LOWCOUNTRY MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE

July 26th thru 28th 2023

2023 marked the 11^th time CDMHC and Mental Health HEROES have hosted the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference. This year approximately 2,000 people who participated virtually or in-person at the Charleston Gaillard Center. This year’s event included discussions with NY Times bestselling novelist Anne Lamott and NY Times bestselling author Emily Nagoski along with presenters Dr Jonathan Sperry, Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, Dr Tonya Matthews, Dr Joanne Cacciatore, Karen Perlmutter, Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, and Dr Matthew Johnson. The Conference finished with an amazing musical presentation by Doug and Telisha Williams of Wild Ponies. Please join us next year on July 24-26, 2024 for three more days of amazing presentations!

THE ART OF DISCOVERY

Youth Art Exhibit – May 26 – June 11, 2023

In conjunction with the City of Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival, CDMHC again hosted The Art of Discovery at Circular Congregational Church in downtown Charleston. This powerful event showcased the art of 90 students from Lowcountry artists in grades 4-12. This year we also exhibited the work of some current CDMHC adult patients as well. The exhibit is designed to give a voice to artists as they explore important topics related to mental health, self-discovery, and personal growth. On Saturday, May 27 we officially kicked off the exhibit with a well-attended reception in Upper Lance Hall. Artists, family members, and local patrons enjoyed great food and a chance to view and discuss the art on exhibit. We are looking forward to next year’s event!

DREAM GIRLS US

10th Annual Dream Girls Conference – March 25, 2023

Dream Girls Us is the flagship program and outreach sponsored by Y.E.S. It is an annual conference that is specifically designed for at-risk middle and high school girls to empower them with strategies and resources to help them make wise decisions. The conference featured motivational speakers, vendors from colleges, social service agencies, and businesses that share valuable information and resources with the girls and their parents. This conference featured keynote speaker Jackie Brewton, music entertainers Erica Cumbo and “Choyce” Chris Joyce, and variety of sessions featuring spoken word, singing, dancing, fitness, modeling, and much more. Charleston Dorchester Mental Health was a proud supporter and clinical partner for this event!

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OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – October 29, 2023

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted its Annual Out of the Darkness Walk at Riverfront Park – North Charleston. We had an amazing afternoon sharing our resources, talking to families of suicide victims, and walking for the cause. It was a fundraiser, and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention met its’ Goal of $60,000! Thank you to all the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center participants.

NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY

Charleston Dorchester Mental Health participated in the 2023 NAMI Walks Your Way on October 9, 2023

The event was part of a National Day of Hope and World Mental Health Day in which NAMIWalks sites across the country join together for a day of solidarity and awareness.