Black Pandemic Virtual Forum

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Black Pandemic Virtual Forum

Faith on the Frontlines of the African-American Community

Host: New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region 6 Office of the Regional Director.

Audience: Faith and Community Leaders.

Discussion: Federal, state and local resources and programs available to assist in the response and recovery of African Americans through this pandemic and simultaneous epidemics.

Cost: FREE

Partners:
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Faith and Community Leaders United (FCLU)
Tarrant Churches Together and the 911 Ministry


Moderator:

Pastor K.P. Tatum – Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth

Topics and Presenters:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C.

U.S. DHHS Faith and Opportunity Initiatives: Heidi Christensen
Public Affairs Specialist, Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives /IEA/OS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Region 6

HHS Priorities: Julia Lothrop
Acting Regional Director, Office of the Regional Director

Substance Misuse/Opioid Crisis & Mental Health: Dr. Traci Murray
Assistant Regional Health Administrator, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Administration

Ending the HIV Epidemic: Regional Director Luz Rivera, Psy.D.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health – Prevention through Active Community Engagement

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Adverse Childhood Experiences:
Sasha Rosco – Associate Commissioner of Prevention and Early Intervention
Anna Blake – Director of Faith-Based and Community Engagement

Community Care Resource Council

Faith Leaders Address Substance Misuse: Karl Berry
CEO Community Care Resource Council and Director of Overcomers

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