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1 Year Anniversary Update

Patty's Place celebrates 1 year of service to the SWFL community

Featured Newsletter, February 28, 2024 by Patricia M. DeVost, LCSW

Opinion: You Might Assume...

"We are underestimating the age at which support and preventative measures need to be advocated for and put in place."

Featured Opinion, February 26, 2023 by Jenna Gwinn, Florida Gulf Coast University Masters in Social Work Student & Patty's Place Concierge Youth Mental Health Care Clinical Intern

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New Program Announcement

Patty's Place proudly partners with the Gargiulo Education Center in Naples, Florida to provide both individual and group support for wellness, mental health, and emotional intelligence through programming for local students.

Featured, February 14, 2024

Patty's Place Fundraiser Night with the Florida Everblades

A big thank you to all our Patty's Place friends and supporters who joined us on Saturday January 27, 2023. We had a great time cheering on the Florida Everblades with you while supporting the Patty's Place mission.

Featured Newsletter, February 2, 2024

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January 2024 Newsletter

The latest from Patty's Place

that you won't want to miss!

Featured Newsletter, January 26, 2023

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Introducing, The Sensory Room... "Patty's Treehouse"

Busy hands makes for greater ease and comfort in sharing when opening up may be hard to do. One of the projects our FGCU Masters in Social Work Interns took on this year is the development of a sensory room at Patty's Place. Their vision has come to life and is quickly becoming a favorite space for our participants!

A big THANK YOU to all our Patty’s Place friends and supporters for the donations and gifts from our Amazon Wish List which helped make this possible!

Click here to view our Amazon Wish List and help us continue to fill this room with fun!

Featured, January 19, 2024

Everblades Fundraiser - January 27th

Join us on Saturday January 27th at 7:00pm at the Hertz Arena to watch the 2023 Kelly Cup Champions, The Florida Everblades face off against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits!

Claim your $15 savings on premium level seats and support Patty's Place by purchasing tickets through the link below for only $24!

Tickets purchased in advance of the game through this link will support Patty's Place Concierge Youth Mental Health Care in our mission as A Bridge for Youth Mental Health Support in Southwest Florida.

Featured, January 02, 2024

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December 2023 Newsletter

The latest from Patty's Place

that you won't want to miss!

Featured Newsletter, December 22, 2023

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Thank you, Incredible Bank!

Robin, Michelle, & team from Incredible Bank for stopped by to spread holiday cheer and show their support for Patty's Place. Generous support such as this allows us to ensure SWFL youth and families are not alone on their mental health and wellness journeys!

Featured, December 21, 2023

Women's Health Fair

Holistically Whole Women's Health Fair is to empower women and their families through a holistic and collaborative approach with an emphasis on community in order to increase health and awareness for the overall improvement of quality of life for those in the South West Florida area.

Save the date because you won't want to miss hearing from event speaker, Patty DeVost, about the benefits of collaborative care and individualized approaches for your health and wellness.

Featured, December 14, 2023

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November 2023 Newsletter

The latest from Patty's Place

that you won't want to miss!

Featured Newsletter, November 21, 2023

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Opinion: Florida’s “Baker-Act” is causing more harm than help.

"Tens of thousands of children have

this nightmarish experience every year and are left to put back the pieces of their lives when the worst of it is over, while still dealing with its lingering effects."

Featured Opinion, November 20, 2023 by Mac Handley, Florida Gulf Coast University Masters in Social Work Student & Patty's Place Concierge Youth Mental Health Care Clinical Intern

Florida’s “Baker-Act” Harmful or Helpful.pdf

Coming soon: The Patty's Place Sensory Room

Busy hands makes for greater ease and comfort in sharing when opening up may be hard to do. YOU can join us on this journey to impact youth and families and enhance their wellness experience!

Click here to view our Amazon Wish List. Reach out to for information on sponsorship opportunities.

Featured, November 1, 2023

New Program Announcement

Patty's Place proudly partners with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for the Community Partnership Schools program by providing group programming on mental health and wellness for youth at Fort Myers Middle Academy.

Featured, October 20, 2023

6 Month Anniversary Update

Patty's Place celebrates 6 months of service to the SWFL community

Featured Newsletter, August 31, 2023 by Patricia M. DeVost, LCSW

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SWFL Community Grant Award

Patty's Place receives a Southwest Florida Community Grant Award from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. This generous support of our mission provides funding for youth and families who demonstrate financial need, breaking down barriers to accessing mental health support.

Featured, August 17, 2023

Welcome FGCU MSW Interns

Patty's Place welcomes Florida Gulf Coast University Masters in Social Work Interns for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us in welcoming Hanna Strand, MSW Generalist Intern, Jenna Gwinn, MSW Clinical Intern and Mac Handley, MSW Clinical Intern to the team.

Featured, August 14, 2023