Central Florida drop-in center opens as peer support
gains traction for mental health, substance abuse
Story: A grassroots agency support group designed for people
to help one another who have experienced similar traumas.
Problem: The need for Mental Health services is increasing
in our communities. Resources are limited.
Who has the problem: Those who experience dramatic events in
their lives.
Opportunity: Increase awareness of the need for more Mental Health
resources and establish relationships with providers and businesses to met the
need
Herpes monkeys spreading across Florida: report
Story: Rhesus monkeys gone wild spreading
herpes B virus.
Problem: The potential spread of the
herpes virus into the community
Who has the problem: The population of
the State of Florida
Opportunity: Start a business to handle
dangerous animals and get contracts with state and local governments
Evictions would be easier under proposed changes to Florida’s mobile-home laws, advocates warn
Story: Mobile home park owners can send eviction notices in
the mail making it easier to evict people who are low-income and elderly.
Problem: The serious lack of affordable housing
Who has the problem: Low-income and
elderly persons
Opportunity: Establish a legal team to
defend disadvantaged and win court case
Lake domestic violence shelter to appeal after county denies request to house more residents
Story: Lake county shelter is not zoned for more residents
and people who need the services are denied.
Problem: Refusal of local government to address needs of the
population
Who has the problem: Domestic violence victims
Opportunity: Bring developers and county
agencies together to build additional shelters
20 years after her son’s disappearance, a Casselberry mother hasn’t given up hope
Story: Woman’s son disappears without a trace and there is
no sign of him 20 years later.
Problem: Missing children and adults are not located because
of a lack of manpower
Who has the problem: Parents and loved ones
Opportunity: Create for-profit company to track down missing
persons using technology and law enforcement tools
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