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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

One Conversation. Two Events. Strong Families.

Teen Minds Matter & The Art of Joyful Wellness Parent Summit

One Conversation. Two Events. Strong Families.

This fall, Mental Health Matters brings two transformative summits to Kalamazoo.

On October 10, high school youth (ages 14 to 19) are invited to the free Teen Minds Matter: Youth Mental Health Summit with Synergy Health Center Wellness Director Kimberly Lee-Tessmer for interactive wellness workshops and creative connection.

On October 17, parents and caregivers can recharge at The Art of Joyful Wellness Summit: The Restorative Vessel with Synergy Health Center Clinical Manager Dr. Shea-Lin Shobowale-Benson at Urban Alliance. 

Teen Minds Matter

Youth Mental Health Summit

• Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• John E. Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
• Free for teens to attend (Includes admission, all workshop materials, free T-shirt to the first 100 registered, giveaways, and catered lunch)
• Register in advance

Teen Minds Matter is a free, full-day experience created by teenagers, specifically for teenagers (ages 14–19) across Kalamazoo County and surrounding areas.

Teen Minds Matter will provide an interactive, culturally relevant space where you can talk openly about real life, learn practical ways to handle stress, and connect with peers who understand what you are going through as a teen.

Got a hobby or a side hustle you want to share at our Teen Vendor Fair? Register in advance. Click Learn More to find out how.

For teens ages 14-19 in and around Kalamazoo County.

For More Information:

Kimberly Lee-Tessmer, Wellness Director

Synergy Health Center

(269) 323-1954

The Art of

Joyful Wellness

Parent Summit

• Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Urban Alliance, Kalamazoo
• Who Should Attend: Parents, guardians, providers, and caregivers of youth and teens
• Investment: $25 (Includes full program access, meals, and wellness resources)

Parenting is rewarding, but it is also demanding work—and you were never meant to carry it all on empty.

As parents, guardians, and caregivers, we spend our days pouring energy into our children, our work, and our households. Too often, our own physical, emotional, and mental needs get pushed to the side.

The Art of Joyful Wellness Parent Summit is designed specifically for caregivers and parents of youth and teens, this inaugural summit offers a welcoming, culturally affirming space to set down daily burdens, learn practical wellness tools, and build community with others who share your journey.

For More Information:

Shea-Lin Shobowale-Benson, Ph.D., LLP

Clinical Manager

Synergy Health Center

269-323-1954

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