Stand for Something: Mental Health

Our Y’s are committed to strengthening our community, providing awareness to the many dimensions of diversity that make our community unique. This month we invite you to our 10th community conversation that spotlights Mental Health awareness and inter-generational care models.

Conversation Panelists

Nikki O’Donnell

Nikki serves as the Executive Director of Words of Hope 4 Life. She is a psychologists with a fireball of energy, focused on creating big change in mental health. Named Oakland County’s Top 40 under 40, Nikki has reimagined how mental wellness skills and knowledge are integrated into our culture– ensuring generational impacts.

Mellannie Porch-Doneghy

Mellannie provides mental health support at Easter Seals of Southeast Michigan. There she serves as a Mental Health Clinician. Mellannie is a servant leader and minister at Detroit Unity Temple Church in Detroit.