River Region Health Experts Hitting the Road to Provide Care

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — River Region Human Services is going mobile. It’s all hands-on deck as counselors, medical staff and executives take their services to those who need care the most.

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They will begin an Outreach Blitz on the first Saturday of every month.

This Saturday, the event will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the7-Eleven at the intersection of Main Street and Union Street.

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“River Region is the place where hope comes alive, and we want to bring that message to communities all over Jacksonville. We want people to know there is help and we are here for them. We will be on site to connect residents to our mental health supports and substance abuse treatment programs. Our mobile HIV unit will be on site. Our team of experts will offer free HIV testing, counseling and prevention services,” said Dr. Jacqueline Dowdy, River Region’s chief executive officer.

River Region Human Services, Inc. has been serving residents in Northeast Florida for more than 50 years. It provides integrated health services that change lives, rebuild families and restore communities.

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The staff is dedicated to the recovery, restoration and promotion of strong, healthy individuals and their loved ones.

Health experts and mental health counselors will be available during the blitz. No one will be refused service due to inability to pay.

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