PSI Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, GA (2025)

10/25/2025

We’re still buzzing from the 5th Annual Black Maternal Mental Health Summit! ✨ A huge thank you to over 300 registrants who joined us in person and virtually.

We were honored to feature the brilliant Dr. Charis Chambers, as our 2025 keynote speaker! Her address, “Teaching Our Daughters, Healing Our Mothers...,” sparked vital conversations about maternal wellbeing and equity.

Thank you to our amazing speakers, community sponsors, and the dedicated PSI GA volunteers, board members, and co-chairs Elon Lindsay & Monique Sims!

Let’s keep the conversation and advocacy going! Together we Thrive!

10/24/2025

📅 Our next therapy funding intake opens next week, on November 1st at 12 pm EST!

If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after a perinatal loss, the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health may be able to support you with fully funded therapy sessions. 💛

We work with a trusted network of perinatal mental health providers across Georgia to offer compassionate, specialized care at no cost to you.

✨ Eligibility:

✔️ Georgia resident
✔️ Uninsured or enrolled in a Medicaid health plan
✔️ One of the following:
• Currently pregnant
• Up to 1 year postpartum
• Experienced a perinatal loss in the past year

📌 Bookmark georgiafund.org/apply so you're ready to apply at noon on November 1st — spots fill up quickly!

🤝 Community partners: Please share this opportunity with your networks. Your outreach helps us reach the families who need it most.

10/22/2025

Are you a Spanish-speaking therapist licensed in the state of Georgia?
We’re growing our network of culturally responsive providers, and we’d love to connect with you.

The Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health supports birthing people across the state with fully funded therapy during pregnancy, postpartum, and after loss. We’re especially looking for therapists who:

✔️ Offer therapy in Spanish
✔️ Have taken and passed the PMH-C exam
✔️ Licensed to practice in Georgia

🎓 Pursuing your PMH-C? We offer scholarships to help cover certification costs for eligible therapists!

💛 Tap the links below to learn more about joining our mission. Let’s bring support to the people who need it most. Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Share this post!

Apply to Join Our Network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF_Ju3bjC6DLv9jvY4AApfrljx4HGvWCOcdCADMTuHG17U_w/viewform

Learn More about the PMH-C Scholarship:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V7QSlgkywXnXCf-t-zSJgPWVQDbz3dTJpPhhFUTyW0w/edit?usp=sharing

10/15/2025

Every year on October 15, families around the world come together to honor and remember babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, or infant death. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day raises awareness and support for the 1 in 4 families whose lives are forever changed by these losses.

✨ Wave of Light ✨
Join a global moment of remembrance at 7:00 PM in your time zone. Candles and illuminations will remain lit for at least one hour, creating a continuous Wave of Light across the globe.

You are not alone. Support and help are available:
📞 PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773
📞 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262
📞 National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988
📱 Download the Connect by PSI App
🌐 Visit Postpartum.net for support programs and resources

💬 Comment “LOSS” and we’ll DM you PSI’s Pregnancy & Infant Loss resources + support link.

Posted • 💙 Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day — October 15 💙

10/10/2025

🎉 SURPRISE! We’re streaming the FULL event LIVE for the 2025 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit!

Couldn’t make it in person? We’ve got you. Join us virtually NOW as we kick off a powerful day of healing, advocacy, and truth-telling centered on Black maternal mental health. 💜

🎥 Live Zoom Access Starts NOW
🗓️ Today, Oct 10th | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
🔗 Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85366733748 (link in bio!)
🔐 Passcode: BMMHS

Let’s hold space together, from wherever you are. Tag a friend, drop in, and be part of the movement!

10/08/2025

As we wrap up our speaker announcements, meet two powerhouse experts who merge clinical excellence with community care at BMMHS 2025 💜

Patience Riley, LPC, PMH-C is a licensed therapist, certified perinatal yoga teacher, PSI-GA board member, and military spouse. With nearly 15 years of experience, she integrates therapy, movement, and advocacy to support maternal mental health for BIPOC and military families.

Kiwana St. Clare Williams, MSN RN, , is a clinical informatics specialist, former postpartum nurse, and mom of two who brings a unique lens to maternal wellness through healthcare leadership and innovation. With a Master’s in Nursing Leadership from Georgia State University, she’s committed to improving quality care from the bedside to the boardroom.

These speakers represent the full spectrum of maternal care and overall well-being. See you there!

🗓️ October 10, 2025
📍 Morehouse School of Medicine

10/08/2025

✨Meet the Speakers who are Bridging Advocacy, Family, and Healing at BMMHS 2025
Dr. L. Joy Baker, OB/GYN and Director of Quality & Safety for Women’s Health at Wellstar, is a nationally recognized leader in perinatal care and equity. As the founder of Delivering Joy MD and 2024 Physician of the Year, she brings both clinical brilliance and a heart for systemic change.

