The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) invited attendees to participate in the 2025 Black History Month virtual event titled Flourishing Together: Community-Led Initiatives for Black Youth and Families, held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT.
In recognition of Black History Month, the webinar highlighted how community-based organizations addressed behavioral health challenges experienced by African American youth and families. It provided an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and contributions of African American communities in shaping a fairer and more just behavioral health landscape. Participants honored Black History Month by learning, reflecting, and committing to the continued promotion of mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services for African American youth and families.
The webinar explored:
- Innovative, community-driven approaches to prevention and treatment for African American youth.
- Award-winning strategies to promote effective outreach and engagement.
- The principles and processes involved in scaling effective interventions statewide.
Access the Recording and Materials:
- View the recording (when available)
- Download the transcript (when available)
- View the slides from the webinar (when available)
- Learn more about the speakers
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Date: 2025
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