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IC4U Supports Communities
Crisis awareness. Intervention support. Faith-integrated care.
Soul Shop™ for Black Churches is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians in the Black Church. Given the prominence of the church within Black communities, Soul Shop equips these leaders who are on the front lines of the mental health crisis to minister to those impacted by all the faces of trauma and struggle in regard to suicide.
Professional Training & Credentials
Certified Soul Shop Trainer for Black Churches, Soul Shop — Active since 2023
Providing faith-based suicide prevention training and equipping church leaders to recognize, respond to, and support individuals in crisis.Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), LivingWorks (15-hour intensive workshop), 2025
Initiatives:
Mommy Matters. A SELF-CARE Program for Mothers. The sessions include uplifting presentations on various stress issues with a focus on providing a path to healing, luncheons, journal projects, and supportive conversations with opportunities to laugh and make positive connections.
Facilitator for Mommy Matters Cohorts - Active since 2024
Mommy Matters Cohort 3 Series. IC4U in collaboration with BFNC (Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers) and the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Sessions held on Thursday on-site and via Zoom (Upcoming sessions TBA)
April 23, 2026 ~Real Life Strategies for Improved Wellness ~ Candice Barlow
April 9, 2026 ~Real Life Strategies for Improved Wellness ~ Candice Barlow
March 19, 2026 ~Juice Your Way to a Healthier You ~ Marielyn Santiago
March 5, 2026 ~Reclaiming You, A guided journey to rediscover the woman behind all the roles ~ LaKishia M. Collins
February 26, 2026 ~Real Life Strategies for Improved Wellness ~ Candice Barlow
February 12, 2026 ~Healthy Moms, Healthy Smiles: The Connection Between Maternal Health and Oral Health ~ Dr. Marlyce James
January 22, 2026 ~Beyond the Crisis: Finding Hope and Resilience living with Chronic Illness ~ Juanita McClain
January 8, 2026 ~The Real Steps to Home Ownership For Mothers ~ Andrew Scott
December 18, 2025 ~Her Story, Her Strength: Healing the Past, Parenting the Future ~ Amanda Jackson
December 11, 2025 ~The Empowered Purse: Financial Literacy for Moms ~ Robert Cornelius
November 13, 2025 ~From Grief to Grace: Healing After Losing a Parent ~ Shai Arnold
October 30, 2025 ~Making Time for Self ~ LaToya Fonville
October 17, 2025 - Mommy Matters Cohort 3 Kick-off
Conferences:
April 24, 2026 - “The Resilience Gala” - LaToya Fonville , CEO, Essence of Perfection (IC4U, Inc. sponsorship partner)
Mommy Matters Cohort 2 Series. IC4U in collaboration with BFNC (Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers) and NYS Office of Mental Health. Mommy Matters now offers free on-site childcare during Mommy Matters Sessions!
February 17, 2025 - Managing Financial Stress Part 1 and 2 ~ Daysi Ball
February 20, 2025 - Prioritizing Self Care ~ Rachel McCarley, LCSW
March 3, 2025 - Parenting a child with SED ~ Sara Taylor
March 17, 2025 - Conflict Resolution ~ Carlette Bradley
April 7, 2025 - Maintain Balance In Life ~ Carlette Bradley
April 21, 2025 - Environmental Stress ~ Carlette Bradley
May 5, 2025 - Creating A Circle of Support ~ Carlette Bradley
May 19, 2025 - Relationships ~ Shirelle Jackson
June 2, 2025 - Dealing with a Blended Household ~ Shirelle Jackson
June 16, 2025 - Emotional Wellness & Relaxation ~ Mari Irwin
July 7, 2025 - Postpartum ~ Lisa J. Jacobsen, MD
July 21, 2025 - Pregnancy and Emotions ~ TBA
August 4, 2025 - Parenting Challenges ~ Kelly Dumas, LCSW
August 18, 2025 - Parenting and Experiencing Loss ~ Kelly Dumas, LCSW
September 2, 2025 - Trauma ~ Kelly Dumas, LCSW
September 15, 2025 - Domestic Violence ~ Kelly Dumas, LCSW
We are proud to announce an expansion of the BFNC Mommy Matters Program.
BFNC INTRODUCES YOU MATTER: Youth Conversations – OFFERING A SAFE SPACE for Youth ages 12 and up to share their life concerns and share their voices on a list of topics that they face in life. In partnership with UMC (Urban Christian Ministries, Buffalo, NY) from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
Bi-Weekly Sessions on Monday:
January 13, 2025 ~Bullying
January 27, 2025 ~Regulating Emotions
February 10, 2025 ~Dealing with Grief & Loss
February 24, 2025 ~The Trauma of Violence
March 10, 2025 ~Coping with Anxiety
March 24, 2025 ~Coping with Depression
April 14, 2025 ~Handling Thoughts of Harm
April 28, 2025 ~Dealing with Pressure
May 12, 2025 ~Conflict Resolution
May 27, 2025 ~Navigating Social Media & Perception
June 9, 2025 ~Making Positive Choices
June 23, 2025 ~My Health, My Emotions
July 14, 2025 ~Navigating Relationships
July 28, 2025 ~Self-Identity
August 11, 2025 ~Calming Strategies for Life
August 25, 2025 ~Dealing with Life Stressors
September 8, 2025 ~Living in Uncertainty
September 22, 2025 ~ Managing School/Work Stress
Conferences:
March 29, 2025 - “ARISE” - LaToya Fonville, CEO, Essence of Perfection (IC4U, Inc. sponsorship partner)
Highlights:
Pre-Counseling Services - for referrals to LMHC professionals.
Faith-Based Counseling - for individuals.
Ministry and Community Servant Leadership Support Sessions.
Health Fair.
I’ve Got ACE’s Series - ACE is the acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Good Grief Series - addresses the various stages of the grief process: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance.
Grief Counseling and Trauma Informed Care.
Resources and Referrals.
Faith Builders:
Faith-Based Counseling - for individuals.
The PAK’ed.™ Experience.
The Last Watch Prayer.
Prayer Clinics.
TEXT4PRAYER.
Prophetic Intercessor Series.
Resource referrals - partners.