September 28, 2026
On September 26, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee hosted the 4th Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College. The day-long event provided education, resources, and support focused on mental health and wellness in the Black community. Attendees participated in eight sessions covering topics such as Rooting in Community: Mapping Wraparound Support for Black Mental Health and Healing, Mental Health and the Black Church, Grieving as an Act of Liberation, Black Women: Health and Wellness, Self-Care for Caregivers, The Impact of Domestic Violence, and Promoting Wellness for Veterans.
The conference was made possible through the collaboration of community partners who helped provide expert-led sessions, resources, and space for meaningful conversations about mental health, healing, and wellness. Through culturally responsive discussions and practical tools, the conference highlighted the importance of continued collaboration and collective action in addressing mental health disparities and supporting the well-being of the Black community.
