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Supporting the Mental Health of BIPOC Youth and
Families
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority
Mental Health Awareness Month, often known as BIPOC Mental Health
Awareness Month. While mental health conditions can impact anyone
regardless of race, color, gender, or identity, multicultural
students and families often experience unique challenges in
getting access and appropriate treatment for mental health care.
As school mental and behavioral health
professionals, leaders, and educators and others within school
communities support the mental health and well-being of students
and families with diverse backgrounds, cultural and linguistic
competencies are incredibly important strategies for improving
the quality and sensitivity of care.
Below we have compiled several resources to
strengthen learning and awareness to better support the mental
health needs of students and families with diverse backgrounds.
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2021 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
This toolkit, developed by Mental Health America,
shares information and highlights strategies and supports created
by communities of color, for communities of color. The toolkit
explores community care, self-directed care, and culturally-based
practices.
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Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral
Health Professionals
This free, online training program from Think
Cultural Health and the Department of Health and Human Services
helps behavioral health professionals to increase their cultural
and linguistic competency. The training is approved for contact
hours for counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, etc.
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BIPOC Mental Health Resources
From ASHA International, this webpage features a
compilation of valuable resources to support mental health and
self-care for individuals who are Black, Brown, Indigenous, and
people of color.
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Mental Health Resources for Young People of Color
This comprehensive list of resources developed by
2U includes a variety of mental health-focused content and
resources, tailored to support young people of color.
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Did you know that our team provides technical
assistance and consultancy services?
As school districts create plans to address the
growing mental and social-emotional health challenges in their
school communities, our team of experts is available to help
assess your needs and assets and develop recommendations for
strengthening school-based mental health and wellness systems and
supports.
Contact us at chhcs@gwu.edu for more information on
services and fees!
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Grant Alerts
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Afterschool Grants | YSA
Grants
to support youth-led or service learning opportunities during
afterschool programs. Learn
more.
Deadline: July 30, 2021
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Youth Running Program Grants | Road Runners Club of America
Funding
to support youth running programs that encourage regular exercise
and healthy habits through running. Learn
more.
Deadline: August 1, 2021
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Please note that CHHCS does not administer funding
opportunities. Please refer to each organization for additional
direction and details.
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Job Opportunities
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Therapeutic Teacher | Serendipity Center (Portland, OR)
Integrate
mental health supports and teach academic and life skills
subjects to students with complex handicapping conditions. Learn
more.
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School Case Manager | Green Dot Public Schools (Los Angeles, CA)
Ensure
students and families are connected to appropriate school and
community services to address barriers to learning. Learn
more.
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Classroom Therapist | Seneca Family of Agencies (Hayward, CA)
Provide
therapeutic mental health, case management, and consultation
services to students and families. Learn
more.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
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The
Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) Weekly
Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts,
grant announcements and general web site updates delivered
directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is
located at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The
George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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© 2021 Center for Health and
Health Care in Schools
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