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May 12, 2025

DR. TERRIE ANDREWS JOINS SUICIDE-PREVENTION NONPROFIT HERE TOMORROW AS
PRESIDENT & CEO

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Here Tomorrow, a first-of-its-kind suicide-prevention non-profit serving Greater Jacksonville, has welcomed Dr. Terrie Andrews as its President and CEO.

Dr. Andrews returns to the region after serving as Director of Walmart Health’s national behavioral health program. Prior to that, Dr. Andrews rose from an outpatient psychologist to Vice President of Behavioral Health during a 10-year career with Baptist Health.

After overseeing 500 providers, staff and nursing professionals at Baptist, Dr. Andrews will mentor Here Tomorrow’s team of 17 Certified Recovery Peer Specialists serving individuals experiencing hopelessness or suicidal ideation.

“It’s an honor to lead Here Tomorrow into its next chapter of impact,” says Dr. Andrews. “We’re focused on scaling our reach while staying rooted in our mission – building a community where every person feels they belong and can lead a life worth living.”

Dr. Andrews joins a team that has supported more than 2,400 friends (those feeling hopeless or suicidal) and family (those concerned for a loved one) at no cost and with no wait for an entire year. Dedicated programs at Here Tomorrow serve adults, teens, military and first responders, and are staffed by certified peers with lived experience in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.

While with Baptist, Dr. Andrews first engaged with the suicide-prevention organization that she now leads. Dr. Andrews piloted an initiative in 2022 to staff two Here Tomorrow certified peers inside the Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville adult inpatient behavioral health unit.

Within one year, Here Tomorrow peers offered emotional support to more than 500 Baptist patients, led support groups for more than 300 Baptist patients, and inspired 92 individuals in crisis to become Here Tomorrow friends. That collaboration continues with Dr. Andrews at Here Tomorrow’s helm.

“By combining immediate peer support with evidence-based care pathways, we’re breaking down barriers to mental health access and advancing the field of suicide prevention,” says Dr. Andrews.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Andrews. Please contact Joshua Rumberger Rey at 786-554-5667 for interview requests and Here Tomorrow tour opportunities (910 3rd Street in Neptune Beach).
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Media Contact
Joshua Rumberger Rey: 786-554-5667, Joshua.Rey@heretomorrow.org

About Here Tomorrow
The mission of Here Tomorrow is to transform lives by building a community where suicide prevention is accessible without barriers. Since 2021, Here Tomorrow’s Certified Recovery Peer Specialists have supported 2,400+ individuals in crisis at no cost and with no wait. All Here Tomorrow services are no cost through an entire year for friends (those feeling hopeless or suicidal) and family (those concerned for a loved one). Here Tomorrow is open 365 days a year at 910 3rd Street in Neptune Beach and 904-372-9087.

April 21, 2025

HERE TOMORROW GATHERS TO HONOR FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY ABOARD USS ORLECK

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Suicide prevention nonprofit Here Tomorrow hosts its third-annual Gather to Honor memorial event aboard the USS Orleck on Saturday, April 26 from 11 am-1:30 pm.

Held each spring, Gather to Honor pays tribute to veterans, active-duty military and first responders who have died by suicide, as well as those recovering from hopeless or suicidal thoughts.

Veterans represented 6.2% of the U.S. adult population and 15.4% of U.S. adult suicides in 2022, based on the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. Likewise, the suicide rate among Florida first responders is more than twice that of working-age Floridians, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families.

The Here Tomorrow military & first responder program launched in October 2022, serving more than 175 individuals who’ve served our country and community. Certified Recovery Peer Specialists at Here Tomorrow, who have lived experience overcoming suicidal ideation, are available to assist individuals in crisis 365 days a year, including this Saturday.

“Join us to honor the strength and resilience of our heroes – military, veterans, and first responders – who have faced the darkest battles and chosen to keep fighting,” says Here Tomorrow peer and ex-paramedic Jessi Garrison. “Your support shows them that they’re never alone.”

Gather to Honor speakers will include former Atlantic Beach Police Sergeant Brannon Hicks, who now manages the Here Tomorrow military & first responder program, as well as Sophros Recovery CEO Nick Padlo, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Media interviews will be conducted beginning Saturday at 10:15 am.

The USS Orleck is docked at 610 East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. Attendees can enjoy a free lunch from Mission BBQ and a complimentary tour of the Jacksonville Naval Museum (Home of the USS Orleck).

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Media Contact

Mariel Acosta: 703-565-4464, Mariel.Acosta@heretomorrow.org

About Here Tomorrow

The mission of Here Tomorrow is to transform lives by building a community where suicide prevention is accessible without barriers. Here Tomorrow’s Certified Recovery Peer Specialists have supported more than 2,300 individuals in crisis at no cost and with no wait. All Here Tomorrow services are no cost through an entire year for friends (those feeling hopeless or suicidal) and family (those concerned for a loved one). Here Tomorrow is open 365 days a year at 910 3rd Street in Neptune Beach and 904-372-9087.

A special thank you to our friends at Popscapes, who have gifted us with two truly beautiful pieces, intentionally created for our Adult and Teen Programs. Their magazine article shares the story behind these creations, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. We hope their magazine and art bring you as much joy as they do us! Read more here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2ed7b917a2.html#page/2

Here Tomorrow is hosting its first concert dedicated to sharing conversations that encourage vulnerability and remind us that it’s okay to not be okay. All proceeds will directly benefit the no-cost, year-long mental health support Here Tomorrow offers to individuals struggling with hopelessness or suicidal thoughts.

