The Empress Haven Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

MyiShanka (Mya) McMillian- Dream Big With Empress Mya

Join us in celebration of our ribbon-cutting ceremony. We are committed to breaking barriers of trauma to fight stress and find serenity.

Durham Bottling Co

``Come and join us in celebration of our ribbon-cutting ceremony. 100% of all proceeds help us provide free/low-cost mental health services to youth, children, and families that reside in rural and underserved areas where care can be scarce. The Empress Haven, PLLC focuses on the prevention, screening, assessment, education, and treatment of mental disorders and behavioral conditions. We currently have a Co-located Mental Health office at Purpose Learning Lab, Inc that provides Mental Health &amp; Wellness services to youth, children, and families for free. To ensure that our services are equitable and accessible to the community, we completed the requirements to serve as a Licensed Agency. In addition to our Mental Health &amp; Wellness Services, we provide a 60-Min Course to help women unlock their full potential, break free from self-limiting beliefs, and create a business that aligns with the abundance you desire.Guest Speaker: Dr. Monique Holsey-Hyman EdD, MSW, LCSW-RCity Council Dr. Monique Hyman will assist with the ribbon cutting and will welcome “The Empress Haven, PLLC as a new and valued member of the community. This event offers the opportunity for anyone interested in The Empress Haven, PLLC services to come and meet MyiShanka (Mya) McMillian, the clinic’s owner/executive director and The Empress Haven clinical team. Attendees can tour the clinic, ask questions and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Empress Haven, PLLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 506 Ramseur Street Durham, NC 27701 at Durham Bottling Company. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony from 7:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday December 3, 2022. We currently have a Co-located Mental Health office at Purpose Learning Lab, Inc that provides Mental Health &amp; Wellness services to youth, children, and families for free. “When I founded The Empress Haven in 2020, my goal was to be there to help woman, children, and families not only access high quality and affordable mental health services, but navigate life’s twists and turns to fight stress and find serenity,” says MyiShanka (Mya) McMillian, LCMHCS, owner and executive director of The Empress Haven, “At The Empress Haven, we are committed to helping the people and communities we serve be the healthiest they can be. To fulfill our vision to dismantle barriers that youth, children, and families face in rural and underserved communities; we partnered with several small businesses to improve behavioral health and quality of life in communities where care can be the most scarce. We hope to see you at our grand opening.”ABOUT THE EMPRESS HAVENThe Empress Haven helps individuals and families through a transformational journey where they rediscover themselves &amp; emerge with more passion, bigger purposeful and unmatched potential. The Empress Haven is a private place of safety where breakthrough and healing takes place. We offer a number of pillars to ensure that each guest receives personal refuge needed to apply to his/her daily life. We strongly believe in the power of Ase, which is the power to make things happen and produce change. We provide a number of pillars such as: outpatient therapy, wellness retreats, self-care, yoga/meditation, art therapy, career couseling, entrepreneur development, wellness seminars, mentorship, self-esteem courses, staff mental health support, field experience and supervision designed to help members in our community transform. Without health and wellness, it&#x27;s difficult to enjoy life. M﻿ental Health Honorees &amp; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:<ul><li>T﻿eneisha M. Towe, Director of In-Home Service at Methodist Home for Children</li><li>D﻿r. Kemi Amola-Hill, Ph.D, LPCS, ACS, NCC- Owner Voice Therapeutic Solutions</li><li>E﻿rica McQueen, LCMHCS </li><li>K﻿halilah Slade, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI -Owner Research Triangle Counseling, PLLC </li></ul>M﻿ental Health Panel &amp; Ribbon Cutting Team: <ul><li>Kafi Hill, Social Worker</li><li>S﻿haQuita Canty, Social Worker</li><li>S﻿aiquanza Outlaw, Social Work Intern</li><li>A﻿ngela Cropps, LCMHC</li><li>K&#x27;la Noel - GSA President, MSW</li><li>Irene Bodwitch, DBCo Partner </li><li>Destiny Alexander-Community Parter</li><li>Tiffany Swoope- Community Partner</li></ul>Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Kit Donation <ul><li>The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce - CJ</li></ul>S﻿uccess Story Remarks:<ul><li>L﻿atoya Outlaw </li><li>Julie Rappalea </li></ul>P﻿urpose Learning Lab Co-Location Impact Statement<ul><li>C﻿rystal Lassiter (Call to Action Follow us @purposelearninglab @theempresshaven/ QR Code)</li></ul>Graced Inc( Greater Ascension Community and Economic Development, Inc&#x27;s) @ Weaver Street Recreation Center Co-Location Impact Statement<ul><li>Tiffany Swoope</li></ul>CC Spaulding: Staff Education &amp; Mental Health Support Luncheons/ Trainings to prevent employee burnout and support Mental Health in the Workplace<ul><li>Cynthia Williams, Mental Health Counselor</li></ul>FOGATA Print Studio (Creating Awareness Through Apparel Initiative) <ul><li>&quot;Gonzo&quot; Gonzalo Arriagada - &quot; Bringing Hope to Durham County &quot;</li></ul>Poof Center: Teen Mental Health Support, In-Classs Wellness Workshops, Drug Abuse &amp; Prevention, and STEM &amp; Wellness Learning Excursions<ul><li>Destiny Alexander</li></ul>Our Why? As Non-profits, we want to work together to “Unleash the Power of Collaboration by “Bridging the Gap” for Minority Students during non-school hours who reside in rural &amp; Underserved Communities to reduce Criminality, high school dropouts, improve SEL, create a safe space, open doors for Stem Education, Tutoring, Charter Education, Mentorship, Mental Health, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial literacy, service-learning opportunities, and Parent education &amp; involvement. PB Durham (PB Durham Cycle 3 Project &amp; Community Enhancement Ideas)<ul><li>Fallon Kelly Thompson &amp; Carmen Ortiz</li></ul>Decorations<ul><li>Touched by Tiny - Tynette Outlaw (252) 325-2151</li></ul>Photography &amp; Videography <ul><li>Esther Valley (336) 392-5405</li><li>Triumphant Visions, LLC 202-717-1535</li></ul>Photo Booth ( Destiny Alexander)<ul><li>Photo Booth Therapy https://photobooththerapy.com/</li></ul>AJ&#x27;s Painting &amp; Handyman Services<ul><li>AJ Francis 646-399-2847</li></ul>Event Planner &amp; Parent Liaison<ul><li>Ivy Baker http://www.gladiatoryardexpressions.com</li></ul>Social Media / Marketng <ul><li>Tervonna Pollard (412) 330-0894</li></ul>Donations/ Sponsors:<ul><li>Durham ABC Board</li><li>E Michele Paul- Melanin Enterprise</li><li>Graced, Inc -Tiffany Swoope </li><li>Anne Rayman in honor of &quot;Gale Adlane&quot;</li><li>Erica McQueen</li><li>Sam&#x27;s Club</li><li>Walmart</li><li>Sam&#x27;s Club</li><li>Harris Teeter</li><li>Food Lion</li><li>Voice Therapetic Solutions - Dr. Kemi-Amola Hall</li><li>Teneisha Towe</li><li>Erica McQueen</li><li>BCBS </li><li>CJ Broderick &quot; The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce (Ribbon Cutting Ceremony&quot;</li><li>Nathan Fields </li><li>Michele Montgomery </li></ul>L﻿ight refreshments will be served!

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