MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2022-MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES

2440 Gordon Smith Drive,Mobile AL 36617

25 October, 2022

Description

The Gulf Coast Mental Health Summit 2022 focuses on the mental health disparities in minority communities (Mobile and Baldwin Counties)Gulf Coast Mental Health Coalition WHO WE ARE: The Gulf Coast Mental Health Coalition is the only trauma-informed community network in the gulf coast region that provides communications, education and advocacy for mental health and mental wellness. We use a trauma-informed care approach to this conference. We want real answers from everyday people who provide needed service for everyday challenges among those we serve. Our membership is open to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, mental health partners and direct service agencies, faith-based affiliations, education, government, and families who are interested in making a difference in our mental health and mental wellness by bridging the gap with 'real talk'. Our coalition committee chose a different direction from 2020-2022 by providing needed support for community organizations and health care facilities providing direct services to consumers. Now, GCMHC is returning to create a safe conversation space for everyone so that we can resume bridging the gaps and building a regional network between all entities related to mental health and mental wellness, both traditional and complementary.OUR SUMMIT: The 2022 summit focuses on the mental health disparities that exist within the minority communities in Baldwin and Mobile Counties. Our speakers are local direct service providers who will share their insight into what their consumers tell them are gaps and what is missing. We have services. We have service providers. We have gaps between the service providers, services and consumers who have other issues for not using the services. DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2022 TIME: Registration 9:30-10:00 AM Summit 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM We will start promptly at 10 AM.MC: We welcome Mobile entertainer, author, poet and screenwriter Theola Bright as our Mistress of Ceremony.WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone interested in mental health across the Gulf Coast region. If you have an interest, join us. Our coalition membership is open to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, mental health partners and direct service agencies, faith-based affiliations, education, government, and families who are interested in making a difference in our mental health and mental wellness by bridging the gap with 'real talk'. INVESTMENT: $25 per person No CEUs will be available for this summit. Our hope is that in 2023 we will return to offering CEUs for all summits, webinars, and lunch and learn programs. (Seeking sponsorship if your organization is interested.) No refunds nor transference of ticket. ATTENDANCE: LIMITED TO THE FIRST 125 REGISTRATIONS. Your investment includes the ability to network with your colleagues, professionals and the public. Feel free to bring one piece about your agency or services to share during breaks and break-out sessions. You will receive a swag bag, one raffle ticket for door prizes, and complimentary snacks and beverages.Lunch will be served at a reasonable charge. To be announced. Looking for a lunch sponsor if you are interested. This will be a working lunch. DOOR PRIZES: If you or your agency or business would like to donate a raffle item, book, service time, or gift certificate, please contact Mike Young, at 251-623-2030 or email [email protected]. SPONSORSHIP/VENDORS: We have ten spaces for vendor tables. Sponsorships are $250 for the summit only or $500 for this summit and the 2023 Lunch and Learn Program and our REAL TALK web-based shows. Sponsorship may be made via credit card by calling Sher Graham, 251-404-3924. This will guarantee you a vendor table, sponsor board and mention at the event and social media/media promotions.SPEAKERS: There will be four community health-based service providers, and two four-person panels who will present their views on these issues. Announcement to be made September 1. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Breakout sessions will be assigned upon registration and give you the attendee the ability to be heard and to share your views and concerns, help determine where the gaps exist, and develop opportunities to create change. Facilitators will be announced on October 1. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sher Graham, Mike Young, Ana Maria Sawyer, Kathy Lazzari, Lisa Teggert, Jude Forsyth, Danny Patterson, Theola BrightCommittees: On-Line Registration - Sher GrahamSpeakers - Sher Graham/Jude Forsyth/Ana Maria SawyerPromotions - Sher Graham/Theola BrightRegistration Sign-In - Kathy Lazzari Door Prizes - Mike YoungSponsor/Vendor Tables - Lisa TeggertFacilitators - Danny PattersonWe are still in need of volunteers. Your registration fee is waived if you volunteer. You will have to pay for your lunch. CONTACT: For more information, call Sher Graham, at 251-404-3924 or email at [email protected].