Dr. Rose Jackson-Beavers has dedicated her life to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health in faith-based communities. With over 30 years of experience as a social service administrator, consultant, author, and speaker, she has trained thousands of pastors, ministry leaders, and congregants on how to build welcoming, stigma-free spaces that support mental wellness.
Known for her ability to bridge faith and mental health, Dr. Beavers has spoken to more than 4,000 congregants and hundreds of pastors across the country, equipping churches to establish mental health ministries and respond with compassion to those in crisis. Her programs emphasize inclusivity, reducing barriers to care, and empowering churches to be hubs of healing for their members and communities.
Even after retirement from administrative leadership, Dr. Beavers continues to answer the call. In 2023, she launched a new national initiative to expand mental health training for churches. Through workshops, speaking engagements, and her published works, she continues to bring practical tools, biblical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to faith communities.
Her mission is clear: to change the conversation about mental health in the church, eliminate stigma, and remind people that God’s love includes healing for the mind as well as the body and spirit.
When she’s not training or writing, Rose enjoys time with her husband, Cedric, their daughter Adeesha, and her grandson Isaiah, who inspires her to keep working toward a healthier, more compassionate world.
She has presented workshops to a variety of audiences including:
- No Child Left Behind Conference
- Head Start
- St. Louis Community College Education Program
- Black Leadership Roundtable Education Conference
- Urban League
- Healthy Start National Conference
- PTA & PTO meetings
- Education 4 All Nonprofit Organization
- St. Louis Literary Conference
- Libraries and Book Festivals
- Churches & Community Organizations
Her awards include:
- 2023 Outstanding Accomplishments in Mental Health, New Jerusalem SDA Church
- 2023 Certificate of Recognition for Mental Health, Missouri House of Representatives – Representative Gretchen Bangert
- 2022 Recognition for Leadership, Bridges to Care and Recovery – Behavioral Health Network
- 2022 Community Development Leadership Award, North County, Inc.
- 2019 National Council of Negro Women – East St. Louis Chapter
- 2017 East St. Louis Unsung Heroes
- 2017 Volunteer Recognition-San Francisco Temple Church for Mental Health Awareness
- 2017 Wise Owl Delta Sigma Theta – East St. Louis Alumnae
- 2011 Center for Racial Harmony Phenomenal Woman
- 2011 NAACP Most Inspiring
- 2010 Awarded Entrepreneur Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Nu Chapter
- 2010 Torch Light Award for Working with Teens
- 2006 and 2007 Nominated for Who’s Who In Black St. Louis
- Dr. Martin Luther King Nominee
- YWCA Award for Human Services
Book Acknowledgements
- 2018 Finalist – Next Generation Indie Book Award for African American Category, Broken Spirit
- 2012 Finalist – Next Generation Indie Book Award for Christian Category, A Sinner’s Cry
- 2006 Finalist – Cushcity for Debut Book Backroom Confessions – Drama