Jly 9, 2026

DWIHN's 12th Annual Interfaith-Based Conference 'WELLNESS BEYOND THE WALLS'

DWIHN’s 12th Annual Interfaith-Based Conference

“WELLNESS BEYOND THE WALLS”

With:

Eugene Cole, Pastor/Evangelist, Outreach Specialist

and

Dr. Portia Lockett, Director of Spiritual Care & Community Affairs

and

Georgea Cole, Advocate, Speaker, Survivor, and Warrior

Date: July 9, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Wayne County Community College (Downriver Campus)

21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

Conference Description:

This session explores the unique influence of faith-based organizations in addressing behavioral health challenges. Participants will examine the intersection of faith, mental wellness, prevention, and recovery, while learning how congregations can serve as trusted sources of support, education, and hope within their communities.

Conference Objectives:

Participants will be able to describe the role of faith communities in promoting mental wellness, substance use prevention, recovery support, and community healing. Participants will also be able to identify key signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with mental health and substance use challenges within their congregations and communities.

Timed Agenda:

7:30 am: Vendor Set-Up

8:00 am - 8:45 am: Check in, Vendor Stroll

8:45 am - 8:50 am: Opening and Welcome by Karra Thomas, Chair of the Faith-Based Collaborative

8:50 am - 8:55 am: Poem provided by Selma Allaf, Youth

8:57 am: Introduction of MC

9:00 am: Purpose

9:05 am: Opening Prayer

9:10 am: Motivational Movement

9:20 am: Remarks by Mr. James White, DWIHN President & CEO

9:30 am: Introduction of Keynote Panel Speakers

9:35 am: Keynote Panel

10:20 am: Break

10:30 am- -11:40 am Morning Breakout Sessions

11:45 am- -12 noon – Narcan Training (Lara Girdwood, HDFCC SOR)

12:05 pm: Lunch Prayer

12:05 pm: Detroit Musix will introduce entertainment

12:10 pm: 12:30 pm: Music

12:30 pm: 12:55 pm: Wellness & Prayer Rooms/Vendor Stroll

1:00 pm: Introduction of Keynote Speaker

3:05 pm: 7th Greg Roberts, "Power of One" Award

3:15 pm: Debriefing Session

3:45 pm: Closing Remarks, Karra Thomas, Faith-based Chair/ Evaluation/ Resources

4:00 pm: Closing Prayer

Photo Consent

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

Continuing Education

SOCIAL WORKERS: 5 continuing education credits are approved for this training.
SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS: 5 Non-specific CEC hours are approved by MCBAP for substance use professionals, such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADC).

QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (QMHP): These event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for QMHP staff.
QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS (QIDP): Event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for QIDP staff.
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CMHP): These event hours meet the MDHHS training requirement for CMHP staff.
TRAINING HOURS: This event will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special accommodations to participate in this training, please notify Karra Thomas at kthomas@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.

DWC Questions

If you have any questions regarding event details, credits, and certificates, please contact Trent Sanford - tsanford@dwihn.org.