Survivor leads Mental Health Forum Monday at Jackson College

March 15, 2023

Jackson College invites students and the community to United for Hope and Health, a Mental Health Forum on Monday, March 20. This free event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bert Walker Hall Community Rooms, 144-145.

Darryll Stinson, a Jackson native, entrepreneur, pastor, speaker, and attempted suicide survivor, will be a special guest speaker. Stinson is a former Division 1 athlete who knows what it’s like to battle mental illness while still having to produce results. He will be joined by panelists with different areas of expertise, such as clinical psychology, law enforcement, health and fitness, case management, and student:

• Sarah Sabin, Chief Clinical Officer, Family Services & Children’s Aid, The Oasis Center
• Christopher A. Simpson, Jackson County Undersheriff, Jackson College Trustee
• Nacoya Weatherspoon, Health & Fitness Coach
• Michaela Foster, Case Management Associate, Behavioral Health at HFA
• Emani Braden, Psychology Student, Sisters of Strength

For more information, contact Antoine Breedlove, 517.990.1318.