# Event Details - **Event Name**: 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Empowering Black Parents & Caregivers Raising Neurodiverse & Special Needs Youths & ChildrenAbout this EventThe 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit is a transformative, culturally responsive gathering created to support and empower Black parents and caregivers raising neurodiverse and special needs children and youth.This summit provides practical tools, emotional support, community connection, and access to vital mental health resources in a safe, affirming space that centers Black families and lived experiences.Parenting a neurodiverse child can be deeply rewarding — and uniquely challenging. This summit acknowledges those realities and provides guidance, advocacy tools, and culturally grounded strategies to help families thrive.💛 Who Should Attend?Black parents and caregivers of neurodiverse childrenFamilies raising children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and other special needsFoster parents and kinship caregiversEducators and community advocates supporting Black familiesYouth advocates and support professionals🧠 What You’ll Gain✅ Practical mental health strategies for home and school✅ Tools for navigating diagnoses, assessments, and services✅ Guidance on advocacy within educational and healthcare systems✅ Culturally informed parenting approaches✅ Emotional wellness and caregiver self-care strategies✅ Opportunities to connect with other families and professionals✅ Access to local resources and community support organizations📚 Summit FormatParticipants will have access to three interactive session tracks throughout the day. You may select sessions that best meet your family’s needs.🔹 Morning Sessions (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)Focus: Understanding Neurodiversity & Mental HealthRecognizing early signs and pathways to diagnosisNavigating the school system and IEP/IPP supportsMental health awareness in Black youth🔹 Afternoon Sessions (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Focus: Advocacy, Systems & SupportBreaking stigma in Black communitiesAccessing culturally competent careFunding supports and service navigationBuilding collaborative care teams🔹 Evening Sessions (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)Focus: Healing, Empowerment & CommunityCaregiver burnout and resilienceTrauma-informed parenting approachesYouth voice and empowermentCommunity healing circle & networking🤝 Community & NetworkingThroughout the day, attendees can visit resource tables featuring local organizations, therapists, advocacy groups, and support services.This event is also an opportunity to build lasting connections with other families walking similar journeys.Child-minding will be provided.The $20 entrance fees for the evening session will be refundable through a gift card at the door https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9c98c980-33d7-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w555-h740-dc042d35-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/1-day-mental-health-support-summit/100001986867544310 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, mental-health, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.73, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Genesis Centre - **lat**: 51.1202614 - **long**: -113.9486339 - **full address**: The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard Northeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d338e8d98cb4f0c28a8e156e4929119eeeda74d98a20d8e7fadf49999f096f68-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2c3033-gmir.jpg?v=1775713657 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit being held? - **A:** 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard Northeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit? - **A:** Tickets for 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit are priced at CAD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySession 1 : 10:00 - 1:00 PMFreeAvailableSession 2: 2.00 - 5:00 PMFreeAvailableSession 3: 6:00 - 9.00 PMCAD 23 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit? - **A:** 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit is organized by Ladies in the Family Foundation (LIFF). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 1-Day Mental Health Support Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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