For more information, contact Mya Canty at (314) 962-4670 or [email protected].
To register for a Sharing Hope Series, scroll to the bottom of this page, or click on the NAMI St. Louis Calendar.
What Is Sharing Hope?
NAMI Sharing Hope is designed to introduce discussions on mental health and wellness in the Black/African American community through a three-part community conversation series grounded in sharing sacred stories and guided dialogue on mental wellness and support.
For people in the Black/African Ancestry community, being open about how they’re doing can be a struggle. NAMI Sharing Hope is a free, safe space for conversations on mental health and wellness— because people of Black and African Ancestry around the country deserve supportive and healing spaces to help our communities thrive.
#BlackMentalHealthMatters | #AfricanImmigrantStrong
For those of us in Black/African Ancestry communities, being open about how we’re doing can be a struggle.
There are stereotypes to overcome, pressures to be excellent, and fears of being perceived as vulnerable or spiritually weak.
To compound these challenges, We have been disproportionately impacted by a global pandemic; we are constantly confronted with the trauma of racism and police brutality in the media; and our community continues to be one of the fastest growing but most poorly understood. As a result, we must find better and more accessible ways to start talking about our individual and communal wellness.
Did you know?
NAMI Sharing Hope was created as a free, safe space to have conversations on mental health and wellness— because people of Black and African Ancestry around the country deserve supportive and healing spaces by and for us to help our communities thrive.
It’s Time To Take The Narrative Back.
NAMI Sharing Hope is designed to introduce discussions on mental health and wellness through a three-part community conversation series grounded in sharing sacred stories and guided dialogue on mental wellness and support.
NAMI Sharing Hope is an initiative created by Black and Brown communities for Black and Brown communities.
Community Conversation For Black And African Healing
If you are a part of the Black or African ancestry community and are looking to join or start conversations about Black mental health, we made NAMI Sharing Hope for you.
We provide high-quality videos, facilitator guides, and other resources you can use to organize community conversations rooted in sacred storytelling and ancestral wisdom. Facilitators help prompt discussion on community needs, challenges with mental health, wellness, and coping strategies.
Separate segments are available for Families, Young People, and Community Leaders, and materials can be adapted to diverse settings — from churches to barber shops to large celebrations and more.
Join the Conversations
In-person Sharing Hope Series at STLCC-Forest Park & with Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha
Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons
Conversation Dates: April 20, 22, and May 6
Time: 12:00-1:30p
Location: STLCC-Forest Park 5600 Oakland Ave. St. Louis, 63110 HS412B
Wednesday Evenings
Conversation Dates: May 13, 20, & June 3
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Gary Gore Elementary 2545 Dorwood Dr, St. Louis, 63136
Keep the conversation going.
NAMI St. Louis is starting a new Sharing Hope Support Group on December 4th. The group will meet every other week online. You will have the opportunity to connect with others who understand the impact of mental health challenges in Black communities. You can share your experiences, ask questions, and learn about helpful resources. The group offers a safe space with trained facilitators who focus on support and understanding.
Join the Sharing Hope Support Group by clicking below.
Create space for growth, connection, and brotherhood.
NAMI St. Louis invites you to join the 1432 Discussion Group, a monthly, facilitator-led space held at Jennings Junior High designed for Black men seeking to strengthen their emotional health and relationship skills. This culturally affirming space offers the opportunity to openly discuss life and relationships, explore healthy masculinity, and learn evidence-based tools for emotional regulation, communication, and connection.
Brotherhood in Practice
The 1432 Discussion Group is more than a discussion. It is a brotherhood built on trust, consistency, and shared experience. Men show up for one another, listen without judgment, and grow together over time. Through shared stories, reflection, and accountability, participants form meaningful bonds that reinforce the understanding that no one has to navigate life alone.
Each gathering includes guided discussion, education, and hands-on skill-building exercises designed to help men show up more grounded, intentional, and emotionally present in their relationships, families, and communities.
Join the 1432 Discussion Group by clicking below.
In-person 1432 Discussion Group at Jennings Middle School
2nd Thursday Evenings
Conversation Date: March 19
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Strategic Home Health Care 5200 Helen Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
