Uplift 2025

Uplift Communities: Advancing Mental Health Through Faith and Partnership

Uplift Columbia Returns for 2025

The third annual Uplift Columbia will be held on September 18, 2025, at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet—bringing together an even wider network of faith leaders, mental health professionals, service organizations, and community members for a day of learning, connection, and shared purpose.

Whether you’re a pastor, practitioner, or community advocate, Uplift Columbia 2025 offers a powerful opportunity to engage with others who are passionate about improving lives through faith and behavioral health collaboration. Registration opens soon!

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 | FLORIDA GATEWAY FAIRGROUNDS | 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Questions about the event? Contact uplift@lsfnet.org.

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Launched in 2022, LSF Health Systems’ Uplift Communities Initiative is a collaborative effort uniting behavioral health providers, community stakeholders, and faith leaders with a shared commitment to the mental and spiritual well-being of rural communities. As part of the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative, Uplift Communities focuses on increasing awareness, access, and engagement around mental health resources where they are often most needed.

The inaugural Uplift Columbia was held in May 2023, bringing together a vibrant mix of local pastors, behavioral health professionals, and service providers. The event energized the community and catalyzed meaningful partnerships—most notably leading to the formation of Living Hope, a grassroots organization devoted to connecting faith communities with mental and behavioral health resources year-round.

In 2024, the second annual event took place at the historic Blanche Hotel, drawing twice as many attendees and featuring around 50 community vendors. Local churches, leaders, and organizations connected with key resources to better serve individuals and families facing complex behavioral health challenges. The event reinforced Uplift Columbia’s mission to promote collaboration and spotlight innovative, faith-based solutions for trauma recovery and holistic wellness.