respects the entire presence and experience of a person.  [Source: Validating a Survey for Addiction Wellness: The Recovery Capital Index] 

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    Peer Leadership Retreat with the Peer Leadership Council of PBC

    CEO at Federation of Families C. Veree’ Jenkins and Dr. Julie Radlauer, CEO at Collectively co-facilitated an engaging afternoon of fun, food, and discussion with the Peer Leadership Council of Palm Beach County.

    Peer Leadership Retreat with the Peer Leadership Council of PBC

    CEO at Federation of Families C. Veree’ Jenkins and Dr. Julie Radlauer, CEO at Collectively co-facilitated an engaging afternoon of fun, food, and discussion with the Peer Leadership Council of Palm Beach County.

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    Caregivers Wellness Retreat

    BeWellPBC and Healthier Boynton Beach hosted the Caregivers Wellness Retreat at the beautiful Mounts Botanical Garden for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. Caregivers took a much-needed break from their caregiving duties and focused on their own well-being. This retreat provided caregivers with a peaceful and supportive environment to unwind and recharge. The day of self-care gave them an opportunity to connect with other caregivers who understand their journey.  Together they shared wellness activities like mindfulness moments, self-care tips, healthy eating, bingo, chair yoga, and affirmation drumming.

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    Community Mental Wellness Day

    Integrated Healthcare Systems (IHS) held their annual Community Mental Wellness Day this past May and BeWellPBC was happy to join in celebration of Get Your Green On. IHS is a behavioral and primary healthcare facility. HIS host the picnic each year, which is designed not just as a day of fun and relaxation, but as a powerful platform to disseminate important information on mental health, introduce the community to available resources, and underscore the significance of nurturing mental wellness. The community was engaged, and the day was filled with appealing activities, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities for all involved.

    Community Mental Wellness Day

    Integrated Healthcare Systems held their annual Community Mental Wellness Day this past May and BeWellPBC was happy to join in celebration of Get Your Green On. Integrated Healthcare Systems is a behavioral and primary healthcare facility.

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    Ride the Wave Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition Youth Summit

    During the summit teens were empowered with tools to address the challenging topic of substance use with their peers. By focusing on wellness, awareness, visualization, and empathy, young people learned to create safe spaces for open conversations. This approach emphasized understanding and supporting each other, fostering a sense of community and care. In addition, Teen to Teen Support Bags were introduced, containing opioid education and vital resources to aid in raising awareness among youth. Students were encouraged to contribute by bringing donations for teens experiencing homelessness, with a variety of gender-specific and neutral items.

    Ride the Wave Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition Youth Summit

    During the summit teens were empowered with tools to address the challenging topic of substance use with their peers. By focusing on wellness, awareness, visualization, and empathy, young people learned to create safe spaces for open conversations. This approach emphasized understanding and supporting each other, fostering a sense of community and care. In addition, Teen to Teen Support Bags were introduced, containing opioid education and vital resources to aid in raising awareness among youth. Students were encouraged to contribute by bringing donations for teens experiencing homelessness, with a variety of gender-specific and neutral items.

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    Achieving Greater Impact from the System of Care

    BeWellPBC is taking action per recommendations from the exploratory Palm Beach County study Achieving Greater Impact From the System of Care: Opportunities and Challenges by Dr. David Shern and Dr. Mary Armstrong.  Released in January 2021, this report focuses on the children’s system of care with a population health and equity approach.  Working with community and system leaders, we are focused on reducing health inequities, developing a governance model premised on shared stewardship and a population health approach, expanding investment in impactful initiatives, determining strategies for greater data system integration, and supporting growth of pediatric integrated care.

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    Get Your Green On

    BeWellPBC is a partner in the county’s “Get Your Green On” mental health awareness campaign honoring behavioral health education and trauma-informed care each May. The campaign is a subcommittee of Birth to 22’s Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Community Action Team with over 100 organizations and 2,500 individuals participating in the 2020 campaign.

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