Thank you for sharing your thoughts and positive energy and these beautiful photos!
The Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition (OBMHC) is dedicated to creating a more equitable mental health system for Black residents in Ottawa. They aim to improve access to culturally responsive mental health support and resources, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes within our community. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Strategic Planning event titled "Strengthening Our Collective Impact – A Day of Connection and Alignment." It was a powerful day of connection and strategic visioning with fellow professionals from various member organizations across the city. The event was expertly facilitated by Sayid Consulting, who led us through exercises that encouraged critical thinking about how we can drive meaningful change—advocating for an anti-oppressive mental health system, expanding equitable access, and raising awareness to reduce stigma. Thank you Michelle James, Manal Sayid, MBA, Basant Mohamed, and Ayoub Sayid for your approachability, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the day. Your organized process allowed many of us to take a break from our daily responsibilities to focus on this overarching vision, making the experience feel seamless and impactful. As the event drew to a close, I kept thinking of the African proverb, "Each one, teach one." The saying highlights the importance of sharing knowledge to strengthen the community, and the planning session served as a reminder of that value. I left feeling inspired, aligned, and more committed to participating in work that makes a positive difference in Black mental health. Learn more about the great work happening at OBMHC via their website https://obmhc.ca/ #strategicplanning #blackmentalhealth #collaboration #ottawa
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