# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum is a free quarterly event which unites mental health professionals with community.About this EventJoin us for the launch of the quarterly Mental Health Forum Series - an initiative designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide our community with evidence-based tools for improving mental health. Our first session will focus on practical, proven strategies for managing anxiety and depression in daily life and how to best support those we love.What You’ll Learn:• Signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression.• Coping tools for youth, families, and adults.• Where to go for support in Rio Grande Valley Area.• Proven strategies that work in school, home, and workplace settings.Presented by a Community Panel Featuring:• Board Certified Psychiatrist • Texas State Board Approved Clinical Supervisor• Master of Social Work School Counselor • Master of Science Social Worker in Behavioral Health• Licensed Social Worker and Therapist • Teen Abuse SpecialistAgenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMWelcome & Opening RemarksInfo: • Greeting and purpose of the event • Overview of the Mental Health Forum Series • Why anxiety and depression were chosen as the launch topic • Local mental health context & key statistics • Framing the evening: reducing stigma, building resilience, and practical tools🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PMPanel DiscussionInfo: • John Lusins, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist at South Texas Mental Health Associates
• Enedina Enriquez, LCSW at Kindred Spirit Latino Center for Greif and Loss
• Nellie Cano, LCSW at Mission Consolidated Independent School District
• Leticia Sosa, LCSW at South Texas Behavioral Hospital
• Eduardo Corona, LCSW at Sage Healing Counseling Services
• Tiffany Walters, Teen Substance Abuse Specialist at Shoreline Treatment Center
• OBGYN to be named🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:45 PMAudience Q & A Info: Open dialogue between attendees and panelists🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMResource Spotlight & Call to ActionInfo: • Overview of local mental health resources • Opportunity to connect directly with service providers • Key takeaways and community commitments • How to stay engaged in the Mental Health Forum Series
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburg/rio-grande-valley-community-mental-health-forum/100001984821476466
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Business, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburg
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- **lat**: 26.3081983
- **long**: -98.17401579999999
- **full address**: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum being held?
  - **A:** Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum?
  - **A:** Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum is organized by Russell Mickelson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Edinburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rio Grande Valley Community Mental Health Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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