UF Health St. Johns Care Connect

08/26/2026

Join us for our August Resource Collective!

Join us from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine as we come together to share community updates, learn about local resources and connect with organizations serving St. Johns County. We look forward to collaborating on ways to better support our community.

No RSVP is required, and all are welcome to attend!

Featured Presenters:
• CHIPP St. Johns – Learn how the Community Health Improvement Planning Partnership brings community partners together to address community health priorities, strengthen access to care, prevent chronic disease and improve mental and behavioral health throughout St. Johns County.

• H.O.P.E Box – Discover how H.O.P.E Box provides comfort, connection and care to individuals and families navigating grief after su***de loss. Through free, faith-inspired care boxes and thoughtful resources, H.O.P.E Box reminds those experiencing loss that they are supported and not alone.

You can also expect:
• Introductions from local service providers
• Agency and partner highlights
• Client needs discussion
• Networking before and after the meeting
• Business card raffle

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the opening of UF Health in West Augustine!

This new location brings healthcare and community resources closer to home, with services including primary care, behavioral health, Care Connect resource navigation and more.

We’re proud to be part of this continued investment in the West Augustine community and look forward to connecting residents with the care and resources they need.

07/30/2026

Join us from 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, July 31, at 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine as we come together to share community updates, learn about local resources and connect with organizations serving St. Johns County. We look forward to strengthening partnerships and collaborating on ways to better support our community.

No RSVP is required, and all are welcome to attend!

**Featured Presenters:**
• St. Gerard Campus – Learn how St. Gerard Campus supports pregnant and parenting young women through its high school, maternity home and Community Care Center. All services are provided at no cost and help young mothers continue their education while accessing resources such as on-site daycare, residential services, diapers, formula, clothing and baby equipment.
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County – Discover how Habitat for Humanity helps local families achieve affordable homeownership through new home construction, home repair and preservation programs and partnerships that create long-term housing stability.
• Florida Legal Services – Fair Housing Project – Hear how Florida Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance and learn about the Fair Housing Project, which educates individuals about fair housing laws and helps those experiencing housing discrimination understand their rights and available resources.

You can also expect:
• Introductions from local service providers
• Agency and partner highlights
• Client needs discussion
• Networking before and after the meeting
• Business card raffle giveaway

07/21/2026

As the new school year approaches, UF Health St. Johns Care Connect is working with local organizations to provide free back-to-school physicals for students at several community events.

Join us at one of the following locations:

Friday, July 24
Armstrong Community Clinic
SEA Community Center
6284 Armstrong Road, Elkton
9 a.m. to noon

Saturday, August 1
Hastings Back to School Festival
W.E. Harris Community Center
400 E. Harris St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
9–11 a.m.

Saturday, August 1
Webster School Back-to-School Event
420 N. Orange St., St. Augustine, FL
10 a.m. to noon

Friday, August 7
South Woods Elementary Meet the Teacher
4750 State Road 206 W., Elkton, FL
Noon to 2:15 p.m.

Our team will be on site providing free back-to-school physicals to help students start the school year healthy and ready to learn.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/30/2026

Congratulations, Tina! Thank you for all you do for our community.

06/25/2026

Join us for our June Resource Collective!

As we reach the halfway point of the year, it's a great time to reconnect, share updates and strengthen the partnerships that support our community. Join us from 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, June 26, at 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine to learn about local resources, hear from community organizations and network with others serving St. Johns County.

No RSVP is required, and all are welcome to attend!

Featured Presenters:
• SMA Healthcare – Learn how SMA Healthcare provides mental health and substance use treatment services for individuals and families through outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, case management, crisis support and specialized programs for children, adolescents and adults.
• Living Stone Outreach – Discover how Living Stone Outreach empowers women through transitional housing, recovery support, life-skills development and community resources, helping women build lasting stability and self-sufficiency.

You can also expect:
• Introductions from local service providers
• Agency and partner highlights
• Client needs discussion
• Networking before and after the meeting
• Business card raffle

Snacks will be provided by SMA Healthcare.

05/29/2026

Our team recently attended the Who is Jay Mental Health Symposium, hosted as part of the SMA Healthcare Foundation in Volusia County.

The event brought together more than 350 mental and behavioral health professionals from across the state to promote su***de prevention, mental health education and community awareness.

During the symposium, our team shared information about the BRAVE program and connected with others who are passionate about expanding access to mental health resources and support.

Thank you to the SMA Healthcare Foundation for hosting such an impactful event and for bringing together organizations committed to improving mental health care in our communities.

05/26/2026

We invite you to connect with local community partners and learn more about resources available throughout St. Johns County at our next Resource Collective from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at 200 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine. No RSVP is required, and all are welcome to attend!

Featured Presenters:
- UF Health St. Johns Care Connect – Learn how Care Connect helps individuals and families access essential health, behavioral health and community support services through resource navigation, care coordination, prevention initiatives and community partnerships. Attendees will also hear about several community-based programs, including the BRAVE initiative, Mobile Outreach Clinic and Youth Leadership St. Johns.

- St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office & North Florida Behavioral Health Network – Discover how this partnership is working to increase awareness of mental health and substance use concerns in St. Johns County, reduce stigma and improve access to behavioral health resources for individuals and families in need.

You can also expect:
• Introductions from local service providers
• Agency and partner highlights
• Client needs discussion
• Networking before and after the meeting
• Business card raffle

Snacks will be provided by the North Florida Behavioral Health Network.

05/13/2026

Care Connect is working with a local food pantry to help stock shelves for seniors, veterans and individuals facing food insecurity in St. Johns County.

They are currently in need of donations including:
- Canned vegetables & fruit
- Cereal & oatmeal
- Rice & pasta
- Peanut butter
- Shelf-stable milk & juice
- Toilet paper & hygiene items

Every donation, big or small, helps provide comfort and care to neighbors in need. Thank you for supporting our community. Donations can be taken to the St. John's Food Pantry at 12 Madeore St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084.

St. John's Ecumenical Food Pantry