Our country is experiencing a mental health crisis of epidemic proportions.  Approximately one in four adults and youth in the United States experience mental health challenges in a given year.  Yet, less than half of those individuals receive mental health services.  Stereotypes and stigma are the greatest barriers preventing young adult people from seeking help.  Our principal mission is to break the barrier of silence surrounding mental health and to reduce stigma so that individuals in the Tampa Bay area will feel empowered to seek help, with the assurance of community support, encouragement and respect.  Societal support and appreciation for people affected by mental health and substance use challenges are critical to achieving recovery and are a community responsibility.