Here Tomorrow Redefines Suicide Prevention in Northeast Florida

Nonprofit offers immediate, personal support at no cost and with no wait

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Here Tomorrow, a nonprofit in Neptune Beach, Florida, is redefining suicide prevention by providing immediate, personalized support to those in crisis. Founded by Joe Kenney after his son's death by suicide, the organization offers a welcoming, non-clinical environment where trained specialists with lived experience help de-escalate situations and connect people to resources, keeping them out of emergency rooms and hospitals.

Why it matters

Suicide prevention is a critical issue, with many families struggling to find the right support when they need it most. Here Tomorrow's approach of meeting people where they are, providing no-cost and immediate assistance, and employing specialists with personal experience aims to fill a gap in the mental health system and save lives in Northeast Florida.

The details

At Here Tomorrow, people in crisis are called "friends" and work with certified suicide prevention specialists, all of whom have at least two years of their own recovery journey. The organization partners with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and United Way of Northeast Florida to serve the region. Since opening, Here Tomorrow has assisted approximately 4,000 individuals, with 1,000 referrals coming through 988 transfers.

  • Here Tomorrow was founded in 2019 after the death by suicide of Joe Kenney's adult son, Gary.
  • The organization has been operating in Neptune Beach, Florida since its founding.

The players

Joe Kenney

The founder of Here Tomorrow, who created the organization after his adult son's death by suicide in 2019.

Terrie Andrews

The President and CEO of Here Tomorrow, a former psychologist with Baptist Health.

Savannah

A team member at Here Tomorrow who struggled with her own mental health as a teenager and now meets people "where they're at".

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A national hotline that Here Tomorrow partners with to serve people across Northeast Florida.

United Way of Northeast Florida

A community organization that Here Tomorrow collaborates with to provide support in the region.

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What they’re saying

“When you walk into Here Tomorrow, it doesn't feel clinical. There are plants, artwork, soft lighting and calming rooms.”

— Terrie Andrews, President and CEO (news4jax.com)

“They really give people a sense of hope as well as making sure that they don't feel alone. Oftentimes, people that struggle with suicidal ideations don't feel connected. They feel like they're a burden.”

— Terrie Andrews, President and CEO (news4jax.com)

“I just meet them where they're at. It's scary to talk about these feelings. It's OK to not be OK.”

— Savannah, Team Member (news4jax.com)

What’s next

Here Tomorrow is exploring ways to expand its reach beyond the beaches to serve more families across Northeast Florida.

The takeaway

Here Tomorrow's innovative approach to suicide prevention, which focuses on providing immediate, personalized support in a welcoming environment, is making a significant impact in Northeast Florida and serving as a model for how communities can better address this critical issue.