The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been selected by the American Red Cross to lead a $914,872 grant supporting mental health recovery and resiliency efforts across 11 Florida counties following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. The Hurricane Helene and Milton Recovery and Resiliency Project is a multi-faceted initiative focused on helping individuals and families process trauma, rebuild emotional well-being, and strengthen long-term resilience through peer support, education, and community-based outreach. Counties covered by the grant include Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Baker, Clay, and Duval. For more information on the Hurricane Helene and Milton Recovery and Resiliency Project, contact NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties at NAMISarasotaManatee.org or by calling (941) 376-9361.