Join The ALLICE Collective for Mental Health & Community Engagement and our co-organizer, Black Mental Avenue, at the second annual Dear Mama: Block Party for Black Maternal Mental Health!
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: The Blue Triangle
3005 McGowen Street, Houston, TX 77004
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Video courtesy of Jah Jah Vaughn (@jahknowspr)
Video courtesy of JFP.Media (@jfproductions.media)
Meet Our 2025 Dear Mama
Parent Panelists
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Jamie Chinn, LMSW, CCM
Moderator
Behavioral Health Program Manager
Harris County Public Health -
Ingrid Baker
Panelist
Founder & President
I Love 2 Educate -
Junelle Berry, MBA
Panelist
Founder & Owner
JPB Consulting -
Onyi Oriji-Dor, LCSW-S, CCTP
Panelist
Founder & Clinical Director
Merite Counseling & Consulting Services -
Nic Hardy, Ph.D., LCSW
Panelist
Owner
Hardy Behavioral Health -
Carleigh Joseph-Olivas, LMSW, LCDC-I
Panelist
Founder
Nurtured Roots Doula & Family Services -
Danyelle Vaughn
Panelist
Founder & Executive Director
Black Mental Avenue
Vendors & Sponsors
The Dear Mama Block Party for Black Maternal Mental Health is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and the vibrant presence of local vendors who help create a full and engaging experience for families.
2025 Vendors
2025 In-Kind Sponsors
We are thankful for our sponsors who give generously and for the vendors who help bring energy and resources to the day.