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Breaking the Stigma
Sat, Aug 09
|Location is TBD
Join us for Breaking the Stigma — a community-centered event challenging the silence around mental health. Through powerful storytelling, culture-forward conversations, and tangible tools, we’re creating space to heal, be heard, and rise together.
Time & Location
Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location is TBD
About the event
Guided meditation anBreaking the Stigma is a transformative mental health awareness event rooted in culture, community, and connection. Designed for communities of color and underserved voices, this experience brings together local leaders, practitioners, and change makers to address the real barriers to mental wellness — from cultural silence to systemic gaps in care.
This year’s keynote speaker is Graciela Leininger, a psychiatric nurse, mental health consultant, and founder of Rise Rooted. Graciela will share her lived experience and professional insights on navigating stigma, building resilience, and creating culturally responsive pathways to healing.
The event features:
An empowering keynote presentation
Interactive breakout sessions
A community wellness fair with local resources