Friends of Florida State Hospital

04/11/2026

Next Taste of Chattahoochee is May 15. Vendors can use the link below to sign up!

Join us for the 2026 Taste of Chattahoochee, a delightful gathering celebrating community spirit and support for mental health. Friends of Florida State Hospital Inc invites you to immerse in local flavors while contributing to a compassionate cause. Your presence helps us enrich the lives of those....

04/11/2026

Congratulations to our very own Parliamentary of Friends of Florida State Hospital on being awarded Employee of the Year for Florida State Hospital 🎉

02/24/2026

Florida State Hospitals own, Chaplain Alan D. McMillan!

Today, Sheriff Morris A. Young and staff honor Pastor Alan D. McMillan for Black History Month in honor of his long standing service, leadership, and impact within Gadsden County and the State of Florida.

Pastor McMillan has faithfully served as Chaplain at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida, for over thirty years (eleven as Chaplain) Pastor Alan D. McMillan, and notably holds the distinction of being the first African-American Chaplain hired at the facility. Throughout his tenure, he has provided spiritual counsel, crisis support, and compassionate care to patients and staff within one of the largest psychiatric institutions in the state, demonstrating both professional excellence and unwavering commitment to human dignity.

A longtime resident of Gadsden County, Pastor McMillan’s influence extends beyond the hospital grounds. As an ordained minister, author, educational advocate, and founder of Bread of Life Ministries, he has dedicated his life to strengthening families, promoting faith-based resilience, and encouraging personal growth within underserved communities. His marriage to Keika L. McMillan reflects a shared commitment to ministry, community service, and faith-centered leadership. In addition to his pastoral and chaplaincy work, Pastor McMillan is a published author and active media communicator, utilizing digital platforms, including YouTube and other social media outlets, to inspire audiences with messages of hope, spiritual empowerment, and personal development. His educational background and professional accomplishments reflect a life devoted to scholarship, mentorship, and service.

Black History Month provides an opportunity to honor individuals whose lives embody perseverance, leadership, and positive community impact. Pastor McMillan’s three decades of service, historical appointment, and sustained contribution to Gadsden County make him a worthy candidate for recognition

Thank You Pasor McMillan for your many contributions to our community. -

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the Friends of FSH family.

12/04/2025

Florida State Hospital Christmas Parade has been postponed until Thursday December 11, 2025! Please spread the word!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Friends of Florida State Hospital 🦃

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

FSH Fall Festival November 14 OPEN to THE PUBLIC!!!!

10/30/2025

Florida State Hospital Halloween Parade is tomorrow . Open to the public!!!

10/10/2025

🎉 Team Spotlight: The Promotions Team! 🎉

At Chattahoochee Main Street, our work is guided by the Main Street 4-Point Approach — Organization, Design, Economic Vitality, and Promotion.

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our Promotions Team ✨✨

The Promotions Team focuses on showcasing all the things that make our community special — from organizing events to helping tell the story of our town through social media, partnerships, and creative campaigns. Their goal? To make downtown a destination where locals and visitors alike want to shop, dine, and spend time. 💙

Stay tuned — over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring our other amazing teams: Design, Economic Vitality, and Organization — each playing a vital role in keeping Chattahoochee’s downtown thriving!

Interested in being on the Promotions Team or volunteering with CMS? Message us!

08/19/2025

Friends of FSH, Volunteer Services and Envision Credit Union stopped by Chattahoochee Elementary School this morning to deliver the supplies that FSH and Envision collected during our Back to School drive. Thanks to everyone who participated. The teachers, students and staff are so grateful.
Pictured left to right: Assistant Principal Mrs. Murphy, FOFSH parliamentary/Volunteer Services Director Keika McMillan , Volunteer Services Specialist Tabitha Sprouse, FOFSH Treasurer/ Envision Credit Union Manager Teresa Brown and Principal Mrs. Aikens.

08/11/2025

Friends of FSH donated a new picnic table for the patients to utilize when getting goodies from the hospital canteen. The old one was destroyed by Hurricane Michael. A special thank you to Aramark for putting the table together and securing it.

Pictured from left to right: Ira Daniels (FOFSH Secretary), Teresa Brown (FOFSH treasurer/Envision), Keika McMillan (FOFSH parliamentary/Volunteer Services), Tony Reed (FSH Administrator), Subrenna Jackson (Canteen Store Manager), Princess Riano (Chief of Nursing Services), Bridget O’Bryan ( OMCII Patient Advocacy), Mary Baker (Director AMSOM)