About Us

We promote community awareness and support for caregivers of those living with mental health challenges. We educate and stress the importance of seeking peer and professional mental health support. We stress the importance of early professional intervention regarding mental health treatment.

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What is a Mental Health Caregiver?

Someone who gives emotional, financial, hands-on day-to-day practical support to a person with a mental health condition. A few examples of caregiver duties are preparing meals, picking up prescriptions, medication reminders, transporting to doctor visits, comforting the loved one, paying bills etc.. the list is almost limitless. Caregivers play a vital part in the recovery of loved ones living with mental health problems and illnesses.

  •  According to the National Alliance on Meal Illness (NAMI) at least 8.4 million people in the U.S. provide care to an adult with a mental or emotional health issue.

  • Caregivers of adults with mental or emotional health issues spend an average o 32 hours
    per week providing unpaid care. 

  • Nearly 50 percent of caregivers see their role as having a negative effect on their own physical and mental health.

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We Are Here To Help

Aaron’s House

The Mission

Who We Are

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Aaron’s House was founded by Pamela Robinson following the death of her son Aaron Keith Robinson, who passed away at the age of 30 during a psychotic episode; Aaron was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 18. When her son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Pamela and her family were clueless about the illness, and spent several years trying to learn about the illness while navigating through the chaotic mental health system only to become frustrated, and discouraged with the inadequacy of the system.

Pamela, Aaron’s House’s dedicated board members and a team of professionals are passionate about educating the community and spreading mental health awareness throughout the community so that no one has to go through the turmoil, and pain that she experienced during her son’s journey.

The goal of Aaron’s House is to ensure that mental health caregivers in the community and throughout the various states know that they have a safe-haven to discuss their concerns
confidentially and without judgment, to obtain advice from a mental health professional, and to know that Aaron’s House is here for them, often times the journey is better with someone else.

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We Are Here To Help

We are a strong team of individuals dedicated to providing support for individuals and families managing the mental health of themselves and their loved ones.

Our Board of Directors

  • A woman with dark hair sitting on a white chair, wearing a white jacket with black trim, pearl jewelry, and a gold watch, resting her chin on her hand.

    Pamela Robinson

    CEO & Founder

    Law Office of Pamela Y. Robinson, P.A.

  • Close-up of smiling older man with glasses and a beard, wearing a white shirt in a restaurant or cafe setting.

    Frank Johnson

    Treasurer

    Retired Attorney

  • Portrait of an older African American woman with short hair, wearing a blue blazer, gold hoop earrings, a gold necklace, and smiling.

    Gloria Reynolds

    Secretary

    Retired Nurse

  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy brunette hair, wearing makeup, earrings, a necklace, and a patterned blazer, smiling at the camera against a plain white wall background.

    Angela Eberhardt

    Board Member

    CAN Financial

  • Portrait of a woman with a high bun hairstyle, wearing pearl earrings, a colorful textured top, and smiling against a blue background.

    Angela Bowden

    Board Member

    Humana

  • A woman with short dreadlocks dyed red and styled with some hanging to the side, wearing a patterned polo shirt with blue and purple tones, standing against a plain white background.

    Laura Jones-McCoy, LMHC

    Board Member

    Embracing Changes Tampa, LLC

  • A smiling African American man in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, posing with arms crossed against a dark background.

    Leroy Staley

    Board Member

    Retired Dept of Corrections/Athlete

  • A middle-aged African American man with a bald head, wearing a white striped dress shirt and a purple tie, smiling in an indoor setting.

    Donald Brookins

    Board Member

    Retired Verizon Release Manager

  • A smiling woman with short black hair, wearing a blue dress, silver necklace, and earrings, standing in front of a blue curtain.

    Natasha Pierre

    Honorary Board Member

    Mental Health Advocate

  • Woman wearing a light-colored wide-brimmed hat with decorative flowers, dressed in a matching light-colored outfit, smiling softly.

    Chloe Coney

    Honorary Board Member

    CDC of Tampa, Inc

Others who help with the vision:

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    Motown Maurice

    Creative Director

  • Logo of Bailey Psychology Group featuring the word 'hope' in stylized lowercase letters.

    Bailey Psychology Group

    Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Our Vision

What We Do

The vision of Aaron’s House is to create a world where mental illness is as accepted and embraced as any other chronic illness, and where those affected by the illness are provided with the necessary tools and support they need in order to survive and thrive. 

Support Services

Peer to Peer Support is What Guides Us

  • Peer to Peer/Virtual support groups.

  • Individual and family support services.

  • Temporary Respite for family members and caregivers that need to stress-down.

  • Educate caregivers about the importance of self-care

  • Provide resources to caregivers in need

Fundraisers

Raise money for Aaron’s House

  • Resources for caregivers of loved ones with a mental health disorder;

  • Education on mental illness, bipolar disorder and any other chronic mental illness;

  • Increase awareness and expand Aaron's House county and statewide.

Education

Learn more about Mental Illnesses

  • Increasing Awareness around the world

  • Providing Assistance to those who need it.

  • Educate first responders who come into contact with those having a mental health crisis

  • Educate school administrators on the importance of early intervention and support services