Past Events
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Crisis Can't Wait: Mental Health Care Navigation and Crisis Mitigation for Graduate and Professional Students of Color
June 12, 2025
Graduate and professional students face academic pressures, competitive recruitment, and new social environments. Black/African Ancestry students encounter additional challenges such as, systemic barriers, stigma, and limited access to culturally relevant care. Explore how schools can integrate NAMI’s Crisis Can’t Wait Campaign to create inclusive, responsive environments and gain tools to support students' mental health.
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges - Part I: Adversity to Access
June 4, 2025
Join us for a dynamic conversation with Stephanie Robertson, Dr. Sierra Carter, and Dr. Napoleon Higgins as they share practical, actionable approaches to redesigning care delivery, so it meets the unique needs of different populations. Together, we’ll explore strategies for building trust, implementing inclusive practices, and driving better outcomes across diverse groups.During this powerful conversation, we will:
- Examine the structural and cultural challenges limiting access to care for many individuals and communities
- Discuss approaches that center respect for individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and needs
- Share practical tools and strategies to reduce barriers and strengthen mental health support systems
Whether you’re a health professional, student, advocate, or community member, you’ll leave equipped with ideas, insights, and resources to help create meaningful change in your community.
Building Strategic Partnerships to Improve Access to Mental Health Care and Reduce Suicide Risk
September 26, 2024
Join the Community Health Equity Alliance initiative for a powerful Virtual Town Hall where our panel of mental health champions explore how strategic partnerships and community-driven solutions can help improve access to care and reduce these rising suicide rates.
Moderated by Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Chief Executive Officer, NAMI, our panelists will also:
- Explore the importance of promoting 988.
- Learn how you can help ensure crisis response equity.
- Discover policy solutions that address this urgent public health crisis.
Building More Diversity in the Workforce
April 2, 2024
Join NAMI and the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA), and our panelist of esteemed leaders in the mental health and policy arena for a powerful panel discussion on Building More Diversity in the Mental Health Workplace. During this event, you’ll:
- gain insights on the importance of cultivating a more diverse mental health workforce
- discover actionable strategies to promote equity in access to and delivery of mental health care in the Black/African Ancestry community
- learn about brand new CHEA resources for 988 and initiatives aimed at reducing mental health crises
- and more
Improving equitable access to mental health services requires us working together. Register now to join us as we seek to pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future in mental health care.
Soulful Conversations: Faith, Spirituality & Mental Health
February 28, 2024
Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the profound connections between matters of the soul and mental wellbeing. Our esteemed panelists, each possessing unique perspectives rooted in diverse faith traditions and spiritual practices, will engage in a dialogue that transcends boundaries.
- Discover how spirituality can foster resilience
- Learn how it guide individuals in building support on their recovery journey
Hear from experts on Advancing Equity in 988 Crisis Response in our CHEA Virtual Town Hall
December 12, 2023
Join us as we hear from experts on strategies for advancing equity in mental health crisis response and service expansion to meet the needs of diverse communities. This includes identifying effective approaches in engaging community partners and leaders with long-standing and trusted relationships with Black/African Ancestry communities. The Town Hall will include advocacy strategies in expanding the array of culturally appropriate community mental health services and more.