August 24, 2018
UCF RESTORES participated in the Orlando VA Medical Center’s Mental Health Summit. It was a time to come together as stakeholders in the Mental Health community with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services. Dr. Amie Newins, our Sexual Trauma Program Director, spoke on supporting veterans during their transition from uniformed service to […]
August 14, 2018
A UCF RESTORES annual review of clinical productivity revealed a 103% increase in clinic appointments. Due to the continued support from our state legislators, we are thankful for the opportunity to expand our services to trauma survivors.
August 11, 2018
We enjoyed our time with the Miami-Dade Firefighters who came for a visit last week. They are doing great work with peer support training about mental health issues such as PTSD.
August 3, 2018
UCF RESTORES was honored to watch Mayor Buddy Dyer officially designate Orlando as a Purple Heart City. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members who were wounded or killed while serving. To commemorate this occasion, purple signs will be placed throughout Orlando in representation of our city’s appreciation […]
July 27, 2018
UCF RESTORES recently hosted HG2 Emergency Lighting and Florida Highway Patrol. HG2 was here to discuss future partnership opportunities on how they can help UCF RESTORES continue to provide Trauma Management Therapy to the community. FHP came to hear more about our REACT training. REACT (Recognize. Evaluate. Advocate. Coordinate. Track) is designed to introduce, […]
July 11, 2018
Dr. Sandra Neer, Clinical Services Director of UCF RESTORES, hosted a continuing education workshop for the Florida Psychological Association. The course aimed to inform community providers about Trauma Management Therapy, a therapeutic process that aids in the treatment of individuals, including Veterans and First Responders, who are dealing with PTSD as a result of their […]
July 11, 2018
The Palm Bay Firefighters Benevolent hosted Healing 4 Heroes on May 25, 2018 in support of UCF RESTORES. This event featured live music, food, and a silent auction in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. All proceeds from the event were donated to UCF RESTORES in efforts to support ongoing treatment for first responders and veterans […]
July 11, 2018
QLatinx hosted a training for UCF RESTORES titled Understanding Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Course content focused on terminology commonly used in the LGBTQ+ community, historical events that perpetuated the LGBTQ+ movement, and deconstructing sex, gender, and orientation binaries. While UCF RESTORES fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion, assessing our understanding of the evolving needs […]
June 13, 2018
With grant, UCF clinic treating PTSD to expand A $10 million grant is allowing a local program aimed at helping veterans to greatly expand its reach…