Crystal Freeman is a devoted grandmother raising her grandson, who has autism. Her story reminds us that the maternal journey often extends beyond one generation, and that caregiving is both a calling and a courageous act of love.

Rebbie Ellisor Taylor, former MARTA executive and lifelong community advocate, shares wisdom rooted in public service and family devotion. Her work uplifts maternal well-being through mentorship, volunteerism, and generational healing.

Myer Krah, father of five, Naval Academy graduate, and founder of Here 4 The Dads, is shifting the conversation on fatherhood. Through podcasts, children's books, and open dialogue, he reminds us that fathers are essential to maternal mental health and family strength.

Chris White, Executive Director of Father Movement, Inc., is building stronger families through fatherhood education, legal advocacy, and wellness programming. His work across Georgia strengthens community care from the ground up.

Domonic Brown, entrepreneur and founder of Seaux Mississippi Candle Co., is a father and advocate who uses storytelling and scent to hold space for Black wellness, healing, and joy.

Andrea “Andi” Orwoll, Nevada attorney and single mother by choice, brings 8 years of legal experience to the fight for reproductive justice and birthing rights. Her advocacy ensures legal protections for mothers, birth workers, and families navigating complex systems.

Together, these speakers expand the meaning of maternal mental health, reminding us it takes a village, and every role matters.

🗓️ October 10, 2025
📍 Morehouse School of Medicine
🎟️ Registration is now closed but stay tuned at www.GAbmmhs.org!

10/08/2025

Meet the voices guiding the conversations at BMMHS 2025!

Our moderators bring deep experience, lived wisdom, and heartfelt commitment to the Black maternal mental health movement. With every panel, they’ll help us hold space for truth, healing, and transformative dialogue.

Tameka Mitchell is an entrepreneur, author, and mother who believes in the power of storytelling to build community. She currently serves as President-Elect of the PSI-GA Board.

Erika Fadahunsi Lizardo, MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience supporting Black mothers through the perinatal period. She is the Vice President of the PSI-GA Board and a fierce advocate for culturally responsive mental health care.

Elon Lindsay is a maternal care champion, mother of two, and PSI-GA Board Member serving as Chair of the Black Maternal Mental Health Summit. Her leadership and passion help shape every detail of this powerful gathering.

Dr. Katherine “Kat” Sylvester is a physical therapist, doula, preeclampsia survivor, and assistant professor in women’s health. A PSI-GA board member, she is also the founder of Operation M.I.S.T., helping women use smart tech for safer pregnancies and postpartum recovery.

We are so grateful for their presence, perspective, and power. Get ready for thoughtful, grounded conversations that make space for both vulnerability and vision!

🗓️ October 10, 2025
📍 Morehouse School of Medicine
🎟️ Learn more at www.GAbmmhs.org!

10/07/2025

Be sure to visit our vibrant Vendor Village at BMMHS 2025!

This year’s vendors are powerful advocates, educators, storytellers, and wellness leaders, each offering tools, resources, and community care that uplift Black maternal and family well-being. From public health to early childhood education, emotional wellness to policy change, there’s something meaningful for everyone.

You’ll find organizations leading in mental health, maternal health advocacy, publishing, public health, literacy, and community empowerment, all under one roof!

💜 Come connect, explore, and support those working to make Georgia a safer, healthier place for Black mothers and families.

🗓️ October 10, 2025
📍 Morehouse School of Medicine
🎟️ Free registration closes TODAY, Oct 7th → www.GAbmmhs.org

10/07/2025

Who is speaking at the 5th Annual Black Maternal Mental Health Summit?

Join PSI GA at Morehouse School of Medicine to hear from leading experts in the perinatal field on Friday, October 10th. We are curating a space for learning how to support our Black families in Georgia through panel discussions, workshops, and our keynote speaker, Charis Chambers, MD, .

📢 LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
🎟 FREE
💻 Register at https://events.eventnoire.com/e/black-maternal-mental-health-summit-2

10/07/2025

Who is speaking at the 5th Annual Black Maternal Mental Health Summit?

Join PSI GA at Morehouse School of Medicine to hear from leading experts in the perinatal field on Friday, October 10th. We are curating a space for learning how to support our Black families in Georgia through panel discussions, workshops, and our keynote speaker, Charis Chambers, MD, .

📢 LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
🎟 FREE
💻 Register at https://events.eventnoire.com/e/black-maternal-mental-health-summit-2

10/05/2025

⏳ The clock is ticking!

Registration for the Black Maternal Mental Health Summit officially closes next Monday, October 7th, at midnight. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation!

This is more than a meeting; it's a movement. We're centering the voices and experiences of Black parents across Georgia for a powerful day of connection, learning, and action.

If you're a parent, provider, community partner, or advocate—you belong here.

✅ Register for FREE before the deadline: www.GAbmmhs.org
🗓️ When: October 10, 2025
📍 Where: Morehouse School of Medicine

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