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#ProjectSoulStride week 31 update. Official launch of the NEW Project Soul Stride Linkedin page to capture the work being done behind the scenes. This is a labor of love which l'd like to share with you so I invite you to follow the page for the latest updates. The 3 objectives are as follows:- 🎯1. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 on the issue of suicide prevention in the UK Black community. 🎯2. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 in policies, practices, and resources dedicated to addressing mental health within the UK Black community. 🎯3. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, community organizations, and mental health professionals, to collaborate on solutions and amplify the impact of Project Soul Stride. #suicideprevention #coproduction #livedexperience #linkedinpage #blackmentalhealth https://lnkd.in/evQEXJVS

Proud to join this panel to shed light on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. As a survivor and someone who continues to navigate my own mental health journey, I understand how vital it is to foster these conversations. Together, we can support one another and create spaces for healing and hope. Let’s come together to uplift the voices of those who need it most. Join me and others in this important discussion. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters"

WHAT: BLACK PARENTS CONFRONT BLACK SUICIDE WHEN; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024  WHERE: VIRTUAL/NATIONAL CONVERSATION. REGISTER AT: https://lnkd.in/gFg35tHx WHY: 1) Suicide attempts for high school age Black youth from both sexes rose 73% from 1991 to 2017. 2) Black youth under 13 are twice as likely to die by suicide as compared to their White counterparts. How do we talk with our children about suicide and mental health. What are some of the unique challenges of Black parents in dealing with mental health. Join national experts and other Black parents for this fascinating and important conversation. PART OF BLACK SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK: SEPTEBER 9-15, 2024.

Recovery in Times Square! What a remarkable video! Let's place recovery front and centre in conversations to support people to find the help they need in behavioural healthcare treatment. I have been on the Advisory Board for Recovery.com (formerly RehabPath) for a few years, and have been consistently impressed at what founders Ben Camp and Jeremiah Calvino are achieving with the support of an amazing staff team. I'm not sure I thought I would ever see the day when recovery was on the big screen! Seeing the reaction of Cliff McDonald is wonderful! Normalising conversations about recovery make a difference to people getting help - whether it's in the US, or here in Australia. If you are ever trying to find the right treatment options for you or a loved one, please don't give up. Message me and I'll help you work through some options. It matters too much to stay stuck. #recovery #addictionawareness #mentalhealthawareness #businessleaders #highperformance #behaviouralhealth #timessquare #recoveryispossible

🕒 The pretrial period is a crucial time for intervention and support. A new video made in partnership with the Early Justice Strategies Lab at George Mason University highlights insights from 256 defendants across 10 Indiana jurisdictions. Dive in to find out what defendants think. 💡 Defendants preferred risk assessments over money bail and emphasized the need for essential services like housing, mental health care, and transportation. 🔗 Watch the full video now and explore key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3YNYXIB #CriminalJustice #CriminalLegalSystem #PretrialReform #PublicSafety

The No to Violence National Conference: Leading Radical Change has officially kicked off today and runs until Thursday, 5 September. This crucial event brings together voices from all corners - those with lived experience, policymakers, practitioners and researchers - learning from each other to shape meaningful, human-centred responses in our communities, families and workplaces. It's a fantastic opportunity to engage in discussions that will drive the radical change needed to end men’s use of family violence. We are proud to share that our very own Andy Hamilton (Founder), Jennifer Parke (Head of Operations)and Kane Abbott (Program Team Leader) will be presenting at the conference. Their spotlight conversation, titled "They won't engage!" - how a youth mental health service is disrupting harm with a 95% engagement rate with adolescents other services have failed to reach, will delve into how Human Nature is reaching regional young people struggling with mental health and trauma. By combining evidence-based psychological therapies with engaging activities in nature, our service not only supports victim survivors but also works to reduce future violence through empathy-building and challenging harmful attitudes. Join us in exploring how innovative approaches can make a real difference. We look forward to seeing the impact of this powerful dialogue! #NTV204 #NoToViolence #LeadingRadicalChange #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #EndingViolence

Racial trauma impacts many, but healing is possible. Check out our latest blog for self-care techniques and strategies to build resilience and well-being. Link in bio. #RacialTrauma #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Antiracism"

Join us in supporting Black Mental Health this month. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), only one in three Black adults who need mental health care receive it. Additionally, the suicide rate among Black youth has been found to be increasing faster than any other racial/ethnic group. Due to stigma, lack of culturally competent providers, mistrust of medical providers due to historical abuse, cost or a lack of insurance, and/or limited options in their area, Black adults and youth often experience multiple barriers to care.   Behavioral Crossroads offers a Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program at our Egg Harbor Township campus for clients with mental health disorders (primary) and co-occurring substance abuse disorder. We have a licensed RHCF (Residential Health Care Facility) in Atlantic County (Black Horse House) that provides long-term housing to disabled individuals with chronic and persistent mental health disorders who need stabilization, medication management and structure for daily living support. It is funded by social security and private pay for Medicaid, Veterans administration or a publicly funded population.   If you or your loved one is struggling with mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use issues, call our team TODAY at 856-818-0135 or visit: https://lnkd.in/eRbkydBw #BlackMentalHealth #BlackWellness #BlackHistoryMonth  #blackhistory #BlackVoices #CelebrateBlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #Sobriety #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #RecoveryIsPossible

As we approach our April 6 ritual initiation of Open Field Awakening, it's an honor to find these prayerful intentions bringing us further into right relationship already! Remember, what you are working is also working you. 😘 https://lnkd.in/g-TYpjaq