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LSF Health Systems and Partners Work Tirelessly to End Human Trafficking

Annual Human Trafficking Symposiums bring lawmakers and stakeholders together. The 3rd annual Human Trafficking Symposium, hosted by the Gateway to Fr33dom Human Trafficking Task Force, was held on January 22 in Lake City.  LSF Health Systems’ (LSF) Community Engagement Specialist Lesley Hersey is the co-chair of the task force.  More than 170 people attended this

Northeast Florida’s Homeless Population Comes Out of the Shadows Thanks to Regional Volunteers

LSF Health Systems’ (LSF) Housing Team helps tally homeless individuals during annual count. Pictured from left to right during the PIT Count: Shawn Liu – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tammy Smith – employee at Magellan Complete Care of Florida; Elisa Malo – LSF Health Systems; and Lauren D’Amico – Community Solutions Early on a

Meeting the Need: Home Again St. Johns

Earlier this year, LSF Health Systems employees collected toiletries and clothing for homeless individuals served at the Home Again Drop-In Center in Saint Augustine. The items were delivered to the center by LSF Housing Care Coordinator, Elisa Malo and former LSF Network Manager, Elizabeth Maxwell who coordinated the drive.  “Donating items frees up dollars for

A Message from Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO

Dear Friends and Partners, Our personal and work lives have all been greatly impacted by COVID-19.  As our hospitals’ physicians and nurses put their lives at risk to treat those diagnosed with coronavirus, we continue to owe them much gratitude. Yet, I believe there is another group of healthcare professionals that deserves the same recognition.

Head Start Staff and Families

Dear HS Staff & Families, Head Start will continue virtual learning through the academic school year! We know it may not be the news you want to hear, but based on the Governor’s announcement, our centers made the difficult decision to temporarily close through the end of the school year. Please know that our commitment

Family crisis Counseling Available to Southwest Families

Times are certainly stressful for parents – layoffs, virtual school and heighten anxiety are just some of the side effects coronavirus is causing among families in Southwest Florida.

Families can connect with Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), a nonprofit supporting families in crisis who have found creative ways to connect with clients remotely and offer strategies through our family crisis counseling and mental health programs.

COVID-19 Induced Insomnia

COVID-19 induced insomnia is just one of the physical and psychological effects taking place during this global pandemic.

Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems and clinical psychologist, talks about how much life has changed during this unprecedented time and how anxiety is rising since COVID-19 has spread globally.

Connecting in a Time of Isolation

Dr. Cauffield explains that increased isolation can be a trigger for those already struggling with mental health problems, but she says there is hope in connection. And to remember that just because we are socially distancing doesn’t mean we are emotionally distancing.

LSF Duval Head Start Announces Virtual Classrooms during Health Crisis 

Following guidance from Federal and State officials to control the spread of coronavirus by practicing social distancing, LSF Duval Head Start yesterday launched a virtual learning program for our families. We are excited to report 65 percent participation among Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships families in Duval County.

Social distancing and Alcohol/substance abuse

Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems and clinical psychologist, shares her concerns that the coronavirus could trigger a similar uptick in alcohol use disorders as well as share signs that you or a loved one may be consuming alcohol at unhealthy levels.