Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges – Part I: Adversity to Access

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges
Part 1: Adversity to Access: Culturally Informed Mental Health Care

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Access to mental health care that truly reflects the diverse realities of our communities remains a persistent challenge. This virtual town hall will explore the structural, cultural, and systemic factors that create barriers to care — and how we can transform mental health systems to better serve those who have been historically overlooked and underserved.

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Stephanie Robertson, Dr. Sierra Carter, and Dr. Napoleon Higgins as they share practical, actionable approaches to redesigning care delivery, so it meets the unique needs of different populations. Together, we’ll explore strategies for building trust, implementing inclusive practices, and driving better outcomes across diverse groups.

During this powerful conversation, we will:

• Examine the structural and cultural challenges limiting access to care for many individuals and communities
• Discuss approaches that center respect for individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and needs
• Share practical tools and strategies to reduce barriers and strengthen mental health support systems

Whether you’re a health professional, student, advocate, or community member, you’ll leave equipped with ideas, insights, and resources to help create meaningful change in your community.

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Speakers:

Dr. Sierra Carter
Associate Professor of Clinical and Community Psychology at Georgia State University

Dr. Napoleon Higgins
Executive Director at the Black Psychiatrist of America and licensed child, adult and family psychiatrist

Stephanie Robertson
Director Mental Health Equity Innovation with NAMI