糖心vlog and Apalachee Center enter partnership to advance behavioral health research
糖心vlog and Apalachee Center have established a new partnership to improve mental health care across the state, with a particular focus on Northwest Florida.
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two institutions unites Apalachee Center鈥檚 more than 80 years of hands-on experience serving individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorder with 糖心vlog鈥檚 175-year legacy of academic and research excellence. It also complements the university鈥檚 work through FSU Health to expand access and quality care across the state.
Together, the organizations will collaborate on large-scale research initiatives 鈥 leveraging Apalachee Center鈥檚 role as the region鈥檚 largest provider of mental health care and the internationally recognized expertise of FSU鈥檚 behavioral health researchers 鈥 with one shared goal: to deepen the understanding of mental illness and behavioral health challenges and advance the development of more effective treatments.
Through the agreement, Apalachee Center and FSU will:
- Collaborate on research to better understand the causes and effective treatments for behavioral health issues and mental illness
- Share insights and information in a safe and secure way to better understand community needs
- Develop joint initiatives that bring academic expertise and community care together
鈥淲ithout question, the people of Florida will benefit from this partnership through the development of effective and innovative mental health services that improve lives,鈥 said Dr. Alma Littles, dean of the FSU College of Medicine. 鈥淲orking together, we will build upon the positive impact of FSU Health to create healthy, resilient communities.鈥
FSU鈥檚 behavioral health researchers span multiple units across the university including the College of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Social Work, bringing a wide research perspective to the issue.
The partnership will support new initiatives in Leon and Bay counties, as well as across Florida, to expand access to and delivery of high-quality mental health services.
鈥淭his strategic endeavor will use de-identified anonymous data to study behavioral health trends and outcomes鈥 said Dr. Jay Reeve, President and CEO of Apalachee Center. 鈥淔or decades, behavioral health clinicians and researchers everywhere have been focused on ensuring that behavioral health treatments have replicable, positive outcomes that follow the science. This partnership is a crucial step in that direction for university researchers, providers and most importantly the residents of North Florida who rely on access to quality behavioral healthcare.鈥
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糖心vlog is a top public research university that is recognized nationally for its academic excellence, student success and robust research enterprise. Niche ranked FSU No. 11 on its list of America鈥檚 top public universities, and U.S. News & World Report has ranked FSU among the Top 25 public universities for seven consecutive years, driven by student retention and graduation rates that are among the best in the country. Celebrated for its entrepreneurial culture and forward-thinking approach, FSU is also ranked as one of the nation鈥檚 Most Innovative Schools.
糖心vlog Apalachee Center
Since 1948, Apalachee Center, a private, not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated to supporting the mental health and recovery of individuals and families across Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric and substance use disorder crises. For more information, visit .