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Interfaith Thanksgiving United Way of Martin County President/CEO Carol G. counseling, case management and psychiatric services to
Service To Focus On Houwaart-Diez said. “More than ever, it’s critical that children, their families and adults on the Treasure Coast.
essential mental health services be readily available at
The funding will enable Suncoast Mental Health Center
Gratitude In Challenging no cost to those who can’t afford them.” to offer 330 individual and group therapy sessions at no
cost to Martin County residents. In addition, targeted
Individuals and families who need mental health
Times services are encouraged to reach out to the organizations therapy will be offered to teachers and administrative
listed below. People in crisis can also get immediate help staff and short-term services will be provided to frontline
At least 10 spiritual leaders representing different by calling 211 – a community helpline and crisis hotline healthcare workers. https://suncoastmentalhealth.org/
faiths will be coming together for the fourth annual that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, Tykes & Teens
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, information, assessment, and referral to community Tykes & Teens prioritizes children’s mental health
Nov. 22. Due to COVID-19, they will be conducting the services for people of all ages. through prevention, education and treatment. The
service virtually via Facebook and YouTube Live. The Banner Lake Community Center CARES Act funding will enable Tykes & Teens to
Facebook link for viewers is https://www.facebook.com/ The Banner Lake Community Center serves the provide counseling services to children whose parents
InterfaithAllianceoftheTreasureCoast and the YouTube children and families of Banner Lake and nearby demonstrate an inability to pay as well as clients who
link is http://bit.ly/interfaithtc. This year’s theme is neighborhoods. The CARES Act funding will enable the are 18 years or older who are not covered under their
“Gratitude in Challenging Times.” Banner Lake Community Center to provide immediate, parent’s insurance. Tykes & Teens will also provide
Those participating this year include the Rev. Jude one-on-one therapeutic interventions and trauma support case management and wraparound services to provide a
Denning, Unity of Stuart; Imam Derrick Peat, Muslim for children who experience an abrupt change in familial systematic approach to overcome mental-health related
Friends of Florida Mosque; Rev. Charmayne Davis, or living circumstances, acute trauma, or are displaying difficulties. http://www.tykesandteens.org
St. Paul AME; Rabbi Matthew Durbin, Temple Beit behavioral indicators consistent with developmental For more information about United Way of Martin
HaYam; Kevin Mc Laughlin, Buddhist group; Rev. trauma. http://www.bannerlake.org County, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772)
Bob MacDonald, Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist Project LIFT 283-4800.
Congregation; Rev. Cher Trenholme, interfaith minister; Project LIFT is dedicated to improving the lives of About United Way Of Martin County
Deacon Larry Condon, St. Joseph Catholic Church; Rev. at-risk teens and their families through substance abuse United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift
Anil Singh, Trinity Methodist Church; Rev. Jeff Bennett, treatment, mental health counseling, mentoring and the community and change lives together through the
United Methodist Church; and Roberta Scott, co-founder vocational skills training. The CARES Act funding will collective power of advancing the common good. Since
and organizer of the Interfaith Alliance of Treasure Coast. enable Project LIFT to provide services to the waitlist of 1972, the United Way has been working to create long-
Music will be provided by Unity of Stuart’s Joyful 60 youth who have been referred to the program. https:// term social change and provide support to Martin County
Noise Band. www.projectliftmc.com/ residents by investing in programs that strive to: enhance
There will be a donation link that viewers can donate Suncoast Mental Health Center healthy living, improve education, and support financial
through. Last year’s event raised more than $1,200 to Suncoast Mental Health Center provides assessment, stability.
benefit the House of Hope.
For more information, email Roberta Scott at
scottberta623@gmail.com or call (772) 631-1233. real eState
The Interfaith Alliance of the Treasure Coast, which
includes humanists and nontheists, was formed in
September 2016. Its mission is to create a more peaceful,
harmonious community by encouraging and facilitating a Treasure Coast Real Estate Rather than wait, now might be a good time to check
greater interest, understanding, respect and cooperation with your insurance agent to see where things are at
among the county’s many faith traditions. By focusing on Report with your present insurance company. I learned of one
shared core values, the organization’s members believe insurance company that was going to stop insuring
they can work together for the betterment of all. Brace Yourself For Rate Hikes In Your homes that were more than 15 years old. If your home
Homeowner’s Insurance is reaching 30 years of age, the insurance company may
decide to take a closer look at your home. Along with
By Jim Weix the age of your roof, they will be looking for things like
When an insurance polybutylene plumbing pipes. This type of pipe was
company insures your widely used in homes built between 1978 and 1995. This
home, they reduce material has a history of failure and is no longer used.
their risk by taking Insurance companies give discounts if you have
out insurance on their things like hurricane shutters and other windstorm loss
insurance policy. This mitigation devices. If you have replaced your roof,
is called reinsurance, installed hurricane shutters, or made other improvements
which makes up a that protect your home, make sure your insurance
significant part of your company knows about it.
premium. It keeps your For example, my annual premium is $3,804. Then,
insurance company when I get my discounts, it drops to $1,913. I even get
Spiritual leaders representing different faiths will be coming solvent, so they can pay your claim. a senior discount of $57.72 because I am over 65.
together for the fourth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Unfortunately these reinsurance companies are Your insurance company may request an updated
Service on Nov. 22. (Photo by Mary Delaney) raising their rates, which then has an effect on your wind mitigation report and a 4-point inspection report.
insurance rate. Several Florida insurers have already Most home inspectors can provide these.
Martin County Board Of filed for premium increases as much as 31 percent. Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real
So some homeowners may get a shock when their
County Commissioners insurance comes up for renewal. Others will be even estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
And United Way Of Martin more shocked when they find out their policy won’t of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
be renewed.
County Partner To Expand

Mental Health Services For
Children And Families Aligned

Martin County children and families will have with
expanded access to mental health services thanks to an
investment of $500,000 in federal funding allocated amid
the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, made available by Home • Auto • Boat • RV • Life
Martin County Board of County Commissioners through Flood • Business • Commercial
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act will be administered by United Way of
Martin County in collaboration with four local mental
health providers who serve children and families: Banner Mary-Beth Zipsir
Lake Community Center, Project LIFT, Suncoast Mental Agent in Charge
Health and Tykes & Teens.
Mental health is of utmost concern as people’s lives O: (772) 233-4444
remain upended by the pandemic and students struggle www.smartchoicepartnersfl.com
to cope with an unconventional school year. Funds will
allow mental health providers to meet the increased It's our policy that you know yours
demand for services caused by the pandemic and help
address the behavioral health needs of children and
families regardless of their ability to pay for services.
“Too many families suffered from mental health crises
without knowing where to turn even before COVID-19,”