Healing Beyond Stigma: Recovery and LGBTQ + Resilience
National Recovery Month 2026
Join Here’s To Life for a meaningful community conversation celebrating recovery, resilience, wellness, and belonging.
Healing Beyond Stigma creates a safe and affirming space for personal stories, professional perspectives, and meaningful dialogue focused on recovery, LGBTQ+ experiences, resilience, and community connection.
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Meet Our Featured Presenters
Dr. Lawrence Bryant
Behavioral health specialist, educator, and advocate with more than 50 years of experience in healthcare and 34 years in long-term recovery. He is the Founder & CEO of Passion & Purpose Behavioral Health Consulting Services, LLC.
Dr. Patricia Brown
Master trainer, consultant, and addiction counselor with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health, training, and community services. Dr. Brown is also the founder of Here’s To Life.
Dannis Johnson
Community advocate with 30 years of service in DeKalb County Public Works and six years in the U.S. Navy. With five years in recovery, he serves as Treasurer of CAYA (Come As You Are) and supports others on their recovery journey.
Paris Simmons, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker and Behavioral Health Counselor with Here’s To Life. Paris provides compassionate, individualized support to individuals navigating recovery and is committed to helping people recognize their strengths and thrive.
Our Message
Recovery does not have one identity.
Healing does not have one pathway.
Everyone deserves a safe place to belong.
Join us as we celebrate recovery, amplify LGBTQ+ voices, challenge stigma, and create space for hope, connection, acceptance, and resilience.
Come Share. Come Listen. Come Connect.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT | ALL ARE WELCOME
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Presented by Here’s To Life
Hope. Healing. Transformation.
