We Mind, We Matter: BIPOC Mental Health Mixer

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Saturday, June 22

We Mind, We Matter: BIPOC Mental Health Mixer

A BIPOC Mixer with Mental Health Specialists which offers a supportive and empowering space for individuals to build bridges to wellness

By Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II

Date and time

Saturday, June 22 · 6 - 10pm PDT

Location

The Station

3000 South Alaska Street #Suite B Seattle, WA 98108

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

Join us for an engaging and empowering BIPOC Mixer with Mental Health Specialists, designed to create a supportive space for individuals to build bridges to wellness with the experts who serve our communities.

A special thank you to Rainier Ave Business Coalition and The Station Coffeeshop in Columbia City for bringing this event to life. Enjoy music by DJ Love Jones and delicious empanadas from Lada Nada Empanadas, available for purchase.

The event will kick off with an in-depth discussion on "Destigmatizing BIPOC Mental Health," featuring insights from Dr. Priscilla Lui and Kelvin Peprah, MA, LHMC.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our community's wellness journey on June 22nd, 2024 at The Station in Columbia City

Dr. Priscilla Lui is a clinical psychologist an Assistant Professor of Psychology with research expertise in ethnoracial minority health and health disparities. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Purdue University, and completed predoctoral residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has published over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited books. She is currently an associate editor in two peer-reviewed scientific journals, Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology and Assessment. She uses a multicultural approach to understand determinants and pathways that underlie psychopathology symptoms such as alcohol and substance use. The goal of her research is to inform culture-centered interventions serving ethnoracial minority populations and beyond.

Kelvin Peprah earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hope College in 2014 and his Master of Psychology from Seattle University in 2017. During his time at Seattle University, Peprah completed his practicum with Matumaini Counseling, where he facilitated a course in emotional wellbeing and provided individual counseling to high school students, primarily students of color.

With over five years of experience in the mental health care field, Peprah has worked in a variety of settings. His experience includes working in a residential treatment center for adolescents, facilitating a young men's group for African American children at an elementary school, serving as a counselor in an acute psychiatric hospital, providing family and individual therapy to families involved with CPS, and working with children with autism.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the BIPOC Mental Health Mixer?

The BIPOC Mental Health Mixer is an event aimed at fostering community, connection, and conversation around mental health topics specifically relevant to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. It is a free event open to the general public.

2. Who can attend the event?

The event is open to everyone, regardless of race or background. While the focus is on BIPOC mental health, allies and those interested in learning more are welcome to attend.

3. Is the event free?

Yes, the event is completely free to attend.

4. How can I register for the event?

You can register for the event through this Eventbrite page, our official event page.

5. What can I expect at the Mixer?

The Mixer will feature a panel discussions and networking opportunities. We will have food vendors and music playing. There will also be resources available from mental health organizations and professionals.

6. Do I need to have a background in mental health to attend?

No, you do not need any prior knowledge or background in mental health. The event is designed to be accessible to everyone, including those who are new to these topics.

7. Will there be opportunities for networking?

Yes, there will be designated times for networking where attendees can connect with each other, as well as with mental health professionals and advocates.

8. Is there an age limit for attendees?

The event is open to individuals of all ages. However, some content might be more suitable for adults and older teens. Please refer to the event schedule for details on specific sessions.

9. Will food and beverages be provided?

Light refreshments will be available for attendees. We will have food vendor(s) at the event.

10. What if I need special accommodations?

We strive to make our events accessible to everyone. If you require any special accommodations, please contact us in advance at cotton54experience@gmail.com

11. How can I volunteer or get involved with the event?

We welcome volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us directly.

12. Can I bring guests to the event?

Yes, you are welcome to bring guests. We do ask that each person registers individually to ensure we can accommodate everyone.

13. How can I stay updated on event details and future mixers?

You can follow us on social media IG: Cotton_54_206 or subscribe to our newsletter cotton54experiences@gmail.com for updates and information on future events.

Organized by

Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II

Jeffrey L. Cheatham II was born on October 9th 1985, but he didn’t discover why until 1990. This was the year that his father introduced him to his favorite reading material, comics. Jeffrey immediately became fascinated with the creative worlds that comic books exposed him to. His favorite comics that he loved reading were Batman, Spiderman, & The Archie comic series. As a result of his love for comics, Jeffrey wanted to be a part of it by writing stories of his own. His passion for storytelling were evident to all those around him, even when he attended John Muir elementary school when every literary assignment he completed was in the form of a story or comic. As he entered high school, his desire to write became secondary to his athletic pursuits, due to the support shown to him for athletics versus his writing.

The desire for storytelling re-emerged for Jeffrey during his final year of college. When late one evening he watched his favorite childhood movie, The Lion King. That moment helped Jeffrey decide that he must be true to himself and return to his writing aspirations. What cemented Jeffrey decision to write again was the birth of his beautiful daughter. Jeffrey wanted to show her that you should never give up your dreams, even when the world tells you that you should. For the next 4 years, Jeffrey wrote movie scripts and struggle to find people to help him make the projects happen. One day, his daughter kept talking about dinosaur books and how she wanted one. Jeffrey drove down to a book store and they could not find a dinosaur book to buy. His daughter was sad for not being able to find a dinosaur book, but this day served as the igniter for Jeffrey’s first book, “The Family Jones & The Eggs of Rex.” Jeffrey idea behind The Family Jones series as well as the message behind the books is captured in the tagline: Family is the magic we all can create. A lesson he wants to pass on to his daughter. His follow-up “Why is Jane so Mad?” tells the story of how kids deal with negative emotions.

Jeffrey goals are to write and publish as many enjoyable stories as humanly possible. Jeffrey resides in Seattle, Washington where he plans create an atmosphere for people to always pursue their dreams with childlike ambition and imagination.