The Foundation For Therapeutic and Spiritual Empowerment Services Inc.’s Community Mental Health and Wellness Summit 2026 speakers included, from left, Pastor Marcus Hickman, the Rev. Andrea Nell Robinson, Shirley Fallin, Dr. Bryan A. Jones, Dr. Teresa Sutherlin and Anthony Wright. (Contributed)
The Community Mental Health and Wellness Summit 2026 was Saturday, March 28, at Lebanon Baptist Church in Saluda. This free community event brought together local families, educators, faith leaders, healthcare professionals, veterans and community members to increase awareness and develop solutions around mental health and substance use challenges affecting this rural community.
Rural communities like Middlesex County often face additional challenges including limited access to mental health services, transportation barriers, stigma, and lack of prevention education. For information, email nellubcsecretary22@gmail.com.