Join us on March 7 from 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. at The Harbert Center in Birmingham.

Mental health is more than a personal challenge—it’s a community concern with profound impacts on education, workforce productivity, and Alabama’s future.

The 2025 PARCA Annual Forum will convene policymakers, business leaders, nonprofit executives, educators, and mental health professionals to address the pressing mental health challenges facing children in schools and adults in the workforce.

Join us as we explore state and local policy solutions, innovative programs, and practical strategies that can strengthen mental health systems and support Alabama’s students and workers.

 

Event Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunity Details Here.
To sponsor this event, please contact Sarah Dayhood at [email protected].

Confirmed Speakers

Governor Kay Ivey

Jeremy Blair
CEO, Wellstone

Kim Boswell
Commissioner, Alabama Department of Mental Health

Lou Lacey, LPC
Director of Emotional Wellness, Children’s of Alabama

Kate O’Day, LCSW
President & CEO, Gateway

Dr. Melissa Shields
Assistant State Superintendent of Student Learning, State Department of Education

Robin Sparks
Mental Health Initiative Director, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Chandra Brown Stewart
Executive Director, Lifelines Counseling Services

Rep. Pebblin Warren
Alabama House of Representatives