Black Mental Health Alliance for Education & Consultation, Inc.

BMHA is thrilled to extend an invitation to the highly anticipated Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala! Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and solidarity as we honor the life, work, and vision of BMHA’s principal founder, Dr. Maxie T. Collier, and individuals who exemplify this visionary spirit. 📅 Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 🕖 Time: 7pm - 11pm 📍 Location: World Trade Center Baltimore This year's theme, "Honoring our past, transforming our today, and defining our future," encapsulates BMHA’s enduring commitment to grassroots activism, innovative programming, and addressing emerging mental health issues within the black community. For four decades, BMHA has stood as a beacon of hope and advocacy, providing a trusted platform for culturally grounded approaches to behavioral health. As we navigate through ever-evolving challenges, the importance of our work has only deepened. This gala serves not only as a fundraiser but as a heartfelt celebration of the brilliance and resilience of those dedicated to the mental health and well-being of our community. AWARDEES: Mr. Jojo Simmons Mr. Subramonianpillai Teal Dr. Melissa Clarke Dr. Obari Adeye Cartman Ms. T-Kea Blackman Dr. Bruce Purnell Dr. Dennis “Ausar” Winkler, Jr. Dr. William B. Lawson Linda Diaz Dr. Joy Harden Bradford LAST DAY TO GET TICKETS ! Secure your spot at this unforgettable celebration by purchasing your tickets https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 . Your support not only ensures your attendance but contributes to BMHA's vital mission of advancing mental health and social advocacy in the black community. Let's come together to celebrate, uplift, and stand in solidarity with those making a difference in mental health. This is an evening you won't want to miss! See you at the BMHA Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala! THIS IS A BLACK TIE EVENT. Parking is available directly across the street from the World Trade Center at: Silverman Thompson 400 E Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 We are pleased to provide discounted parking. Parking vouchers will be distributed at check-in, providing attendees with a reduced parking rate of only $10 when exiting the parking garage for the evening. For event questions please contact Jessica Ellis at jellis@blackmentalhealth.com.

🌟 Meet Phoenix Arising Awardee, Linda Diaz: A Voice for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. 🕊️ Driven by the devastating loss of her daughter, Lauryn Santiago, to suicide in 2013, Linda embarked on a mission to champion suicide awareness and recognition. Despite reaching out to her daughter’s school counselor before the tragedy, Lauryn never received the help she desperately needed. This tragic event ignited a fire within Linda to advocate for change. 📑 Her relentless efforts led to the creation of @laurynslaw in Maryland, mandating crucial training for school counselors to identify signs of emotional stress and mental illness. Now, Linda tirelessly works to expand Lauryn’s Law nationwide. 🟣Through personal experience and profound research, Linda recognizes the importance of recognizing signs of mental illness. She passionately shares her journey and knowledge at various events and schools, aiming to equip families and children with vital information on depression, suicide awareness, and coping mechanisms. Let’s join Linda in breaking the silence and stigma surrounding suicide and mental health matters. Together, we can make a difference. 💚Learn more about Lauryn’s Law at laurynslaw.org Click the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #worldtradecenterbaltimore #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #LaurynsLaw

🌟 Meet Phoenix Arising Awardee, Dr. Melissa Clarke 📚 Author | 🎙️ TEDx/Keynote Speaker | 📺 Health Show Host | 🌟 Thought Leader | 🩺 Physician | 🎓 Educator | 🌍 Population Health Expert. @dr.melissaclarke is a Harvard-educated emergency medicine physician with 30+ years’ experience tackling disparities & improving doctor-patient relationships. Dr. Clarke is the medical contributor on Russ Parr Morning show & has made numerous television and radio appearances including CNN. Author of “Excuse Me, Doctor. I’ve got WHAT?!”and host/co-creator of “Excuse Me Dr! with Dr. Mel” on Sirius XM, YouTube & Facebook, Mondays @ 6pm PST/9pm EST. Former Senior Medical Director for Fortune 100 companies, Assistant Dean at Howard University College of Medicine, and ex-Chair of Unity Healthcare Board. Harvard & UCSF Medicine grad, completed Emergency Medicine residency at GWU & Georgetown. Click the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #worldtradecenterbaltimore

🌟Meet Phoenix Arising Awardee, @ocartman1 ! Family man, thinker, writer, therapist, 📸 photographer, 🥁 drummer, and grassroots mental health advocate.   🎓 Proud Chicago native shaped by African-centered institutions, Dr. Cartman received his undergraduate degree from Hampton University and Ph.D. in clinical & community psychology from Georgia State University.   🌟Dr. Cartman’s recent work includes being a trauma focused clinician, restorative justice coach and program evaluator with H.E.LP., LLC (Healing Empowering and Learning Professions).   👨🏾⚕️He is the current president of Chicago Association of Black Psychologist and curator of a directory spotlighting Black mental health providers. As a consultant, Dr. Cartman facilitates trainings for adults and workshops with youth about maintaining good mental health, critical analysis of hip-hop and media, racial and cultural identity, developing authentic manhood, and healthy relationships. Learn more about Dr. Cartman at drobaricartman.com. Click the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #worldtradecenterbaltimore

🌟 Meet Phoenix Arising Awardee, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Licensed Psychologist and host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. @hellodrjoy focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. 👩🏾🎓 She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women’s Health. Though Dr. Joy is unable to join us at the gala, BMHA is honored to recognize her work centering Black women and mental health. Learn more about Dr. Joy at hellodrjoy.com. Click the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #worldtradecenterbaltimore #TheraphyForBlackGirls #HelloDrJoy

🌟 Meet @t_keablackman! Phoenix Arising Awardee, Peer Specialist of the Year. An inspiration whose powerful journey defies the stigma around mental illness. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST), she's dedicated to normalizing conversations about suicide in the Black community, instilling hope and education through her non-profit.   🎙️ Co-Host and Producer of the Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast, T-Kea shares her lived experience of surviving suicide and battling bipolar disorder to foster healing within her community.   📚 A consultant, speaker, author, and certified peer recovery specialist, she's the force behind the Mental Health Empowerment Agency LLC, providing vital mental health education.   📘 Her book "Saved & Depressed: A Suicide Survivor’s Journey of Mental Health, Healing, & Faith" educates and encourages others to seek treatment.   👩🏾🎓With certifications in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, mental health peer support, and more, T-Kea holds a master's degree from Georgetown University, graduated from Howard University, and has recently submitted PhD applications to research suicide prevention in the Black community.   To learn more about BPDBST, visit https://lnkd.in/e9ivdNp7.   Click the Link bio for tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #worldtradecenterbaltimore #BPDBST

Happy Hump Day! BMHA was on WBAL! "Honoring 40 years of helping the African American community, The Black Mental Health Alliance is holding a gala next month to celebrate the anniversary. Joining us with more is executive director, Andrea Brown." Click the link to view the clip: https://lnkd.in/eztZXKWb Get your tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5

🎉 Join us for an inspiring evening with our keynote speaker, Dr. Jay Barnett, former pro football player turned author and speaker. With over a decade of mentorship, public speaking, and real-world business expertise, Dr. Barnett brings radically different views on mental health, healing, and wellness.   📘 Best-selling author of:   · “Finding Our Lost Kings and Queens: Strategies for Empowering Our Futures" · “Letters to a Young Queen: Redefining Their Throne" · “Hello King" - empowering young men to claim their throne.   🌟 Join Dr. Jay Barnett and BMHA as we center conversation around healing, self-love, and confidence in the Black Community.   Explore more about his work and non-profit initiatives at webuildprojects.org.   🔗 For tickets, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/eBMT5wnx   #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #BlackMindsMatter  #WorldTradeCenterBaltimore #Author #Speaker #Empowerment

We are just 11 days away from our 40th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony! WBAL's Mr. Jason Newton from WBAL 11 is our host, Dr. Jay Barnett is our brilliant keynote speaker, and Jo Jo Simmons will be in the house to accept the Phoenix Arising Millennial Influencer Award. We hope to see you there. Click the link below to purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/etBTCAv5 Check out our other Phoenix Arising Awardees: *Mr. Jojo Simmons *Mr. Subramonianpillai Teal *Dr. Melissa Clarke *Dr. Obari Adeye Cartman *Ms. T-Kea Blackman *Dr. Bruce Purnell *Dr. Dennis “Ausar” Winkler, Jr. *Dr. William B. Lawson *Ms. Linda Diaz *Dr. Joy Harden Bradford #BMHA #MTC2023 #PhoenixArising #blackmindsmatter #worldtradecenterbaltimore