This session will be facilitated by a colleague of mine in the movement building space.About the session:Data alone doesn’t move people. Stories do. This session will show you how to use storytelling as a strategic advocacy tool, so your message actually lands. You’ll learn how to shape stories for different audiences, connect them to a […]
In Black communities, schizophrenia is too often met with silence, fear, or stigma—when what’s actually needed is understanding, care, and community. This workshop is an invitation to shift how we show up for our family, neighbors, and loved ones living with schizophrenia. Together, we’ll break down how schizophrenia actually shows up in Black communities, unpack […]
This webinar brings together leaders exploring futures thinking and what becomes possible when more people have the time, space, and resources to imagine new systems. Panelists include:• Lafayette Cruise• Lori Melichar (RWJF)• Joan Mukogosi (Futurist in Residence, RWJF)• Laura Nissen They’ll be discussing insights from the report “The Futures We Create” and taking questions live. For us, […]
The relationship between Black communities and psychiatric care has always been shaped by both need and harm. From the legacy of medical racism to ongoing disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and access, this panel makes space for honest conversation about what it means to navigate these systems with clarity and care. Together, we’ll name the tensions, […]
In honor of Mental Health Month, this virtual experience creates space for our community to slow down, reflect, and care for both mind and body in a practical way. At 1M4, we know that mental wellness is a critical part of how families navigate crisis, make decisions, and access the right support. Our work has […]
Black trans communities are navigating a growing mental health crisis—but the conditions driving it are not inevitable. This conversation moves beyond awareness and into responsibility, asking what it really takes to show up as advocates, accomplices, and builders of real safety. Together, we’ll ground in what Black trans people are facing right now—across culture, community, […]
NAMI Georgia is rolling out the welcome mat for NAMICon 2026 with the warmth of Southern hospitality, a touch of Peach State charm, and a full lineup of special moments, including the Peach Pacers Virtual 5K, the Tour of Georgia Room, and the NAMI Georgia Annual Meeting. NAMICon 2026
Join national leaders in Chicago for two days of panels and conversation focused on “Establishing Permanence”— ensuring that alternative response becomes a recognized profession and a durable part of public safety systems. These programs are no longer “alternative”, they are becoming integral components of the public safety and wellness infrastructure. 2026 Advancing the Field of […]