KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Clay Behavioral Health was one of the many “cars” of the Impact Clay Train, the mobile health and resource caravan that recently stopped at Keystone Heights High.

“We love working with our community partners. Everything is all in one place. We were there connecting with the community and directing them to resources and other parties (on the Impact Clay Train),” said Irene Toto, CEO of Clay Behavioral Health Center.

During the stop, Toto said, Clay Behavioral Health assisted half a dozen residents with benefits and mental health resources. She said the organization offers behavioral health and substance abuse resources to 4,000 people annually.

Mental Health is an often-overlooked aspect of healthcare. It is fundamental to a person’s well-being, even if it isn’t outwardly noticeable. You can’t know exactly what another person may be experiencing in their head, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to help.

According to its website, “Studies have shown that people struggling with debt are three times more likely to have a mental health disorder. Unfortunately, this means that those with a mental health condition are not only forced to manage their unique symptoms but are also much more likely to have difficulties managing their finances.”

In the midst of a nationwide “mental health crisis,” Clay Behavioral Health has made it its mission to fill that gap.

The organization has psychiatrists, physicians and social workers trained and dedicated to providing cognitive-behavioral, pharmaceutical and therapeutic solutions. The organization provides outpatient counseling and treatment with certified counselors and psychiatrists, as well as on-site services in some Clay County schools. Walk-in services are also offered.

For more information or to make an appointment, call Clay Behavioral Health Center at (904) 291-5561.

Toto is excited to be there in person for the next stop at Clay Hill Elementary on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.

“We are super excited for the train experience,” said Toto. “We’ll be there for every stop.”