Curious about mental health and how it impacts your life and community? Join us each month at the Mental Health Matters Lunch and Learn—a space where community members, professionals, and educators come together to learn, connect, and break down barriers around mental health.
The Mental Health Matters Lunch and Learn series covers a range of essential topics, from understanding mental health basics to exploring the deeper ways mental wellness affects our daily lives. Every session brings in experienced speakers, addressing real issues impacting our community, such as food insecurity, housing, trauma, and more.
Join us on Friday, November 22nd, from 12-1:30 pm for a powerful Lunch & Learn focused on hunger, homelessness, and mental health. This month’s panel will discuss how food insecurity and homelessness affect mental well-being and explore local resources available to support those in need.
This month’s Lunch & Learn will include a panel on the mental health effects of food insecurity and homelessness, featuring community experts. Attendees can participate in a Q&A, network, and contribute to a food drive benefiting a local food bank.
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Are you a community member, advocate, or professional invested in mental health and well-being? Join us for the November Mental Health Matters Lunch & Learn, hosted by Mental Health Associates of the Triad. Our topic: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness—Impacting Mental Wellness.
Explore essential insights on how food insecurity and homelessness affect mental health at this month’s Lunch & Learn. Join us for "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness: Impacting Mental Wellness" on Friday, November 22, as our expert panel sheds light on these pressing issues and shares information on local resources available to support those affected
Shereá Burnett, who identifies as Afro-Indigenous, is the Executive Director at Partners Ending Homelessness, where she leads efforts to support and advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness in Guilford County. With over a decade of experience serving children, families, and those in crisis, Shereá brings a deep commitment to her work. A native of Alamance County and a proud citizen of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Shereá holds degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill and Elon University School of Law.
Emily Paparello is a social worker at Mental Health Associates of the Triad with a background in mental health and foster care. Originally from Bristol, CT, Emily moved to Randolph County, NC, over a decade ago. She holds a BSW from UNCG and an MSW from the JMSW program. Emily has experience as an intern with the Greensboro Housing Authority and Novant Health's geriatric behavioral health unit, and she previously worked with Randolph County DSS as a foster care social worker.
Orel Henry is an experienced operations executive and adjunct professor at High Point University, specializing in operations and supply chain management. With over 15 years in nonprofit leadership, engineering, and strategic operations, he brings practical insights in Lean and Six Sigma to his students. Currently, Orel serves as the Director of Operations at Open Door Ministries, where he works to combat homelessness and hunger. A dedicated family man, Orel has been married for 32 years, has three daughters, a grandson, and a “grand dog.”
Renée Norris is the Eviction Mediation Program Coordinator at the UNCG Center for Housing & Community Studies. With a background in Urban Studies and a Juris Doctorate, she brings extensive experience in mediation and housing advocacy. Previously, Renée served as Deputy Director at Greensboro Housing Coalition and worked as a court mediator in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Elevate meaningful conversations and foster community development by becoming a sponsor for the Mental Health Matters Lunch & Learn Series. Your sponsorship will not only spotlight essential mental health issues but also supply the Triad community with critical resources. This is your chance to increase your organization's visibility while actively contributing to the enhancement of mental health awareness and support.
Reach out to us via email at info@mha-triad.org or call us at (336) 883-7480 for detailed information on how to become a sponsor for the Mental Health Matters Lunch and Learn Series.
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