News : Press Releases

Directions for Mental Health, Inc. Creates Endowment Benefiting Children Exposed to Violence
CLEARWATER, FL; July 1, 2008 – Directions for Mental Health, Inc., a private nonprofit health organization in Clearwater, raised enough money at its annual Gala, held April 19th, to establish an endowment, with some matching funds from The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. Click here to read more...

Directions for Mental Health Raises Record Dollars
in 25th Anniversary Celebration Benefiting Children Exposed to Violence
May 7, 2008, Clearwater, FL — Directions for Mental Health Inc., a private non-profit mental health organization in Clearwater, celebrated 25 years of service to the Pinellas County community with its Heal the Hurt Gala, raising almost triple the previous year’s proceeds. Click here to read more...

Directions for Mental Health Inc. Announces New Clinical Director
Clearwater, FL, October 10, 2007 — Directions for Mental Health Inc., a private nonprofit mental health organization in Clearwater, announces the appointment of Nancy Gordon, LCSW, as Clinical Director. Click here to read more...

Bullying Isn’t What It Used to Be
Local Expert Offers Tips to Surviving Today’s School Bully
Sept. 24, 2007, Clearwater, FL – Today’s parent faces a whole new monster when it comes toschool bullies. Gone are the days of picking a fight on the playground. Click here to read more...

Ease Kids’ Back to School Fears with These Tips from Experts
August 13, 2007, Clearwater, FL - The first day of school may mean new clothes and fresh supplies but it also can be a source of stress and anxiety for kids - and their parents. Click here to read more...

Directions for Mental Health Named a Finalist
for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2007 Nonprofit of the Year Awards
Clearwater, May 9, 2007 – Tampa Bay Business Journal has named Directions for Mental Health, a non-profit community health center, as one of the Finalists for the 2007 Nonprofit of the Year Awards. Click here to read more...

Local Director Re-Elected to Help Advance Nation’s Mental Health Care Treatment
Clearwater, April 11, 2007- Directions for Mental Health, Inc., a private non-profit mental health organization in Clearwater, announces the re-election of their President & CEO, Thomas Riggs, to the Mental Health Corporations of America (MHCA) Board of Directors. Click here to read more...

The Beginning of the End to Pinellas County’s Homeless
Directions for Mental Health, Inc. Provide Street Outreach Services
Clearwater FL, February 27, 2007- The plight of homeless persons in St. Petersburg has sparked much debate over the past few months and now Pinellas County Government has adopted an ambitious plan to end homelessness. Click here to read more...