The 2020 Mental Health Summit will bring our community together in unique ways and on a virtual platform.

This event will bring together faith and community stakeholders, behavioral health professionals and civic servants to discuss common concerns about accessing mental health care and ways to work together to support mental health consumers, their families, and caregivers.

Attendees will learn about:

● Access to care and support, mental health consumers, caregivers and families

● Connections and referral protocols with community programs and mental health providers that support individuals and families and promote resilience and healing

● Resources and information to engage, and train faith and community leaders about the signs and responses for mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse

● Opportunities for faith and community organizations to welcome and integrate mental health consumer, support social inclusion, and decrease stigma and discrimination

● Linking faith and community leaders to Mental Health Professionals to increase the awareness and perceptions of mental health, recovery and wellness in diverse racial and ethnic communities

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sheldon R. Shipman, Senior Pastor at Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church

Mistress of Ceremonies: Monica Fuller Johnson, Member Engagement Specialist, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare

Moderator: Revella H. Nesbit, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare

Celebrity Guest Presenter Melanie Pratt, Praise 100.9 Charlotte On-Air Personality and three time Stellar Award nominee for Gospel Announcer of the Year, will be presenting the “Champion For Mental Health Awards.

Guest Speakers and presenters include:

Victor Armstrong MSW

Sonyia Richardson, PhD, MSW, LCSW

Howard Olshansky, MSW

Deputy Secretary Kody Kinsley

Honorable Carla Cunningham

Chaplain Harry Burns

Rev. Glencie Rhedrick

Minister Maurice Raley

Natasha Pemberton-Todd, LPCS

Tonya Rivens

Rev Jordon Boyd

All speakers and presenters are confirmed.

For the complete list, click here for Speakers and Presenters

Breakout Sessions (Choose one)

● Guardianship, Civil Commitment, and Advanced Directive

● Substance Abuse, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health

● Spirituality and Religion in Mental Health Recovery

● Creating Caring Congregations

● Cultural Advocates - Natural Healing Helpers

●Family Caregiver and Community Support

● Ex-Convicts, Youth Offenders and Mental Health

● Older Adults and Mental Health

This is a virtual event on Zoom. You will be sent the link 2 days before the event. Please check your emails for the access links.

Tickets:

Early Bird Tickets $20 (Ends 9/14/2020)

Regular Price Tickets $30

Check in begins at 8:00am.

Limited scholarships are available for all attendees.

Call 704-944-3119 or email info@livingwatersfa.com for scholarship details.

For more information about the event including the sponsors and exhibitor opportunities, click on 2020 Mental Health Summit