A Nevada organization dedicated to advancing services, treatment and awareness for mental health is hosting the inaugural Being the Change Awards Luncheon March 26 in Las Vegas. Tickets are $85.
For more information about the event, including registration and sponsorship, visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/260217651000138 .
Proceeds benefit the Solutions of Change nonprofit , which recently lost a significant grant as the result of budget cuts.
The event will be hosted by Dinisha Mingo, who founded both Mingo Health Solutions Behavioral Services (MHS) and Solutions of Change (SOC) .
“For the Being the Change Awards, we want to celebrate by doing what we do best, which is giving back, and recognizing people in mental-health and mental-health-adjacent industries who are helping to get the word out about the importance of mental health, and breaking down associated stigmas,” said Mingo. “MHS is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, so at the luncheon we will talk about our history, our legacy, our impact in the community, and the future of the organization, which is moving toward an integrated-care model.”
The event will bring together community leaders, healthcare professionals, partners, sponsors and advocates for an inspiring afternoon of recognition, reflection and forward-thinking vision. Being the Change will also honor individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and support have positively shaped mental- and behavioral-health access within the community.
“Only 1 percent of philanthropic dollars go to mental health,” Mingo said, adding that Solutions of Change was forced to reduce its staff from 12 employees to four. “So in terms of the funding cuts there is a need for continued support, and the awards luncheon will bring people together for a common cause. One of my favorite sayings is, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’”
As MHS enters its next decade, the organization remains committed to integrated healthcare, innovation and collaboration, ensuring that quality mental- and behavioral-healthcare remains accessible, compassionate and sustainable throughout Southern Nevada.
