During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is highlighting the importance of talking openly about mental health to combat stigma, foster a culture of empathy and understanding, and encourage those in need to seek support.

Devereux Florida recently partnered with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to place a trained clinician within the sheriff’s office communications center. The full-time clinician handles 911 calls related to mental health or substance use crises to ensure each call is assessed with care and professionalism.

In recognition of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April, Devereux is celebrating the differences of children, adolescents and adults with autism, and promoting inclusion for these individuals in all aspects of community life.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is celebrating the many remarkable achievements of youth and adults with developmental disabilities, highlighting the importance of helping these individuals lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Devereux recently hosted its annual Servant Leadership and Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) Champions Conference where more than 50 emerging leaders from across the organization – selected as Servant Leadership and DEIB Champions – had the opportunity to connect, collaborate and cultivate new ideas on how to ensure their colleagues, and the individuals and families they serve, feel welcomed, included and supported.

Listen as Devereux Senior Vice President of People Operations Mike Ernst, SHRM-SCP, discusses Devereux’s ASCEND Career Accelerator Program on The Dream Team podcast. Ernst also shares information about the latest job opportunities and how you can advance your career at Devereux.

Adults enrolled in Devereux Advanced California’s Day Program are “brushing up” on valuable life, social and communication skills while attending art classes at the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse.

Listen to the latest episode of the Devereux Center for Effective Schools’ podcast featuring Ryan Farmer Ph.D., HSP, who discusses ineffective/low-value practices in the field of school psychology. Dr. Farmer is a clinical assistant professor and director of the Psychological Services Center at the University of Memphis. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music/Audible.