Join us for a conversation on mental health awareness, particularly in BIPOC communities, with our partners from TeleHelp 24/7. We will speak with Robert Adams ACHE, CEO of TeleHelp 24/7, and Dr. Candice Norris-Brown, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS and COO of TeleHelp 24/7.
If you missed it, watch the conversation on our YouTube channel below!
Robert Adams
Robert Lee Adams, Jr. was born & raised in Camden, NJ and now resides in New Castle, Delaware. He is a graduate of Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, NJ and Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, VA.
He currently serves as the CEO of TeleHelp 24/7, is a virtual mental healthcare company founded in 2018, specifically designed to support to the mental healthcare and wellness for communities of color. TeleHelp 24/7 provides culturally competent mental healthcare by culturally sensitive certified life coaches, licensed providers, and prescribers ready to meet clients where they are, using their smart devices.
TeleHelp 24/7’s concept was created due to the diagnosis of Bipolar Depression of his youngest daughter at age 15. As a parent I began to investigate options for support knowing my daughter’s desire to attend college away from home and the probability of suffering a relapse due to the stress college students experience. Learning that most colleges were limited with mental health resources and were unequipped to provide the services needed while maintaining student anonymity and privacy provided the stimulus for the birth of TeleHelp 24/7.
Adams recently retired as a Pharmaceutical Executive with 30 years’ experience in various disease states such as Women Healthcare, Antiretrovirals, Infectious Disease and Mental Healthcare for 8 years.
He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Nu Psi Chapter, VSU and Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, DE.
He is committed to positively impacting the lives of all who cross his path.
Dr. Candice Norris-Brown
Dr. Norris-Brown holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. Delaware and Virginia, Approved Clinical Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Life Coach.
She uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused-Brief Therapy methods to help clients lead a more fulfilling life. Dr. Norris-Brown's current interests include advocating for students with disabilities and marginalized groups that experience systemic barriers, group work, and issues related to diversity and social justice in education and the counseling setting.
She is the Chief Operating Officer for TeleHelp 24/7, an Associate Professor with a graduate counseling program, and maintains a private practice. She is an anti-bias facilitator with the Anti-Defamation League and provides diversity training throughout the Atlanta area.