Better Together:
Looking Back & Moving Forward
Join us to see how far we’ve come — and learn how we’ll carry this work forward.
November 6, 2025 at 3:30PM - ??? ET
The Lex (850 Tipton Ln, Columbus, IN 47201)
Mental Health Matters (MHM) launched in 2023 as a three-year community-wide initiative to strengthen the local mental health system. Together, we’ve tackled barriers, piloted new strategies, and seen what’s possible when a community unites around wellness.
This year’s summit is about:
Reflection: Looking back at what we’ve achieved since the 2024 summit
Progress: Sharing the results of our collective efforts through the Community Progress Report
Sustainability: Exploring how we’ll carry this work forward as the pilot phase concludes
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how far we’ve come—and how you can play a role in what comes next.
Who it’s for
COMMUNITY & SYSTEM LEADERS
Community leaders, decision-makers, faith leaders, nonprofit staff, and grassroots volunteers
PROFESSIONALS & PRACTITIONERS
Mental health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, youth advocates, and family support organizations
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Residents who care about building a healthier, more connected community
What You’ll Learn
At this year’s summit, you’ll gain:
Insights from the Community Progress Report on what’s working — and what still needs attention
A clear vision for sustaining and scaling community-driven solutions beyond the pilot period
Practical examples of strategies implemented in 2024–2025
Opportunities to connect with organizations and neighbors, plus collect helpful resources at the Resource Fair
Join us to see how far we’ve come — and learn how we’ll carry this work forward.
MEET YOUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Henry Nasrallah
Dr. Henry Nasrallah, MD is a nationally recognized expert in schizophrenia and serious mental illness (SMI). He serves as Vice Chair and Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati, where he leads neuropsychiatry, schizophrenia programs, and continuing medical education.
Dr. Nasrallah has published extensively, founded and edited leading psychiatric journals, and received top research and teaching honors, including the NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award and the Psychiatric Times U.S. Teacher of the Year. He co-founded the CURESZ Foundation alongside a former patient whom he successfully treated for schizophrenia, allowing her to return to college and graduate with honors in molecular biology. Dr. Nasrallah has received over 95 federal, industry, and foundation research grants and has been elected annually to the list of Best Doctors in America for the past 25 years.
