Florida Blue Foundation awards $3.33 million to mental health programs

Programs serving Central Florida families and mental health workers are among nine initiatives receiving a combined $3.33 million from the Florida Blue Foundation.The foundation announced the grants Tuesday, saying the funding will support programs serving 21 Florida counties, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard.Local recipients include RISE Community Solutions and UCP of Central Florida. A NAMI Jacksonville training initiative also includes Central Florida counties in its service area, according to the announcement.Support for Osceola County familiesRISE Community Solutions will use its grant to connect young people and their families in Osceola County with Family Support Navigators.The navigators are caregivers with lived experience who are trained as Certified Recovery Specialists, according to the foundation. Their work includes helping families navigate services and find support before challenges escalate into a crisis.Addressing burnout among therapistsUCP of Central