May is the National Alliance on Mental Illness's Mental Health Awareness Month. HealthStreet promotes health equity by helping our members access mental health services and hosting Equal Access Free Therapy Nights every Monday. Visits are free of charge. Please call (352) 325-1775 to make an appointment. Among members who completed our COVID-19 survey, self reports of depression decreased in both men and women from baseline to follow-up. However, anxiety increased in both men (24% to 30%) and women (31% to 37%). The bar graphs shows these rats. For more resources and to become a HealthStreet member, visit us here.

Community Health Worker Schedule

CHWs provide outreach around the city throughout the week, offering FREE health resources like Deterra™ Deactivation Bags and NARCAN® Nasal Spray kits. CHWs can also let you know which research studies you may be eligible for and can help you sign up to become a HealthStreet member.

If you can't meet with our CHWs while they are on outreach, always feel free to stop by 2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 We have a clothing and toiletry closet, can provide you with health-related resources, referrals, and more!

Event Calendar

Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker events, classes, and support groups! Check out our May calendar.

Community Events

50-50-1: The Climb for Cancer Foundation is organizing teams across the US to climb the highest peak in each state while raising funds. The event runs from June 1 through August 31 so teams can pick the date that works best for them. Don't have a state highpoint near you? No problem! Create your own challenge by climbing another peak, a sports stadium, a tall building, or some other challenge synonymous with climbing through the obstacles presented by cancer. Registration is now open.

Hogtown 5K Root Beer Run: The 8th Annual Hogtown 5K Root Beer Run benefiting Climb for Cancer is October 2! This unique cross-country run winds along park trails and loops through Haile Plantation. All proceeds benefit the Climb for Cancer Foundation supporting cancer patients and their families at UF Health. Registration opens this summer.

Do you have a community event you would like HealthStreet to share? Email us!

Research Study Opportunities

Interested in participating in research? (Recruitment ending soon - please contact us immediately if interested in participating.)

Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:

+The Women Helping Women study is evaluating whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) who recruit and partner with community members increase rates of lung cancer screenings. If you used to or currently smoke and are a woman between 50 and 77 years of age, we’d like to talk to you.

+The MAPLE study is trying to understand the long-term health effects of marijuana. Eligible participants must be 60+ years old, HIV+, and self-report marijuana use.

+The Jaw Pain study is studying the effects of alcohol consumption on sensory function in those with chronic jaw pain. Eligible participants must: be 21-45 years of age, have experienced jaw pain for 6 months or more, not smoke, and be a current drinker in good physical health.

If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, please contact our Study Navigator, Sara Marsh, at

(352) 294 - 4873.

UF Health News

Do you or does someone you know have cancer? We're here to talk with you about the many opportunities to participate in research. Please use this link to become a member and learn more about cancer screenings.

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