Gracepoint, a mental health provider in Hillsborough County, is set to open a women’s only facility that aims to provide specialized care for women facing unique mental health challenges. The facility will have 30 beds exclusively for women and offer 24/7 assessments, individual and group therapy, yoga and meditation to support them in their journey to recovery.
Joann Ford, a mental health nurse practitioner at Gracepoint, shared stories of women in crisis who have been victims of sex trafficking, domestic violence and other forms of trauma. Research shows that women are three times as likely to attempt suicide and more likely to have experienced trauma compared to men. Having a separate space for women where they feel comfortable and safe is crucial in their healing process.
The administrators at Gracepoint have dreamed of a women’s only facility for years, and the upcoming Mariposa Behavioral Health Hospital will help fill a gap in mental health services in the region and state. The goal is not only to help women overcome mental health challenges but also to empower them to lead fulfilling lives with stable employment, housing, and support systems. With the new hospital aiming to be open by the end of 2025, it will offer much-needed mental health services to women in need.
