Apply for the 2023-2024 NBA Mental Health Equity Cohort

The National Benevolent Association’s Mental Health & Wellness Initiative welcomes you to apply for our 2023-2024 Mental Health Equity Cohort.

Purpose

The NBA Mental Health and Wellness Initiative creates communities of compassion and care with an integrated vision of wellness that prioritizes a holistic approach centered in justice, equity, theology, spirituality, and clinical awareness.

As we believe wellness and justice are inseparable and we prioritize mental health equity in marginalized communities, we know that this work is a communal effort, thus the Mental Health Equity Cohort was created.

The Mental Health Equity Cohort exists to:

  • Be a supportive and creative space for Disciples mental health and justice professionals to explore the intersections of mental health, wellness, theology, justice, and equity.
  • Address wellness disparities and issues of justice through the equitable sharing and creation of knowledge, resources, and support services to marginalized communities, for the upliftment of all.

Goals

  1. Building and nurturing community between Disciples mental health and justice professionals for long-term support beyond the cohort work
  2. Fruitful discussion and dreaming concerning wellness equity and mental health justice in the church and world
  3. Developing and sharing resources and models of care for wellness equity and mental health justice

Wellness Equity and Mental Health Justice-Related Activities/Projects

  • Webinar and/or other short videos and multimedia projects on the NBA website and social media
  • Written spotlight/blog on the NBA website and social media
  • Potential workshop or roundtable facilitation
  • Presenting at the NBA Mental Health Professionals Conference
  • Applying and presenting at the 2024 Mental Health America Conference

Meeting Schedule

In-Person Meetings:

    1. In-person orientation and gathering June 2023
    2. Attending NBA Mental Health Professionals Conference October 2023 (not required)
    3. In-person gathering June 2024 — possibly present at Mental Health America Conference
    4. Attending Mental Health Professionals Conference 2024

Note: NBA will cover all travel expenses for in-person gatherings,

Online Meetings:

The Cohort will meet monthly for 1-1.5-hour meetings.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest and experience in the areas of mental health, wellness, equity, and justice.

Apply For the Cohort

The application period has closed. Thank you!