In honor of Black History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a virtual roundtable featuring speakers with lived experience, community leaders, and practitioners to discuss behavioral health challenges in Black communities. Through personal stories and innovative programs, speakers highlighted the often untapped cultural resources that lessen the burden of disease and promote resiliency. This roundtable showcased unity among community in celebration of culture and history.
The event was also shared on Facebook Live at fb.com/nned.net and closed captioning was available through Zoom.
Access the Recording and Materials:
- View the recording of It Takes a Village: Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities in the Black Community
- Learn more about the speakers
Related Resources:
- 2021 National Survey of Drug Use and Health
- Religion and Mental Health in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: A Review of the Literature
- The Role of the Church in Improving Mental Wellness in the African American Community
- The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue
- Black Youth Suicide: Investigation of Current Trends and Precipitating Circumstances
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
- African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (AABH CoE)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health (HBCU-CFE)
- Brother, You’re on My Mind Toolkit
- The Economic Burden of Mental Health Inequities in the United States Report
- Center for African American Recovery Development
- Soul Shop™ for Black Churches — suicide prevention training for faith leaders
- Trevor Project Crisis Center
- TRIUMPH — New York City-based organization Black communities with mental health resources
- ‘A Friend Asks’ App — suicide prevention mobile app
- Call Blackline — lifeline serving BIPOC individuals
- SMART Recovery — addiction recovery resources
- Sigma Gamma Rho Women’s Wellness Initiative
- Sigma Gamma Rho Annual Youth Symposium
Date: 2023
Bear Light Asa Necessity says
Thank you
Bishop Dr.ENOCH B. Dusingizimana and First Lady Dr.Margaret Udahogora Dusingizimana says
We would like to say thank you so much for your warmly invitation to be part with you today on February 16th 2023 during black celebration of culture and history regarding their social community development through behavior and health challenges into their communities in this great nation of United States of America and we standing together with each one and reach one in Unity , peace building , justice and freedom among Black communities and to overcome all challenges and see their daily growth in every things that can strengthen them in adding value to people, in success, in being better person lead in the areas where you are going to grow you, and be sure to lead you in the right thing. Know well that, growth is essential to lead a fulfilling life and grow your success . Always , be prepared to learn, grow , walk away with an action plan, choose to win, have a lot of fun and make a difference for each one to reach one into black communities with life transformation for the Glory of God and stay blessed!
kimberlie Ryan says
This ORG is amazing, and I am learning so much through you.
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
FYI I am Caucasian, and we need to learn through you and your team!