Monday, July 19, 2021

Supporting the Mental Health of BIPOC Youth and Families

 

Building awareness and competencies

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Resources

 

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.

Learn More

 

 

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.

Learn More

 

 

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.

Learn More

 

 

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.

Learn More

 

 

CHHCS Resources

 

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!



 

 

Grant Alerts

Afterschool Grants | YSA

Grants to support youth-led or service learning opportunities during afterschool programs. Learn more.

Deadline: July 30, 2021

 

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

 

Please note that CHHCS does not administer funding opportunities. Please refer to each organization for additional direction and details.

Job Opportunities

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.

 

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.

 

Classroom Therapist | Seneca Family of Agencies (Hayward, CA)

Provide therapeutic mental health, case management, and consultation services to students and families. Learn more.

 

 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

 

October 14-15, 2021

2021 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

Hosted by National Center for School Mental Health

 

 

 

 

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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