Laura Minnich, LMHC Recognized as an Unsung Hero at Gala Honoring Mental Health Champions

On Sunday night, the city of Jacksonville sparkled in green bliss as the Shades of Green Gala, hosted by the Step-By-Step 4 Help Foundation, honored community champions making a difference in the world of mental health. And guess what? Our very own Laura Minnich was one of them!

Laura was celebrated for her incredible work in mental health at Volunteers in Medicine, and we couldn’t be prouder. At VIM, we know we have some of the best—and it’s always amazing when the rest of the world gets to see it too!

The night featured the radiant Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame as the guest speaker, alongside a room full of inspiring individuals making real change in our community.

We’re beyond proud of Laura and all the amazing honorees who are breaking stigmas, spreading hope, and helping Jacksonville shine a little brighter. A big shoutout to all of our mental health counselors at VIM—your passion and dedication are helping change lives every day. Here’s to going green, giving back, and growing stronger together. 💚