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Health Equity Panel: Mental Health Across the Lifespan

April 25, 2026
Thank you for your interest in our event. Registration is now FULL.

Please plan to join us virtually from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for our Keynote Speaker, Judge Glenda Hatchett, and our expert panel discussion. To join virtually click, HERE. 

For inquiries, please contact Debbie Campbell at debbie.campbell@rivhs.com. Thank you for your interest in our event.
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Join Riverside Health and our community partner, Truist Bank, for our 2026 Mental Health Equity Panel - Mental Health across the Lifespan: Community Health and Healing on Saturday, April 25, 2026!

This Health Equity Panel is designed as an inclusive annual event that convenes a diverse audience committed to advancing health and reducing barriers to healthcare. The event includes an expert panel discussion with a complimentary luncheon and keynote speaker – TV Judge Glenda Hatchett who will discuss self-care, a healthy cooking demonstration, a community resource fair with free giveaways and resources, and breakout sessions.
 
This event will bring together mental health professionals, educators, caregivers, and community leaders to discuss mental wellness and support at every stage of life. The primary goal is to foster resilience, reduce stigma, and improve access to culturally competent care within the community. The discussion will focus on the evolving mental health needs of individuals across different life stages (e.g., youth, general adults, older adults) and emphasize collective action for building healthier communities.
 
Location:
Hampton University Student Center
100 E. Queen Street
Hampton, VA 23669
 
 
There will be three breakout sessions as follows:
 
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid
  • Presenter: Ashley Gregory, DHSc, MPH, CHES, BCPA, Director Program Outreach and Impact, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, Office of Community Health, Education & Training, Division of Community Inclusion and Health Equity

Self-Care and Work/Family Integration

  • Presenter: Melissa Gomes, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Associate Dean of Strategic Wellness and Opportunity & Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Specialty Lead, University of Virginia

Your Guide to Support: Finding What You Need

  • Presenter: Jennifer Campbell-Raab, BSN, RN, Behavioral Health Education Coordinator, Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
Keynote Speaker:
TV Judge Glenda Hatchett, Judge, Attorney, and TV Personality
 
Moderator:
Betsy Lang, MHA,BSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, Behavioral Health Director, Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
 
Co-Moderator:
Ryan G. McQueen, M.D., Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
 
Our Expert Panelists:
  • Stacey Johnson LCSW, MBA, Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center, Hospital President/VP
  • Kristie Norwoord, PhD, Hampton University, Director of Student Counseling Center 
  • Juanita Burtt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • James Rapley, M.D., Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Psychiatrist and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Vanessa Jenkins, Ed.D., Norfolk State University, Director of Health & Wellness
  • Francine Pearce, M.D., MBA, Sentara, Medical Director of Health Impact and Engagement
Also attending is The Honorable Toni Blue, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources (HHR), Virginia.
 
Registration is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone for your interest in our event!
 
For more information, please contact Debbie Campbell via email.

We look forward to you joining us at this event!

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