Barbershop Conversations Wellness Day Event, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 2-6PM, is an exciting sports-themed community event designed to promote active movement, mental mindfulness, and whole-person wellness for men and families across our community. The day will bring people together through health screenings, fun, music, food, and engaging sport activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and positive mental health.

Come Play, Get Screened, and Connect!

Barbershop Conversation

A Nationally Acclaimed Mental Health Initiative.

Now the Kickoff Event is over… the work begins! Become a Mental Health advocate!

We had a GRAND Kickoff EVENT. The Confess Project of America’s Harvard-reviewed Mental Health Advocacy Training— is HERE in Florida for the first time! This powerful program brings mental health awareness and support into trusted barbershop spaces across our community. 

100’s of people across Tampa Bay are learning The Confess Project of America’s 4-point trauma-informed approach to becoming a mental health and wellness advocate. 

  • Active Listening
  • Positive Communication
  • Validation
  • Stigma Reduction

Barbers Community Leaders

Mental Health Advocates

Be part of the movement

Let’s change the conversation

 
 
 
 
 
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