Donate Life license plate
Gov. Ron DeSantis has enacted into law HB1135, which authorizes the creation of a specialty license plate to promote the need for lifesaving organ and tissue donors.
The specialty plate was requested by Donate Life Florida, a nonprofit coalition of Florida’s organ, eye and tissue donor programs.
The legislation requires Donate Life Florida to presell 3,000 vouchers toward the purchase of a new license plate within a 24-month timeframe, before production can begin.
Donate Life Florida has launched a virtual campaign to bring awareness and promote the new specialty plate.
Sales of the vouchers started on Oct. 16. The cost of the specialty plate is $25, plus $8 in state and local fees.
Residents can schedule an appointment at their local tax collector or driver license office to purchase the voucher.
For information on the plate or to register to become an organ donor, visit DonateLifeFLorida.org.
Adolescent outpatient program
Medical Center of Trinity’s Behavioral Health Center has opened an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, for ages 13 to 17.
The program includes 12 hours of therapeutic group activities per week on a variety of topics, including personal triggers, cravings, family issues and depression/anxiety.
It also offers:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Co-Occurring Diagnosis Therapy
- Expressive Therapy
- Educational Group Therapy
- Medication Management
- Family Systems Therapy
And, treatment for:
- Psychiatric Disorders/Co-Occurring Disorders
- Crisis Situations
- Depression and/or Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Grief/Loss Issues
- Relational Conflict
- Mood Swings
- Inability to Sleep
- Trouble Focusing or Completing Tasks
- Difficulties at work/school
“With our new Outpatient Services for adolescents, we have more opportunities to ensure our community receives the care they need, when and where they need it,” said Kevin Sullivan, director of behavioral health services, in a Medical Center of Trinity news release.
“It is our hope that teenagers who are not sure which path to take, will choose the path to wellness,” Sullivan said.
For information, visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
Be a SHINE volunteer
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program is a statewide volunteer program that offers seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, prescription drugs and other health insurance matters.
The SHINE SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Program educates beneficiaries on how to protect, detect and report suspected Medicare fraud, waste and abuse.
Individual volunteers complete professional training by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging; serve the community by educating others on an individual basis and through outreach events; and, gain knowledge about Medicare to benefit themselves and loved ones.
In order to participate, a volunteer application and online orientation must be completed.
To learn more, call (727) 217-8111, or visit FloridaShine.org and click on the Join Our Team link.
