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Sunshine From Darkness Announces Free Mental Health Summit

By Sarasota Scene | March 5, 2025 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in 2022, it is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in ... continue reading

Step Into the Light this May

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sunshine From Darkness invites you to Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit — a free, ... continue reading

Shining a Light on Mental Health Advocacy: Marlene Hauck’s Inspiring Journey

Meet Marlene M. Hauck, Executive Director of Sunshine from Darkness, whose story is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of education. Marlene’s ... continue reading

Broadway performer Chester Gregory heads Sunshine From Darkness mental wellness gala

Broadway performer Chester Gregory will headline the upcoming 2025 Inspiring Hope Dinner hosted by Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit dedicated to funding local mental health ... continue reading

Sunshine From Darkness to host ‘Step Into the Light: A Mental Health Summit’ at Robarts Arena

Sunshine From Darkness will present “Step Into the Light,” a free mental health wellness event, on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ... continue reading

Boost Your Child’s Skills and Confidence this Summer with Herrera Psychology’s Workshops!

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to equip your child with essential skills and enhance their confidence? Look no further! Herrera Psychology is ... continue reading

Mental Health Funding Gap in Sarasota County: $8 Million Yet to be Distributed

In Sarasota County, a mental health district was formed two years ago to raise funds for mental health services, but the County Commission has ... continue reading

Groundbreaking Research: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Announces 2022 Leading Research Achievements!

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to share the 2022 Leading Research Achievements by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) grantees, prize winners, and scientific ... continue reading

Sunshine From Darkness hosts successful ‘Inspiring Hope Dinner’

SARASOTA, FL – In mid-January, Sunshine From Darkness – a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health and addiction services and ... continue reading

Sunshine From Darkness to Return to Forefront of Mental Health Research

Jeffrey Peterson, son of Lee and Bob Peterson, launched the Lee and Bob Peterson Foundation in 2019 to carry on his parents’ legacy. Jeff, ... continue reading