South Florida Mental
Wellness Summit
& Expo
Exploring wellness through a holistic lens, with meaningful conversations, resources, and experiences designed to support every dimension of wellbeing.
Roadmap to
Wellness
This year's theme, "Roadmap to Wellness," explores the connection between every aspect of overall wellbeing and how mental wellness is shaped by what is happening in every area of our lives.
The 2026 South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo will feature conversations, workshops, resources, and experiences designed to encourage a more holistic approach to wellness while creating meaningful opportunities for education, connection, and community support.
Attendees will hear from professionals, advocates, organizations, and community leaders while exploring practical tools and resources that support wellness in everyday life.
More Than a Conference Experience
The South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo is designed to create meaningful conversations, authentic connection, and collaborative experiences that extend beyond traditional presentations and panels.
In addition to educational sessions and wellness-focused programming, attendees will have expanded opportunities throughout the day to network, engage with community organizations, participate in guided activities, and build valuable relationships with professionals, advocates, sponsors, and fellow attendees across South Florida.
One Day.
Real Impact.
The South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo brings the community together for practical education, meaningful conversations, and trusted resources. Attendees can explore workshops, hear from experts, and connect with local organizations in one welcoming day designed to inform, inspire, and create lasting connection.
Built for
Everyone.
Our Flagship Event
The South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo is the flagship event of Bloom Connect Project, Inc. It is designed to bring together community members, professionals, advocates, and organizations for a day of education, connection, and access to local resources.
Now in its second year, the Summit continues to grow as a community-centered experience focused on meaningful dialogue, practical resources, and a genuine commitment to supporting wellness across South Florida.
Sponsor Spotlights Coming Soon
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community partners. All sponsorship packages include a vendor table as part of the Summit experience.
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Conversations
First Responder Conversations is designed to create open, authentic dialogue between first responders and the communities they serve.
In a welcoming and conversational environment, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with first responders, hear personal perspectives, learn more about the emotional realities associated with high-stress professions, and better understand the experiences many first responders face daily.
At the same time, first responders participating in these conversations will gain greater insight into the mental wellness struggles, emotional challenges, and personal experiences community members may be navigating during moments of crisis, emergency, or everyday interaction.
The goal is to encourage empathy, awareness, connection, and meaningful dialogue while helping strengthen relationships between first responders and the public through shared human experiences.
Coffee Talk with
First Responders
Coffee Talk with First Responders creates a relaxed and approachable environment for conversation, connection, and community engagement.
Rather than a formal panel discussion, this interactive experience encourages genuine dialogue between attendees and first responders through casual conversation and shared experiences.
The experience is designed to foster greater understanding on both sides by creating space for conversations around mental wellness, stress, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and the realities people may face both personally and professionally.
Why It Matters
"Some of the most meaningful conversations happen when we stop presenting and start listening. Coffee Talk is built for exactly that."
Expanded Networking &
Community Connection
The 2026 Summit will feature expanded time within the Community Resource Expo area to encourage more intentional networking, collaboration, conversation, and relationship-building between attendees, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
- Connect directly with organizations and resources
- Explore wellness services and community initiatives
- Participate in guided activities throughout the day
- Share ideas and experiences with fellow attendees
- Build meaningful relationships that extend beyond the event
What to Expect
A more intentional, engaging atmosphere throughout the Summit designed for real connection.
Interactive Wellness Activities
Throughout the networking and expo experience, attendees will also have opportunities to participate in guided wellness activities designed to encourage mindfulness, engagement, creativity, stress reduction, and community interaction.
These experiences are intended to complement the day's educational programming while creating moments for reflection, connection, and overall wellbeing.
Questions &
Answers
Everything you need to know about the 2026 South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo.
The South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo is an annual community-driven event bringing together mental health professionals, advocates, organizations, educators, first responders, business leaders, and community members for conversations, education, resources, and wellness-focused experiences.
The 2026 theme is "Roadmap to Wellness," focused on exploring wellness through a holistic lens that looks at every dimension of overall wellbeing.
The Summit is open to everyone. First responders, community leaders, the general public, youth, professionals, organizations, students, parents, educators, business leaders, advocates, caregivers, and anyone interested in mental wellness, personal growth, and community connection are all welcome.
No. While mental wellness remains a central focus, the 2026 Summit takes a holistic approach and explores many dimensions of overall wellbeing.
Yes. The 2026 Summit will feature expanded networking and collaboration opportunities within the Community Resource Expo area, encouraging meaningful connection between attendees, sponsors, community organizations, and community leaders.
Coffee Talk with First Responders is an interactive community conversation experience designed to encourage open dialogue, shared understanding, and connection between first responders and attendees in a relaxed, casual environment.
The Summit is hosted at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Yes. All sponsorship packages include a vendor table as part of the Summit experience. Businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community partners are encouraged to explore the available levels. Visit our sponsorship page to learn more.
Summit 2025
In Photos
See what hundreds of South Florida community members experienced at the inaugural 2025 Summit.
Growing Every Year.
What started as an idea became a community. Here is where we have been, and where we are going.
Action
The inaugural South Florida Mental Wellness Summit & Expo brought together professionals, organizations, advocates, and community members from across South Florida for a day focused on resilience, healing, empowerment, and meaningful connection. Hundreds of attendees gathered at the Charles F. Dodge City Center to be part of something that had never been done before in our community.
Wellness
Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit, the 2026 event expands the conversation through a more holistic wellness lens, exploring how every area of our lives shapes our overall mental wellness. Join us October 22, 2026 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines.