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SUMMARY:Beacon of Light Mental Health Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Beacon of Light Mental Health Conference 2026 \n Uniting Faith
  and Science to Strengthen Mental Health and Recovery \n   \n WHAT:   Beac
 on of Light Mental Health Ministry will host its 2026 Beacon of Light Ment
 al Health Conference in partnership with the DFW Spiritual Care Network \,
  bringing together faith leaders\, mental health and addiction professiona
 ls\, civic leaders and community members for a day of education\, connecti
 on and practical resources. \nUnder the theme “Uniting Faith and Science t
 o Strengthen Mental Health Ministry\,” the conference will explore some of
  the most pressing mental health challenges affecting individuals\, famili
 es\, churches and communities across North Texas. Topics include mental we
 llness\, trauma\, suicide prevention\, overdose awareness\, substance use
  and relationships\, with an emphasis on strengthening connections among m
 ental health care\, faith communities and community-based resources. \nMor
 e than 20 resource tables will feature nonprofit organizations\, treatment
  centers\, counselors\, hospitals\, and other community programs. These co
 nnections can help individuals\, families\, churches\, and professionals b
 etter understand the treatment and support resources available in our area
 . \n WHO: The conference is designed for anyone who wants to better unders
 tand mental health challenges and become more prepared to respond – whethe
 r as a faith leader\, mental health professional\, community leader\, or c
 oncerned family or community member. \nSpeakers include experienced profes
 sionals and subject matter experts: Rev. Allyson Johnson \, St. Andrew Met
 hodist Church(Keynote Speaker – “The False Divide: A Sacred Bridge Between
  Mental Health and Faith”) \; Garrett Woods\, PhD\; Sandi Morse\, LCSW-S\;
  Bryna Talamantez\, LMFT\; Theresa Little\, The Family Place\; Shirley Wed
 dle (survivor of suicide loss)\; Brittany Tinsley (author\, Stories Our Sc
 ars Tell ) as well as educational sessions addressing some of the top ment
 al health issues affecting our community. Continuing Education Credits (4)
  will also be available for qualifying professionals. \n WHY: People often
  turn to someone they trust before they seek professional help. This confe
 rence prepares churches and faith leaders  as well as community members fo
 r those conversations\, providing knowledge on how to respond and connecti
 ons for appropriate care. \n WHEN:  Thursday\, November 5\, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m
 . \n WHERE: St. Andrew Methodist Church\, 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\,
  Texas \n COST: Individual tickets range from $20 (general attendee) to $5
 0 (Professionals\, 4 CE credits provided).Breakfast and lunch are included
 . \n Registration required :  spiritualcarenet.org/event-details/beacon-of
 -light-plano-2026 \nEvent information (full schedule): Beacon of Light Men
 tal Health Conference 2026 \nConference is sponsored by the North Texas Be
 havioral Health Authority (NTBHA). \n# # # \n ABOUT Beacon of Light – Beac
 on of Light Mental Health Ministry is an independent nonprofit that equips
  churches to respond to mental health challenges with compassion\, confide
 nce and appropriate care. Through Christ-centered\, clinically informed tr
 aining\, practical resources and church partnerships\, Beacon of Light hel
 ps pastors\, staff and lay leaders recognize needs\, support individuals a
 nd families\, and connect people with professional help when needed. Learn
  more at beaconoflightmh.org.  \n ABOUT DFW Spiritual Care Network - the m
 ission of the Spiritual Care Network is to bridge the gap between mental h
 ealth providers\, addiction professionals\, and the faith community throug
 h collaboration and education. They host monthly networking meetings in Co
 llin County\, Dallas\, and Fort Worth. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org.
 \nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 Uni
 ted States\n
LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093
URL:http://plano.bubblelife.com/community/st_andrew_united_methodist_church
 seven_loaves_community/library/35573500/key/3516427663/Beacon_of_Light_Men
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