REGROUND

Reground aspires to be a regular gathering of Mental Health Providers of color to create a strong and intentional network of support for practitioners in the field. Our vision is to  come together in a  within-group sanctuary to generate creative exploration, learning opportunities, networking, and support to empower and increase resources in the mental health field. 
Through REGROUND, WiA aims to generate resources and a vision for the future rooted in respect for diversity; and empower all diverse communities by promoting culturally relevant services.

REGROUND 2018

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A tree tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded.
And that no matter how high up we go, it is from the roots that we grow sustenance. 

​WANGARI MATHAAI

​SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Oakland International High School

In 2018 REGROUND brought together 100 mental health providers of color  with aspiring mental health providers from refugee and immigrant communities in the Bay Area to network and connect.

#REGROUND 2018 AGENDA
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8:30
Registration & Orientation


9:00 - 10:00
Networking Breakfast
Diversity Bingo
Tabling
A playful and meaningful opportunity for participants to visit tables and get to know other Symposium participants who will be in their community dialogue group.


10:00-10:30
Opening ceremony
Maria Gonzalez-Blue
Honoring the land
Opening speech to center the day
Invoking the directions
Acknowledge the Ohlone land and everyone present in the room and set intentions for the day.


10:30 -12:30
Collective visioning and art making.
Activity led by Miguel Martinez, Kiona Medina, Patricia Rojas-Zambrano.


12:30 - 1:30
Lunch
Tabling and networking opportunities. 
Visit Tree of life table of Oakland International High School students and Young Leaders (YL4CW)


1:30 - 3:30
Community Dialogues
Part I: Talking Circle format. Part II: focus on collectively identifying common ground, resources and beyond. This is an opportunity for sharing and listening about participants experiences as providers, community leaders and people of color. Share your #REGROUND takeaways process. 


3:45 - 4:15
Report back
Groups report back on closing question from Community Dialogues. Led by Maria Gonzalez Blue 


4:15 - 4:30
Closing
Drumming circle
Expressing gratitude for process. Leave RE-GROUNDED and RE-SOURCED


4:30 -
Clean up
Pick up any garbage, food left-overs and recyclable materials.
​REGROUND was designed to be a zero-waste event.  

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, community partners and mother organization.

Alameda County Behavioral Services

Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development