By Dawn Scotland
The Truth Reporter
The second annual Mental Health Gala: Strength in Unity was held at the Pinnacle Saturday, May 30. The event, presented by Revitalized Behavioral Healthcare and Here’s My Turning Point featured live music and entertainment and honored six Community Champions of Change.
The Strength in Unity Mental Health Gala was inspired by the vision of Keisha Taylor, Mental Health Gala coordinator and chief administrative officer of Revitalized Behavioral Healthcare (RBH), alongside the co-owners of RBH and Here’s My Turning Point.
Together, they joined forces with other partners and advocates who share the same passion for breaking down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders within Lucas County.
“We’re closing out Mental Health Awareness Month in a big way in Lucas County by showing that there is support, resources and strength in unity when we all come together for a purpose,” shared Taylor, coordinator of the event.
She stated that last year the fundraising goal was $25,000 this year the organization reached almost $40,000.
The host for the evening was Andrew Kinsley, WFTS Tampa, FL News Anchor and Mistress of Ceremonies Alexis Means, 13 ABC Action News. Remarks were given by Vanice Williams, Toledo City Council President, Tina Butts CEO of Here’s My Turning Point and Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken.
The speaker for the evening was David Fleetwood of Local 500 who gave the Strength in Unity Address.
Tiffany Whitman, EdD, chief Impact Officer for the City of Toledo presented awards to the 2026 Champions of Change recipients:
- Idell Watson (W.E.S., Inc.)
- Judge Nicole Khoury (Toledo Municipal Court)
- Deonte Moss, PhD, (Life Institute, LLC)
- La ‘Shardae Scott, DSW, (S.C.O.T.T.)
- Ernest Banks (New Concepts)
Closing remarks were given by Keisha Taylor, Mental Health Gala coordinator and the evening concluded with music and networking.
To learn more about Revitalized Behavioral Healthcare visit: rbh-care.com
