Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Impacts on Children and Families

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - July 5, 2024 - PRLog -- In honor of  Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC ) Mental Health Awareness Month, Living Waters Inc will collaborate with Empower Your Life Services to host Domestic violence and Mental Health:  Impact on Children and Families. It is an important dialogue that will convene social workers, counselors, researchers, justice-involved professionals, community and faith leaders, and other stakeholders from child and family servicing organizations to explore the intersection of domestic violence and mental health and its profound impacts on children and families.

"Domestic violence leaves lasting scars on the mental health of children and families, especially within BIPOC communities," said Joan Been, President and CEO of Living Waters Inc. "This event is an essential step toward understanding these impacts and working collaboratively to support healing and resilience. We invite all stakeholders to join us."

The event aims to:

1. Highlight and provide information about the unique intersections and needs of survivors, children, and families regarding mental health impacts.

2. Provide a forum to discuss and explore current approaches and supportive interventions.

3. Explore strategies to improve mental health outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations impacted by domestic violence.

4. Discuss the role of clergy and faith leaders as bridge builders to support the mental health of affected individuals.

Event Details:

• Date:       Thursday, July 25, 2024
• Time:       9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (doors open at 8:00 AM for continental breakfast and networking and exhibitors)
• Location:    StoneBridge Church Community, 3700 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
• Registration: Free (required)

For more information and to register, please visit https://livingwatersfa.com/domestic-violence-and-mental-health/

Living Waters Inc

Living Waters Inc is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the growth and development of our most important asset, "the people". Living Waters Inc serves as an independent link to faith-based communities to collaborate and partner with public and private sectors. For more than a decade, Living Waters Inc has hosted conferences to engage researchers, clinicians, community members, healthcare system, civic and community leaders and key other stakeholders to improve the wellbeing of children and families in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.