Lending My Voice

03/09/2026

✨ Special Thank You to Alliance Health! ✨
We are incredibly grateful to Alliance Health for serving as our Presenting Sponsor for the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo 2026! Your support helps us bring vital mental health awareness, wellness resources, and community connection to Durham and surrounding communities.
Alliance Health provides health plans for North Carolina residents in Cumberland, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Orange, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties, serving Tailored Plan members, state-funded recipients, and Medicaid Direct beneficiaries. Their commitment to improving access to behavioral health and whole-person care makes a powerful impact in the lives of individuals and families across our state.
To learn more about Alliance Health and how to access services available through your plan, visit their website for more information. https://www.alliancehealthplan.org/
💙 Thank you, Alliance Health, for partnering with us to promote mind, body, and soul wellness in our community.

03/08/2026

Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo 2026

Join us for the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo, a free, family-friendly community event focused on mental health, wellness, and holistic healing. Presented by Alliance Health and Hosted by NAMI Durham in partnership, with AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, the expo brings together local organizations, health professionals, and community resources in one place.

Enjoy live music, line dancing, mobile wellness screenings, wellness vendors, community resources, and a fun Kids Zone with activities for the whole family.

📍 Durham Central Park
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come connect, learn, and take steps toward a healthier mind, body, and soul.

03/05/2026

"COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED"
You can receive documented volunteer hours that count toward:

Graduation requirements
Service-learning courses
Scholarships and honor societies
Campus leadership programs

Volunteering with NAMI Durham shows commitment to:

Community service
Mental health advocacy
Leadership and teamwork

These are transferable professional skills used in public health, social work,

Networking Opportunities
Volunteers will connect with:
Mental health professionals
Local nonprofits
Community leaders
Wellness organizations nonprofit management, communications, and event planning.

These experiences stand out when applying for jobs, internships, and graduate school.

03/04/2026

Fun for the Whole Community!

🎶 Line Dancing & Live Music
🎲 Kids Zone with Old-School Outdoor Games
🧠 Wellness Activities & Community Resources

Saturday March 14th, 2026 2pm - 4pm
Downtown Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street

There’s something for everyone at the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo!

03/01/2026

Lending My Voice "Empowering lives through Faith, Healing, and Advocacy." Mental Health And The Church" Breaking Stigma, Building Faith, Restoring Hope." JesusHealsTheBrokenhearted

02/09/2026