The vision of the collaborative is to partner with the public and support efforts to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and equitable community. The focus areas of the Collaborative currently include organizational and community training and education, education and health access and quality, and community stability. For information on how to get involved with the Collaborative, or any of the Collaborative’s work, contact Carol Holmes-Chambers at C.Chambers@goodwillyoungstown.org. Find the RISE Collaborative on Facebook.
Racism and racial inequity are pervasive throughout all aspects of our society and racial disparities exist in nearly all facets of life. One aspect of trauma-informed care that is beginning to gain more awareness is the prevalence of racial trauma among people of color. With July recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month), it’s important that providers and organizations understand how racism and racial trauma affect one’s mental health. In Relias' new white paper, What Is Racial Trauma? Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress, we investigate how systemic racism impacts the mental health of communities. You’ll learn:
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