Brevard County needs more social workers, especially in its schools. As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc, causing stress, isolation, and uncertainty on people of all ages, schools have seen far more disciplinary issues than in previous years.
On November 6, 2021, an Out of the Darkness community walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, was held at Wickham Park, in Brevard County, Florida. Many suicide prevention organization members and behavioral health representatives were available to share resources and information with the walk attendees.
The Brevard Veteran's Memorial Center (VMC) hosted a commemorative event on the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2021, hosting a variety of organizations to honor those who lost their lives and the survivors of the 9-11 attacks.
There's no question that COVID has wreaked havoc on so many different areas of life, large and small. On the smaller side, but still disappointing, was the COVID-related cancellation of the first Brevard Network meeting in July.
Lynn Kiefer, FSU College of Social Work MSW alumnus, and a member of the Brevard Network, is making news as she works to expand St. Francis Reflections' NorthStar Program. Having started in the NorthStar Program as the Child Grief Coordinator last October, Lynn has expanded the scope of the program and greatly increased the number of children receiving services, to over 100.
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Brevardians came together to wish Ms. Helen Dertinger - who served our country as a nurse in the Navy in World War II - a wonderful 101st birthday.
After earning his MSW through the FSU College of Social Work, Esaa Samarah will head to Tallahassee to earn his PhD in Social Work to further his work helping children.
The FSU CSW faculty and staff deeply value our social work students and alumni from Brevard. We appreciate you, we celebrate you, and we’re here for you, whether you’re coming to study on campus or remain in Brevard and learn online. A powerful Seminole network of FSU alumni is ready to support you and welcome you into the family!
The Brevard Network is a new initiative created to provide a network of Florida State University College of Social Work alumni and current students living in Brevard. In these difficult times, people need community more than ever. Social work jobs can be challenging even at their best - having a network of people who understand can make all the difference in the world.
Guy & Delores Spearman have channeled their love of Brevard, of FSU, and of helping others into creating the new FSU College of Social Work Brevard Network Community.
