Gracepoint emerges, advocating for behavioral health services
MHC, PEMHS,and ACTS agreed to merge into Gracepoint Management Inc.. The combined organization uses more of the public’s funding directly on services for people. More...
Coping with Sandy Hook Fears
Mental Health Care has resources to help parents reassure their children they are safe in school and at home. Our expert team also offers assessment and therapy for people who recognize disturbing issues with a family member's behavior—adult or child.
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Employee generosity at work
The Mental Health Care employee campaign is in full swing and has already doubled the amount pledged from last year. You can help, too. Become an MHC Foundation Founder’s Society Advocate by matching the employees’ pledges. More...
Help is here
Every 15 minutes a person dies by suicide. It is the 2nd leading cause of death in children. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking to find help for someone you care about? More...
Welcome to Mental Health Care, Inc.
A Tradition of Excellence
For over 60 years we continue to be an innovative leader in providing superior behavioral healthcare. We strive towards community health and wellness.
We offer an array of programs to the fast growing and ever changing needs of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Our vision is seeing people achieve their dreams, supporting self-determination and recovery. Our mission is to provide individuals and families in our community with comphrehensive behavioral health services so they may experience optimal mental health such that they may lead contributory, purposeful lives.
Featured Topics
Abuse. Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well being. More...
Addictions. Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes, because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable. More...
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This topic center provides a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Aging & Geriatrics. This topic center provides information about disease prevention and health promotion activities which can help you prevent, delay, or manage problems associated with aging.
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Alternative Mental Health Medicine. This topic center provides information on complementary and alternative forms of medicine, including acupuncture, chiropractic, energy healing, herbal, amino acid, vitamin, naturopathic and homeopathic treatments, hypnosis, massage, spiritual healing, traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, meditation and yoga. More...
Anger Management. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. Explore information in this topic center on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. More...
Anxiety Disorders. In this topic center you'll find information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child & Adolescent Development: Overview. An overview of child development theories from a developmental psychological point of view. Reviewed theorists include freud, kohlberg, erikson, piaget, bronfenbrenner More...
Child Development and Parenting: Early Childhood. This document surveys child development between the age of 2 to 7 years, a period sometimes referred to as early childhood. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Child Development and Parenting: Infants. This document surveys child development between the age of 0 to 2 years, a period otherwise known as infancy. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Dissociative Disorders. Dissociation is a cognitive process through which memory and attention become altered. The spectrum of dissociative disorders spans simple depersonalization, amnesia, dissociative fugue, and dissociative identity (multiple personality) disorder. More...
Divorce. Divorce refers to the often messy and painful end of a marriage. This topic center provide a comprehensive overview of the emotional and legal divorce and separation process. More...
Psychological Testing. Psychological Assessment is a sub-field of Clinical Psychology specializing in the measurement of human abilities, traits and characteristics. More...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The term "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" refers to a group of illnesses that can be transmitted from one person to another through the sharing of body fluids, including ejaculate, vaginal fluids, blood, and other fluids. More...
ATS: Adenotonsillectomy Offers Relief to Kids With Sleep Apnea Compared to watchful waiting, early adenotonsillectomy improves some symptoms, but not attention or executive function, in school-age children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia. More...
Cypress Landing is a 24-unit newly refurbished apartment building purchased and renovated with $2 million in federal funds obtained by the County’s Affordable Housing Services Department.
Cypress Landing will provide permanent housing for chronically homeless residents. Last year, County Commissioners approved a contract with Mental Health Care/Gracepoint to provide counseling and other services to the tenants at Cypress Landing.
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Blake's Story “Without Safe Place, I would have tried suicide.” said Blake, a resident of the program. “This is the only hope I’ve had in 15 years.”
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Upcoming Shine a Light Tours Want to learn more about how you can Shine a light, save a life and build a stronger community? Please RSVP for a lunch tour. More...
Are Your Children Over-Scheduled and Over-Stressed? Children who are involved in roughly twenty hours of activity after are able to do their homework and have higher self esteem and are more outgoing and confident than children who are not involved in organized activities.
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For over 60 years we continue to be an innovative leader in providing superior behavioral healthcare. We strive towards community health and wellness.
“Without Safe Place, I would have tried suicide.” said Blake, a resident of the program. “This is the only hope I’ve had in 15 years.”
Children who are involved in roughly twenty hours of activity after are able to do their homework and have higher self esteem and are more outgoing and confident than children who are not involved in organized activities.