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MHN Summit

An in-person summit designed to connect, share, and collectively create a better future for families in San Bernardino County.

Save the Date for the next Summit!
June 3, 2024

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Thank you to our members and presenters for contributing to a successful day of learning and engagement!

January 2024 Summit Resources & Handouts

Click on the thumbnails below to view and download.

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MHN's Data Snapshot  (2023)

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MHN Quick Links to Curated Resources

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SBC County DV Organizations

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Foundations of Fatherhood Sheet 1

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IEHP's Enhanced Care Management Presentation

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CA Health Collaborative Care Mgmt Services

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Honoring Local Efforts: IEBFC 

Perinatal Mental Health Panelists

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Anna King, LCSW, PMH-C

Anna King is a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health specialist. As the current Director of Training for Maternal Mental Health NOW, Anna oversees all training program and curriculum development designed to provide care professionals of all kinds with the tools to confidently respond to perinatal mental health. She has facilitated over 50 trainings on various topics concerning perinatal mental health including screening, best practices, and whole-person, intersectional approaches to care. Before joining the MMH-NOW team, Anna served as a clinical social worker in the neonatal intensive care and maternal child health units and the emergency department. She is a part-time psychotherapist with ARC Counseling and Wellness trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. She is also a Ph.D. candidate in the Integral and Transpersonal Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in the final stages of completing her dissertation exploring the intersection of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait and embodied social justice.

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Dr. Janiel Henry, PsyD

Dr. Janiel Henry has worked in mental health in some capacity for more than 20 years, nationally and in international settings including South America, the Caribbean, and Africa. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women’s mental health, women’s issues, and women’s wellness across the lifespan. She maintains a private practice in Claremont and is passionate about serving the Southern California community. Henry’s approach to her work incorporates a strengths-based and relational framework informed by a multicultural perspective. From a young age, she was called to the field and has expanded her passions to include teaching and preparing the next generation of therapists to bring healing, hope, and wholeness to their communities.  Dr. Henry is the founder of Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center.

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Susan Lowe, LMFT, PMH-C

Susan Lowe, is a highly skilled Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International, specializing in trauma and perinatal mental health with over 8 years of experience in the field. She has worked in various practice settings, including community-based, in-home, hospital, and foster care group homes. Susan is also an experienced trainer, having facilitated virtual and in-person training on intersecting topics within perinatal mental health and enhancing cross-cultural awareness. Her mission is to improve the well-being of women, birthing people, children, and families, and increase cultural competence and humility among providers who serve them. As a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and consultant, Susan is committed to empowering her clients and colleagues to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities.  Learn more about at susanlowecounseling.com.

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Dr. Daniel B. Singley, Ph.D., ABPP

Dr. Daniel B. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men & Masculinities. He is Past President of the APA’s Section on Positive Psychology and is currently the President of the APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities and the President’s Advisory  Council for Postpartum Support International. He conducts trainings and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc nonprofit and Padre Cadre social networking application just for dads in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners. In his free time, Dr. Singley likes to cook, surf, read, and trick his two teenage sons into activities so they can’t escape his annoying shrinky questions. Follow him @MenExcel and facebook.com/MenExcel.

Join us for a multi-disciplinary gathering focused on:

Activating a local network of perinatal providers

  • Foster awareness of effective perinatal mental health screening tools and strategies.

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Exploring Socioeconomic Barriers

  • Evaluate barriers faced by formerly incarcerated pregnant women in accessing quality maternal healthcare services.

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Engaging in the Maternal Health Network

  • Identify how to actively contribute to the support and well-being of birthing families.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Summit, participants will be able to:

  • Identify two (2) different ways to actively engage in the maternal health network towards effectively contributing to the support and well-being of birthing families.

  • Analyze and interpret data from the MHN Data Snapshot to improve the ability to identify key metrics and trends, and make strategic decisions for supporting birthing families in San Bernardino.

  • Explain the socioeconomic and systemic barriers faced by formerly incarcerated pregnant women in accessing quality maternal healthcare services.

  • Apply reflective practice skills among healthcare professionals to continuously learn and adapt approaches when supporting formerly incarcerated pregnant people, ensuring ongoing improvement in care delivery.

  • Apply advocacy skills to champion for policy changes and community initiatives that aim to improve maternal health equity for marginalized populations.

  • Utilize effective perinatal mental health screening tools and strategies.

  • Plan support strategies for pregnant and postpartum clients at-risk of or experiencing PMADs.

  • Identify and discuss best practices, resources, and policies that contribute to improving access and quality of perinatal mental health care.

  • Describe the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program and its potential impact on maternal health.

  • Identify opportunities and strategies for local organizations to effectively utilize the Enhanced Care Management program in addressing maternal healthcare disparities.

Continuing Education

  • This conference meets the criteria for 4 CERPs/CEUs/BRN continuing education credits sponsored by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition. 

  • This conference meets criteria for 4 continuing education credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, LEPs, and psychologists qualify for APA sponsored CE credit through the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in the state of CA.

  • Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  • There is no known commercial support for this program.

CEU Co-Hosts

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Location

Dr. Bradley P. Gilbert Center for Learning & Innovation
9500 Cleveland Ave.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Complimentary parking is available.

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Check-in on 1st floor, in the lobby.

The main event will take place in the Opal Room on the 2nd floor of the Center for Learning & Innovation.

Click on the IEHP campus map below to enlarge the image. 

Click HERE to download a printable PDF.

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Click on the Center for Learning & Innovation - 2nd Floor map below to enlarge the image. 

Click HERE to download a printable PDF.

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Dr. Dretona Maddox, DSW, BSN, RN-PHN, LCSW

Dr. Dretona Maddox serves as an assistant professor of Social Work at California Baptist University's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. A survivor of suicide loss who also navigated teenage pregnancy and homelessness, Dr. Maddox embodies resilience. Her educational journey includes a BSN from the University of Phoenix, an MSW from the University of Southern California, and a DSW from California Baptist University. There, she conducted groundbreaking research on health equity barriers affecting pregnant Black teens.

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Dr. Maddox's current scholarly focus lies in Black Adolescent Maternal Health, a subject close to her heart and indicative of her commitment to vulnerable communities. In addition to her academic roles, she is the founding executive director of Purposely Chosen, Inc., a non-profit devoted to supporting pregnant and parenting teens in foster care. Under her guidance, the organization runs two maternity homes in Southern California's Inland Empire, offering crucial resources to young mothers in need.

Dr. Evan Thomas, DSW, MSW, LCSW
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Dr. Evan Thomas is an experienced macro social practitioner and consultant and serves as the Co-Founder and Director of Reentry Operations for the esteemed FAITHS Throughcare
Program. With an impressive background in the field, Dr. Thomas has made significant
contributions to the community through his work as a director, an adjunct professor, active
involvement in various committees across San Bernardino County, and his engaging
presentations at national and international conferences. Through FAITHS, Dr. Thomas has been
recognized as a criminal justice subject matter expert by the Council of State Governments’
Justice Center and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.


Driven by his passion for macro social work, executive leadership, and fostering restorative
conversations, Dr. Thomas directs his energy towards enhancing San Bernardino County's
criminal justice system and equipping other young professionals to successfully achieve their
goals of systemic change in the social work field.

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