[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2021

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize 
LifeStream Behavioral Center as they commemorate 50 years of service in 
bringing hope to life during the month of March. LifeStream is 
dedicated to their mission of supporting recovery, promoting health and 
creating hope. Over the years LifeStream has grown to meet the needs of 
our communities and become a leader in behavioral health, substance use 
disorders, and social services.
  In 1969, LifeStream began as a component of Waterman Memorial 
Hospital in Eustis, Florida, providing community-based care as an 
alternative to institutionalization. In 1971, LifeStream became a non-
profit organization, originally founded as Lake/Sumter Community Mental 
Health Center, with 18 inpatient beds located inside Waterman Hospital 
and two outpatient clinics located in Lake and Sumter Counties.
  Since its founding, LifeStream has expanded to multiple facilities 
with over 50 programs and 1,000 staff providing services throughout 
Central Florida, proudly serving the individuals and families of Lake, 
Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Orange, and Hillsborough Counties. As 
a leader in behavioral healthcare, LifeStream offers a multi-
disciplinary approach helping people reclaim their lives and take what 
for many is their first step towards hope. Their integrated health 
system provides behavioral health, substance use, primary healthcare, 
and social services. For 50 years, LifeStream has helped thousands of 
individuals in our community achieve recovery and reach their highest 
potential.
  This is a momentous year for LifeStream, and I am honored to join my 
friend, Jonathan Cherry, CEO/President of LifeStream in celebrating 
this milestone. The community and families of Central Florida are 
blessed to have a committed behavioral health center such as 
LifeStream, and I commend them for the measures they are undertaking to 
support recovery and provide hope to those in need.

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