03/16/2026
Thank You for Making the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo a Success!
On behalf of NAMI Durham, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo an incredible success.
A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Alliance Health, and our Healing & Wellness Sponsor, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, for your continued partnership and commitment to supporting mental health and community wellness.
We also appreciate AmeriHealth Caritas NC for bringing their Mobile Wellness Unit and providing on-site health screenings for the community.
We extend a sincere thank you to Durham Central Park for providing such a beautiful space that allowed our community to come together for a day focused on wellness, connection, and resources.
Thank you to our local heroes and community partners, including the Durham Fire Department, Durham Paramedics, and the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) for your presence and dedication to supporting the safety and well-being of our community.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Pastor Steve Johnson and Tara Johnson of The Ark Church for their generous in-kind donation of tables and chairs, which helped make this event possible.
We are deeply grateful to our food truck vendors Sazon Jarocho NC, Semaj'sPlace, and Safari Eatz, and to DJ Harold for bringing great food, music, and energy that helped create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
Community Partners & Wellness Vendors
We would also like to recognize and thank the many organizations who shared valuable mental health, wellness, and community resources with attendees:
Alliance Health
AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
Strength Harbor Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Group
Greenleaf Psychological & Support Services, PLLC
Sunrise Counseling PLLC
Counselor Education Program – North Carolina Central University
Aspire Counseling Group – Dr. Tauchiana Williams, DSW, LCSW
NC State University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling | NC State Online and Distance Education
Self-Perceptions, LLC
Somatic Collaborative
Orangetheory Fitness
Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness Ministries
Reveal Heal Thrive
Art of Living
Metamorphosis Counseling and Coaching, PLLC
How to Start a Youth Ministry
Sherimi Wellness
Stuffed Animal Sanctuary
To our amazing volunteers, thank you for your time, dedication, and willingness to serve. Your support helped ensure the event ran smoothly.
We also want to thank WTVD ABC11 News and WRAL News for helping shine a light on mental health awareness and highlighting this important community event.
And finally, a very special thank you to every attendee who came out to support the event, connect with resources, and celebrate wellness together. Your presence truly made the day meaningful.
Together we are continuing the conversation around mental health awareness, wellness, and hope in our community.
