“2026 Fall Summit
Improving Access through Community Based Interventions”
In partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm (Eastern)
Location: Community Learning Center, SJCPL
Cost: FREE
Registration required
Description: This year's summit showcases examples of community-based prevention and response programs addressing substance abuse and mental health needs in our community.
Introduction: Lisa Kelly, MHAM and Stephanie Murphy, SJCPL
Impact of Community Based Interventions:
LaTasha Bosse, BCI
Joanne Cogdell, Naxos Neighbors
Panel 1 Community Based (Pro Social) Models
The Clubhouse SJC
Upper Room Recovery
Dismas House of Indiana
Panel 2 Community Based Crisis Response
Debra Stanley, Imani Unidad
Ricky Mountsier, Oaklawn
Ephphtha Malden, Healthlinc
Final Speaker: Self Care Strategies for Caregivers
Becky Zakowski, Oaklawn
Resource tables will be available to learn about services available to the community. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Schedule:
Check in 8:30 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks 9am-9:45am
Panel 1 10-10:50am
Announcement: 11:05-11:15am
Panel 2 11:15am -12 pm
Last Speaker: 12-12:30pm
Wrap Up: 12:30pm
Free
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