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Uplift Communities - LSF Health Systems

Unites faith leaders, behavioral health providers, and local organizations to raise mental health awareness and support recovery across Florida’s rural communities.

Summary of Services

  • Connects individuals with behavioral health providers and resources to address mental health challenges
  • Brings together faith leaders, community stakeholders, institutions, and state agencies to strengthen support networks
  • Focuses on increasing mental health awareness and services in rural areas of Florida
  • Provides targeted programs and resources to assist children and families
  • Hosts events like Uplift – St. Johns, featuring vendor opportunities for mental health providers, recovery agencies, and specialists

Bringing Together Health Providers, Faith Leaders, and Stakeholders

Serving Baker, Columbia, Putnam, Suwannee, Hamilton, and St. Johns counties, Uplift Communities, a division of LSF Health Systems, launched in 2022, brings together behavioral health providers, faith leaders, and community stakeholders to strengthen mental health support across the region.

Focused on supporting rural communities, Uplift Communities raises awareness about mental health challenges while fostering collaboration among institutions, state agencies, and local organizations, with a particular emphasis on assisting children and families throughout Florida. As a faith-based initiative, the organization combines community engagement with evidence-based behavioral health resources to address the unique needs of the populations it serves.

Hosting Events That Highlight The Challenges and Triumphs of Recovery

In addition to its core mission, Uplift Communities hosts events that connect communities and organizations. Uplift – St. Johns, a half-day event, provides a platform for mental health providers, recovery agencies, and specialists to serve as vendors. Individuals in recovery share their personal stories, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of the recovery journey. 

The event also features panel discussions and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and strengthen the collective impact of organizations dedicated to mental health and recovery.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop and sustain an integrated system of behavioral health care through a network of services built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration.