For the past six years, Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta has partnered with the Will4Hope Foundation in hosting Mental Health Connections. These gatherings and educational opportunities are designed to to de-stigmatize mental health treatment and offer hope to individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
Mental Health Connections
6th Annual Mental Health Connection Week
In February of last year we came together for a hope-filled evening featuring Jim Sonefeld, drummer and songwriter for Hootie & The Blowfish, as he shared his personal journey of addiction, recovery, and freedom with a live musical performance.
5th Annual Mental Health Connections Week
View a short clip where Dr. Lauren Edwards and college senior, Jonny Sundermeier, discuss youth, mental health, and substance use.
Watch a recording of this year's event here.
4th Annual Mental Health Connections Week
Sunday, March 17, 2024
5:30 PM 7:30 PM
In partnership with the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and Will for Hope, Samaritan Counseling Center is excited to welcome Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright as this year's keynote speaker.
Following her lecture, we will have three break-out dinner groups: one for parents and grandparents of youth facilitated by Dr Lauren Edwards, one for youth, and one break-out group for all facilitated by Dr Beth-Sarah Wright.
We also will offer a 2 week Sunday small group book discussion, 3/3 and 3/10, on her book, ‘What me? Depressed?’ led by Kate Monk and Katie Sundermeier
Watch a recording of this last year's event here.
Last Year's Event
EQUIPPING CAREGIVERS: Ways to support a loved one struggling with mental illness
NAVIGATING DEPRESSION
An honest perspective from Rebecca Dickey and her faithful caregiver, Molly Sipp
- APRIL 16, 2023
- First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
- DINNER: 5:30 p.m.
- ($20/Registration required)
- LECTURE: 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for an evening of learning as we consider ways to support loved ones struggling with mental illness. As we hear from our keynote speakers, we will be encouraged to nurture our own mental health as well. Youth (6th grade through college) and adults will gather separately for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Then we’ll come together for our keynote speakers at 6:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall.
Dr. Lauren Edwards, Clinical Psychologist, will then offer clinical insight and lead us into a time for questions.
Throughout the week there will be opportunities to connect in small groups co-led by a therapist with SCCA and a pastor with FPC.
Call Samaritan Counseling Center at (404) 228-7777 with questions.