Synergy Health Center

Synergy Health Center Synergy Health Center is dedicated to fostering mental well-being through a holistic approach that integrates mindfulness, wellness, and mental health support.
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Our mission is to transform individuals and communities. The Synergy Health Center (SHC) was founded in October 2002 by Valarie Cunningham, a licensed master social worker. It was her vision to strategically impact the mental health industry as a synergy center for the healing, transformation and stabilization of individuals and families through access to prevention and intervention services. GFMS

C is a 501C3 faith-based organization and a leader in having staff that mirror the community it serves. The Synergy Health Center has a diverse staff that empowers the community we serve. We provide services for children, adults, families, and couples, while connecting them with resources that will continue to enhance their quality of life. At GFM the Synergy Center, we are dedicated to bringing therapeutic relief to people who are in emotional, mental, and spiritual pain. SHC has ongoing partnerships with Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH) Department of Human Services (DHS), as well as many private insurance partners. Our licensed therapists provide one on one assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties. The focus is to EMPOWER YOU:
-Express feelings and identify patterns of thinking
-Alleviate anxiety, depression, and anger
-Gain perspective on behavior, emotions, and relationships
-Address grief, work through loss and add meaning to you
-Develop effective communication for dealing with conflict

We wish to welcome you to SHC's counseling and recovery center. We are confident you will receive excellent mental health and substance abuse care. Give us a review: https://g.page/r/Cd43bfNdYQM5EAg/review

06/03/2026
The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma African American Mental Health Symposium was a transformative event focused on the th...
06/03/2026

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma African American Mental Health Symposium was a transformative event focused on the theme "Resilience: Mind, Body, Spirit."
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees who contributed to this important conversation. Together, we are breaking generational silence around mental health and building healthier communities.

Join us at as we continue providing essential resources and support for mental wellness for all.

Email from Synergy Health Center Thank You to Everyone Who Attended View as Webpage Recapping… The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma African American Mental Health Symposium Our Heartfelt Thanks to All W

Collective Circle of Healing3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Gathering the Fragments: Wholeness in Color with Spoken Word, African D...
05/11/2026

Collective Circle of Healing
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Gathering the Fragments: Wholeness in Color with Spoken Word, African Drumming, and Choir

Calvin Shangojinmi Ruff
Calvin Shangojinmi Ruff is a singer, drummer, psychotherapist, adventurer, and builder of community through rhythm, sound, and movement.

He has worked for over 30 years as a collaborator, performer, and tradition bearer involving multiple contexts from secular performances to deeply sacred ceremonies and spiritually healing encounters.

He and the members of the Spirit Rhythm Collective (Kevin Bujo Jones, Carolyn Koebel, and Heather Mitchell) will bring forth the spirit of the drum and dance to ground and inspire us in our circle of collective healing and transformation.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026 https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness.

Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS!Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina LiffordThursday, May 14, 2026, 7 to 9 p.m.Get up close a...
05/10/2026

LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS!

Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina Lifford
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7 to 9 p.m.
Get up close and personal with Tina Lifford! Includes book (and signing), light bites, wine, and meet and greet.

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities.

Learn more or buy tickets: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take ...
05/08/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities including:

Afternoon Presentations
Keynote Speaker: Dr. LaVerne Collins
Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Founder & CEO of New Seasons
The Whole Person, The Whole Community & The Whole Process. Transformational Resilience for Body, Mind & Spirit as the Next Chapter of Our Black Story
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Christopher Grant, DSW Candidate, MSW
"Healing Without Shame: Reclaiming Black Mental Health in the Age of AI"
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Terrell Alexander, Health & Wellness Consultant
"The Weight We Carry: Food Addiction—Mind, Body, and Spirit"
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Brothers in Social Work, Wayne State University
"When Hidden Pain Speaks: From Silence to Light – Transforming Unseen Trauma Into Presence and Purpose"

Learn more or buy tickets: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium on May 15, 2026, is a pivotal event aimed a...
05/08/2026

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium on May 15, 2026, is a pivotal event aimed at addressing systemic racism and mental health disparities.

ON THURSDAY, MAY 14 - Join us for enlightening sessions led by experts, including a VIP gathering with Tina Lifford. Meet and greet and private book signing. Get tickets by May 11.

https://conta.cc/4no1OlW

This is a call to action for professionals and advocates to implement culturally relevant mental health solutions.

Together, we can transform lives and communities.

Email from BlackWellness Network Breaking the Stigma 2026 - Meet the Speakers; Earn CEUs Last Call! The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium Friday, May 15, 2026,

Thank You Sponsors!Synergy Health Center.Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American M...
05/06/2026

Thank You Sponsors!
Synergy Health Center.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Up to 6 CEUs are available for SW and CWH. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness. https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

05/06/2026

Time is running out to get your tickets to the Breaking the Stigma VIP Meet and Greet with Tina Lifford and the African American Mental Health Symposium: Resilient Mind, Body, Spirit. A few words from Tina this morning on your wellbeing.

Sign up today: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net

You're Invited… to learn more about Breaking the Stigma - Join us LIVE on Instagram , , at 2:30 ET, 11:30 PST as we tal...
05/05/2026

You're Invited… to learn more about Breaking the Stigma - Join us LIVE on Instagram , , at 2:30 ET, 11:30 PST as we talk with Tina Lifford about her VIP Reception and Keynote at the May 14-15 Breaking the Stigma Symposium - Resilient Mind, Body, Spirit - in Detroit.
Get all the Symposium details here: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

BlackWellness Network

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take...
05/04/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities including:

MORNING KEYNOTE: Resilient by Design: The Inner Fitness Revolution
This keynote explores how faith traditions, cultural identity, and community connection serve as vital sources of resilience. By examining the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and social context, it offers a transformative framework for building inner strength and sustainable well-being.
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Keisha Cox
Yoga Practitioner & Wellness Advocate, LCSW
"Yoga and Mental Health in Black Communities"
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Dr. Erica Brown-Meredith
Faith-Centered Counselor & Educator
"Black Women’s Midlife Renaissance: Reclaiming Identity, Mental Health, and Spiritual Resilience"

Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina Lifford
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Get up close and personal with Tina Lifford! Includes book (and signing), light bites, wine, and meet and greet.

Learn more or buy tickets: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

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625 Harrison Street
Kalamazoo, MI
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Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
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Wednesday 9am - 12pm
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Thursday 9am - 12pm
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