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		<title>BEACON POINT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Beacon Point is a single, convenient location for behavioral health services and substance use recovery for all Marion County residents, regardless of ability to pay. Multiple healthcare providers offer services on this private campus, allowing Marion County residents to get prompt, compassionate care for behavioral health concerns. From crisis response to group support to inpatient [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/beacon-point/">BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beacon Point is a single, convenient location for behavioral health services and substance use recovery for all Marion County residents, regardless of ability to pay. Multiple healthcare providers offer services on this private campus, allowing Marion County residents to get prompt, compassionate care for behavioral health concerns. From crisis response to group support to inpatient recovery. Beacon Point is committed to cultivating a healthy community. All Marion County residents can access:</p>
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<li>24/7 care for substance use recovery and mental health care</li>
<li>Inpatient detoxification, including a 30-day residential substance use recovery program</li>
<li>Support groups for substance use recovery</li>
<li>Free and low-cost primary care services to complement their behavioral health care</li>
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<p>To learn more about Beacon Point: <a href="https://mchdt.org/beacon-point/">https://mchdt.org/beacon-point/</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/beacon-point/">BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL AT BEACON POINT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Adult outpatient counseling provides services to adults with behavioral or emotional problems that are affecting their ability to function. Counseling services are provided in a focused, time-effective manner. Outpatient programs offer individual, group and family counseling, as well as access to a psychiatrist for evaluation and medication treatment if needed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/lifestream-behavioral-at-beacon-point/">LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL AT BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Adult outpatient counseling provides services to adults with behavioral or emotional problems that are affecting their ability to function. Counseling services are provided in a focused, time-effective manner. Outpatient programs offer individual, group and family counseling, as well as access to a psychiatrist for evaluation and medication treatment if needed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/lifestream-behavioral-at-beacon-point/">LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL AT BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP @ BEACON POINT</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Free and Voluntary Nurse Home Visiting Program for pregnant mothers with substance use disorder and their children up to 2 years old. Nurse education, Breastfeeding Support, Developmental screenings, Materials and resources for new parents from specially trained Registered Nurses.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/nurse-family-partnership-beacon-point/">NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP @ BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Free and Voluntary Nurse Home Visiting Program for pregnant mothers with substance use disorder and their children up to 2 years old. Nurse education, Breastfeeding Support, Developmental screenings, Materials and resources for new parents from specially trained Registered Nurses.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/nurse-family-partnership-beacon-point/">NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP @ BEACON POINT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>Peer Support Recovery at SMA Healthcare</title>
		<link>https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/peer-support-recovery-at-sma-healthcare/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Whether someone is beginning their recovery journey or navigating new mental health challenges, peer support is always a great resource. Peer Support staff are available 24/7. Though each and every person is unique, talking with someone who has been there can bring out a new side of healing. Peer support in recovery is created to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/peer-support-recovery-at-sma-healthcare/">Peer Support Recovery at SMA Healthcare</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether someone is beginning their recovery journey or navigating new mental health challenges, peer support is always a great resource. Peer Support staff are available 24/7. Though each and every person is unique, talking with someone who has been there can bring out a new side of healing. Peer support in recovery is created to offer a more specialized conversation with someone who has walked a similar path. When someone is in the beginning of recovery, it can often feel overwhelming and hopeless, but getting the chance to speak with someone who understands can often be beneficial for both parties.</p>
<p>Often, individuals in recovery have a hard time seeing how things can get better when they feel as though they are at a standstill. Hearing from someone who has navigated those hurdles can instill hope that things can get better.</p>
<p>Peer support will often focus on the following:</p>
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<li>Sharing stories</li>
<li>Mentoring</li>
<li>Provide inspiration</li>
<li>Emotional support</li>
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<p>Along with peer support for those in recovery, these resources can also be beneficial for the family as well. When a loved one is in the beginning of their recovery journey, it is common for their family to be filled with worries and questions. Peer support can also be useful for those loved ones who have questions or in need of guidance for the long road ahead.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/peer-support-recovery-at-sma-healthcare/">Peer Support Recovery at SMA Healthcare</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>SMA HEALTHCARE</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SMA Healthcare is proud to be the leader of behavioral healthcare services in our communities. With more than 55 years of experience in the industry, SMA Healthcare provides a full continuum of exceptional and comprehensive services for individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addiction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/sma-healthcare/">SMA HEALTHCARE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SMA Healthcare is proud to be the leader of behavioral healthcare services in our communities. With more than 55 years of experience in the industry, SMA Healthcare provides a full continuum of exceptional and comprehensive services for individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addiction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/sma-healthcare/">SMA HEALTHCARE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>CATS, Inc</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CATS (Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services) offers care through individual, groups, family and couples sessions An outpatient program for substance use disorder, codependency , trauma and anger management since 1989. In a loving and safe home environment.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/cats-inc/">CATS, Inc</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CATS (Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services) offers care through individual, groups, family and couples sessions An outpatient program for substance use disorder, codependency , trauma and anger management since 1989. In a loving and safe home environment.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/cats-inc/">CATS, Inc</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>Crystal&#8217;s Counseling &#038; Consultation</title>
		<link>https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/crystals-counseling-consultation/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Offering Telehealth and In-Person Appointments In Ocala Crystal&#8217;s Counseling is an established local Florida based mental health facility that has multiple providers to meet everyone needs. We currently serve children ages five (5), Teenagers, Individuals, including couples and family therapy offering in-person, and via telehealth. At Crystal&#8217;s Counseling, we understand that therapy as a collaborative [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/crystals-counseling-consultation/">Crystal&#8217;s Counseling &amp; Consultation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Offering Telehealth and In-Person Appointments In Ocala Crystal&#8217;s Counseling is an established local Florida based mental health facility that has multiple providers to meet everyone needs. We currently serve children ages five (5), Teenagers, Individuals, including couples and family therapy offering in-person, and via telehealth. At Crystal&#8217;s Counseling, we understand that therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting and at their own pace, helping everyone find their path to healing.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/crystals-counseling-consultation/">Crystal&#8217;s Counseling &amp; Consultation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MARION COUNTY</title>
		<link>https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-department-of-health-in-marion-county/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Florida Department of Health in Marion County provides a wide variety of public health services. Popular programs include the Dental Clinic, Healthy Start, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Family Planning, Immunizations, hepatitis testing and treatment, HIV services, and more. The Department also provides naloxone to the public as part of its ongoing overdose prevention [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-department-of-health-in-marion-county/">FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MARION COUNTY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Florida Department of Health in Marion County provides a wide variety of public health services. Popular programs include the Dental Clinic, Healthy Start, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Family Planning, Immunizations, hepatitis testing and treatment, HIV services, and more. The Department also provides naloxone to the public as part of its ongoing overdose prevention efforts.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-department-of-health-in-marion-county/">FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MARION COUNTY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>FLORIDA REGION NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS</title>
		<link>https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-region-narcotics-anonymous/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-region-narcotics-anonymous/">FLORIDA REGION NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-region-narcotics-anonymous/">FLORIDA REGION NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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		<title>FROM THE HEART COUNSELING SERVICES, INC</title>
		<link>https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/from-the-heart-counseling-services-inc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Located in the heart of Ocala, Florida, From the Heart Counseling is dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing, growth, and empowerment. With an extensive range of services tailored to meet diverse needs, we provide a compassionate space where every individual is valued, supported, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/from-the-heart-counseling-services-inc/">FROM THE HEART COUNSELING SERVICES, INC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/from-the-heart-counseling-services-inc/">FROM THE HEART COUNSELING SERVICES, INC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mchdt.org">Marion County Hospital District</a>.</p>
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