The Be Resilient and Voice Emotions (BRAVE) program connects youth to mental health services by matching them with providers who meet their individual needs. Funded through House Bill 3517, BRAVE works to reduce stigma and break down barriers to accessing care. BRAVE supports families throughout the treatment process by helping them find timely and appropriate care through offering telephonic assistance.

BRAVE helps to break down the stigmas associated with seeking assistance for mental health, eliminate barriers to receiving support and ensure that families have access to the services they need to thrive. We understand that this can be a stressful and confusing time, but we are here to support your family. Our goal is to provide you with helpful information for a seamless resource navigation process.

If you or your child need support with mental health resources, connect with us here.

Parent and Caregiver Feedback

“BRAVE has been very helpful to me and getting services for my son. I am thankful for you guys.”

“I honestly don’t know what we would have done without the BRAVE program. I had tried calling several providers and was told there was a month's long wait. Our pediatrician referred me to the BRAVE program, and they were in touch within 24 hours. They were able to get my son an appointment with a counselor within weeks (so much better than the months-long waitlists we were put on). He loves his counseling sessions, and his anxiety is so much better. His emotional outbursts are getting better and our whole family has benefited. Thank you!”

“The counselor that she is working with has been so amazing. The communication has been ongoing and she calls to get our opinions on things before she reacts or does anything. She has been very open with how A. is and what she needs help with. Thankful that BRAVE found this counselor.”

"They were absolutely amazing. Wouldn't change a thing."

"They were able to get me the services I have been searching years for!!"

"The consistent calling, checking in on us and emailing us to make sure we got the help we needed. I appreciate that a lot!"

"Her communication was remarkable and her efficiency was appreciated. I'm so grateful my children were able to receive the help they need in such a fragile time in their lives."

"It was a smooth and seamless process overall and my sons have really benefitted from the program."

Immediate Support

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

If you or someone you know is experiencing an urgent mental or behavioral health crisis, visit the UF Health Behavioral Health Resource Center.

The Crisis Text Line gives you 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors that can give you tools to help manage everyday concerns – anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, relationship issues – there is nothing too big or small to discuss.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.