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Discover new local businesses that joined The Osceola Chamber spring 2020.

The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our February-May new members – the lifeblood of our organization.  We continually strive to connect you to one another and to the community at large. Learn more about each new member’s business and the services they offer by clicking their name below.

Please also welcome them by sending them an email or giving them a call to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive.

Unity Members
Island H2O Live!

Opportunity Members
Poli Construction
River Street Sweets

Heritage Members
AJ Books Travel, LLC
Amerilife - Ivelisse Pierce
Champions Vue Luxury Apartments
Edward Jones - Robert Jones
GenerationSun
PowurSolar
ProMag Energy Group
RealTime Group
Regions Bank
Squeaky Clean Janitorial Services
Steps Foundation, Inc.
The Childress Agency
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-1710
Watson Realty Corp.

Are you interested in learning more about the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce and what your business can gain from joining the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce? CLICK HERE for information about member benefits, services, and programs or contact us at 407-847-3174.  The Chamber staff is available to take your call from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Don’t forget to visit the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber Directory the next time you are looking for products, services, or a fun night out with friends! Now more than ever, remember to support local businesses and #StayLocalOsceola.

The Osceola Chamber Area Councils spread hope and appreciation through video messages.

Our Area Council boards of directors have been taking time from their virtual meetings to thank our frontline heroes in a variety of industries.  View their efforts below!

The Celebration Area Council Thanks Our Healthcare Heroes

The Four Corners Area Council Thanks Our Law Enforcement Heroes

The Downtown Kissimmee Area Council Thanks the Kissimmee Police and Fire Departments

The Hispanic Business Council Thanks Our Non-Profits

The Osceola Resort Area Council Sends Support and Appreciation to the Restaurant and Hospitality Industries

The Parkways Business Council Sends Thanks and Appreciation to Grocery and Delivery Frontline Workers

The Young Professionals of Osceola County Send Words of Encouragement to the Class of 2020

The Small Business Council Sends Encouragement to Small Business Owners and Operators

The Poinciana Area Council Thanks Our Teachers

Mental health support and resources to stay well through the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is safe to say that we are currently living in a world none of us could have imagined as recently as two months ago.  We are living, working, educating, and entertaining within the confines of our homes.  On top of the anxiety caused by a new global situation and the unknown factors of an unfamiliar disease, we are missing social interaction, worrying over our futures, and adapting to a complete overhaul of our daily routines.  Some of us are facing job loss or difficult decisions to keep our businesses afloat.  Many of us have taken on additional burdens of homeschooling, or caring for a vulnerable family member.  Through all of this, it is important to take our mental and emotional health just as seriously as our physical health.  Below find some resources, many of them local, for when you need that extra re-assurance that all will be okay.

On April 15, the Chamber hosted a livestream conversation with experts on staying mentally healthy during the COVID-19 crisis that touches on many of the resources listed below.  It can be viewed on our Facebook page, YouTube page, or below.


Osceola Regional Medical Cente
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Osceola Regional Medical Center has shared tips for staying mentally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.  See below, or download your own copy in English or Spanish.


They also offer a behavioral help 24-hour intake line at 407-518-5835 and a telehealth option at 407-518-1143.

Osceola Regional will host Therapeutic Thursdays on Thursday, April 16.

The Check In Project
The Check-In Project is a mental health initiative of Wraparound Osceola designed to help families, schools, and employers break the stigma surrounding mental health by providing the tools and resources needed to check-in with one another, start conversations, and provide support. Visit them at thecheckinproject.org, which includes mental health resources for businesses.

Florida Blue Emotional Support Helpline
Florida Blue has opened a free emotional support helpline for all Floridians. This number is toll-free, bilingual, and available 24 hours a day. It connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief due to the health crisis. Call 833-848-1762.

Community Hope Center of Osceola County
The Community Hope Center also offers a direct line for anyone just looking for someone to listen.  Call (321) 677-0245.

The City of Kissimmee
The city offers a call-in line and text service for those who are struggling emotionally due to this disaster.  You can call (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.  These services are FREE and can help you or someone you know during these difficult times.

Help Now of Osceola County
Help Now of Osceola, Inc. will remain open and ready to assist during the coronavirus  

UCF Restores
The University of Central Florida Restores program is a clinical research program that regularly helps veterans, active duty personnel, and survivors of mass shootings or sexual assault through post-traumatic stress disorder.

On Monday, April 13 UCF Restores began anew mental health initiative geared toward individuals and families dealingwith stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.  They will post video sessions aimed atproviding tools to deal with stress on their Facebook page twice per week

National Mental Health Resources
Check out these links to nationally available mental health resources for individuals and businesses.

www.nami.org - National Alliance of Mental Illness - has free support for patients and their families.
www.giveanhour.org offers free counseling sessions.
www.psychologytoday.com is a search engine to find counselors in your area.
www.flcovidcare.org provides free support and resources for essential workers.