When: Saturday, February 22nd at 5PM
Where: Atlantic Theatres
751 Atlantic Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Purchase Tickets Today!

Learn More

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced a request for $3.6 million in funding to improve mental health care for Florida’s first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement, dispatchers, and Emergency Medical Services personnel. During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) will work with lawmakers and stakeholders statewide to secure funding and develop a comprehensive mental health, peer support program, and psychological services to support Florida’s first responders.

Here Tomorrow Chair & Founder Joe Kenney said, “Every call first responders take has the potential to impact their mental health; it’s vital that resources are provided to help them cope. No one needs to suffer alone and thank you to CFO Patronis for stepping up for these heroes.”

Read more here: https://myfloridacfo.com/news/pressreleases/press-release-details/2025/01/06/cfo—state-fire-marshal-jimmy-patronis-requests–3.6-million-for-first-responders’-mental-health-support

Here Tomorrow Painting

At Here Tomorrow, we view art as a meaningful way to communicate hope and healing. Recently, we collaborated with artists Brooke and Chase Lawrence to create a powerful painting that symbolizes the journey of overcoming mental health struggles. 

Now proudly displayed in our meeting place, this piece beautifully captures our mission: to be a beacon of support and a source of hope for those in need. We sat down with Brooke and Chase to dive deeper into the inspiration behind their mural and the symbolism woven into their artwork.

The Artists Behind the Artwork

Brooke and Chase Lawrence met in college while pursuing the same art degree, and their creative journey has been intertwined ever since. Though they started their careers as individual artists, their partnership grew naturally after graduation, and they began working together as one creative force. 

“We’ve been working together since 2019, and everything just flowed very naturally,” said Chase. Now, the duo works seamlessly, creating their pieces interchangeably and simultaneously – an approach that some might find hard to grasp but one that works perfectly for them.

Initially known for their landscape paintings, Brooke and Chase have more recently pivoted toward contemporary art. This shift gave them the creative freedom to explore new themes and techniques, ultimately leading to their inspiring mural for Here Tomorrow.

From Conversation to Creation

The inspiration for their mural stemmed from meaningful conversations with the Here Tomorrow team, who shared their stories about emotional struggles and hope. “It was natural to think of an image of people coming out of a storm,” said Chase, the older brother of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

With this vision in mind, Brooke and Chase created a majestic landscape that reflects the transition from darkness to light, incorporating a European-inspired classical style. The painting features a stormy sky clearing into a peaceful, sunny scene, symbolizing the journey of overcoming mental health struggles. 

“Here Tomorrow is that rainbow that brings people out to the other side, showing them that life is worth living,” said Brooke. “We wanted to remind people that even in their darkest moments, they are not alone and that there’s always a path toward healing and light.”

Bringing the Concept to Life

Brooke and Chase approached the painting with a clear vision: to create a piece that feels both timeless and deeply personal. They aimed for a traditional yet dramatic style, using depth, texture, and lighting to evoke strong emotions.

“We wanted it to tell an all-encompassing, relatable story that everyone can see themselves in,” said Brooke. The painting features a neon-orange lifeboat, symbolizing those who have made it through the storm, while the empty boats represent those lost to mental illness. 

Silhouetted figures evolved naturally during the creative process. “It just kind of happened,” Chase said. “We realized the figures had this soldier-like energy, which fit perfectly with Here Tomorrow’s work with veterans and first responders.”

Every element was chosen to resonate with viewers and help them reflect on their own experiences of hardship and healing. They added intense texture to the painting, which Chase described as having “peaks and valleys,” giving the piece even more depth and dimension.

The Core Message of Hope

At its core, the painting embodies hope and resilience. The ray of light breaking through the clouds signifies that even in the darkest times, there is a way forward. Brooke and Chase wanted this message to resonate with everyone who views the artwork, particularly those connected to Here Tomorrow.

With mental health in the spotlight now more than ever, this artwork is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking help and finding support. “Even if they’re feeling incredibly hopeless and lost, we want people to feel some ray of hope,” Brooke said. “We want them to know that there’s an honest, true, and safe support system for them at Here Tomorrow.”

Spreading the Message Through Merchandise

Recently, our team launched merchandise featuring the artwork, extending the message even further. The artists believe the merchandise can inspire conversations about mental health. 

“Seeing the image, even if reproduced and printed on merchandise, people will ask questions,” Brooke said. “When someone starts to feel that there is hope and a support system, they are more likely to open up.”

Support Here Tomorrow’s Mission

Brooke and Chase Lawrence’s artwork for Here Tomorrow is not just a painting; it’s a story of resilience, hope, and community support. By purchasing merchandise featuring this inspiring piece, you contribute to the ongoing mission of Here Tomorrow and help spread awareness about mental health. 

Join us in supporting this incredible cause and bringing hope into our communities. Explore the Here Tomorrow shop today and see how you can give back.

September is national suicide prevention month, and dozens of staff from Neptune Beach took part in a suicide prevention training so that they can understand the signs of suicide and learn what to do to help someone in a crisis.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhVFJMKmvrM

For suicide prevention day, the city is working on a way to help others that may be thinking about suicide. They are offering suicide prevention training to its employees in memory of a former coworker who died by suicide. The training includes resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and aims to destigmatize conversations about suicide.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSlM5ZphiKE