We are so grateful for ALL of the community partners who make our work possible year round. Recognizing the power of art as a healing tool, we incorporated a community art project into our Roundtable partner event last November at the Buffalo AKG Museum. We’re excited to share a first look at the finished piece with you that will soon be on display at the Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC), previously known as the Service Link Stop. Dozens of attendees at the event decorated fabric strips with colorful pictures and inspirational words that were then transformed into a large rising sun on a hangable, canvas background. The ROC, a collaborative effort created through the Roundtable’s Reentry Coalition, provides a one-stop shop for reentering individuals to connect with more than 20 agencies that are on-site to assist in identifying their needs and ensuring that they are linked to resources covering a wide range of areas, including mental health, substance abuse prevention, health screenings, education and more.
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Wayne County’s Behavioral Health Diversion Program, supported by the Flinn Foundation, is earning national attention as a model for integrating public safety and mental health. ⭐️ A delegation from Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently visited Detroit to learn how this initiative fosters collaboration among key players like the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Detroit Police Department, and Wayne State University’s School of Social Work. CEO Andrea Cole moderated a dynamic panel featuring Chief Judge Freddie Burton, Jr., who emphasized, “We really believe in the work we’re doing, in teamwork, and in the results we’ve seen.” This initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving equitable mental health support and inspiring other communities to take action. 💙 Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4NfPaXV
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We’re thrilled to share that Trinity Health Ann Arbor has secured more than $300,000 in grant funding from the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan. This grant will support the implementation of Project SUCCESS in Ann Arbor Public Schools and the continuation of its essential work in Lincoln Consolidated Schools. Project SUCCESS focuses on substance use prevention and provides crucial counseling services, including screenings and treatment referrals. Learn more about this impactful initiative at https://bit.ly/408AEnK
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Are you ready to share it? 📖 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Have you ever read a story that's changed the way you see the world? One that's opened your eyes to others' experiences? Or helped you feel less alone in your own? 🤝 With the More to My Story campaign, our goal is to share these kinds of stories – the ones that drive home how much more there is to each of us than meets the eye. Do you want to help us end stigma for experiences like yours? Fill out the form (and learn more about More to My Story) at 🔗 fsgv.ca/TheresMore #MoreToMyStory #PowerInOurStories #FSGV #VanFamServices #MentalHealth #SurvivorStories #LivedExperience #TheresMoreToMyStory
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According to the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, more than 55% of care partners reported passing on social or family gatherings due to time spent supporting their loved ones with schizophrenia. As we approach a holiday focused on gratitude, we would like to thank all care partners for the immeasurable work they do to help their loved ones. 💚 Learn more about how schizophrenia impacts all aspects of life for both individuals who are living with it and their care partners: https://bit.ly/4hZZ8b1. #LifeForward #MentalHealthMatters
“In the name of love, we are learning that life can still be lived. There are no roadmaps for this journey, no words to explain, but if you have lived this, you understand that we do it all in the name of love.” These beautiful words were written by Melanie, a caregiver in our community, as a tribute to her loved one and as inspiration for all caregivers. Hers is one of many stories we are featuring, starting today, as we launch our In the Name of Love campaign: https://lnkd.in/gH3mxsbU. November is National Family Caregivers Month – the perfect time to celebrate the incredible caregivers whose efforts often go unseen and unheard. You are strong, you are compassionate, you are valued. And most importantly, you are not alone. You and your loved ones are the reason we work to shatter the barriers to treatment, recovery and survival for all who live with schizophrenia. We see you, and we’re advocating for you – In the Name of Love.
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It’s great to see care partners get the recognition they deserve. That's why it is so important to share real stories of challenges, resilience and hope for individuals living with schizophrenia and their caregivers. Read more from Boehringer Ingelheim about how schizophrenia impacts all aspects of life: https://bit.ly/4hZZ8b1. #LifeForward #MentalHealthMatters
“In the name of love, we are learning that life can still be lived. There are no roadmaps for this journey, no words to explain, but if you have lived this, you understand that we do it all in the name of love.” These beautiful words were written by Melanie, a caregiver in our community, as a tribute to her loved one and as inspiration for all caregivers. Hers is one of many stories we are featuring, starting today, as we launch our In the Name of Love campaign: https://lnkd.in/gH3mxsbU. November is National Family Caregivers Month – the perfect time to celebrate the incredible caregivers whose efforts often go unseen and unheard. You are strong, you are compassionate, you are valued. And most importantly, you are not alone. You and your loved ones are the reason we work to shatter the barriers to treatment, recovery and survival for all who live with schizophrenia. We see you, and we’re advocating for you – In the Name of Love.
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📣Caring for Denver Foundation is proud to announce more than $14 million in grant funding to 30 incredible community-based organizations addressing gaps in mental health and substance misuse care. At Caring for Denver, we believe healing happens in community. 💙 “There is a higher demand for services that are relevant and accessible to our communities’ cultures and experiences. These funded programs will increase connections and belonging and provide more care in trusted spaces, creating safe spaces for our Denver communities to heal in,” shared Lorez Meinhold, our executive director. 🔗 Meet the grantees and learn how they’re creating safe, culturally relevant spaces for mental health and substance misuse care in our latest news release. Read now! ➡️ https://buff.ly/3ZDDdiL
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While every day we work to comprehend past trauma's influence on our residents' physical and mental well-being, we are now taking the time to pay more attention to how it affects our careforce. LeadingAge Gold Partner KARE is sharing what they learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affecting today's careforce in part one of KARE's three-part "Trauma and Resilience" series. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3LuF1T3
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The Healing and Justice Center will help BIPOC justice-impacted mothers heal and break the cycles of trauma. Through a Michelson #SparkGrant, they'll offer: ✅ A trauma-informed curriculum focused on resilience, healing, and emotional regulation ✅ In-person and virtual support groups for lasting emotional wellness ✅ Compassionate parenting strategies By empowering parents, the center is fostering stronger families, healthier communities, and breaking down systemic barriers. 🌍✨ "As parents, we often find breaking cycles of violence and intergenerational trauma begins by focusing on ourselves... It's about giving mothers the skills, tools, and practices to heal, to reconnect, and to create new pathways for themselves and for their families," Azucena Ortiz shared. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaXwciTC
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"Resource rich but connection weak." 🤝 This is how a participant at our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Working Group described DC. They were referring to the fact that although there are many organizations doing good work, there is so much difficulty in connecting effectively and creating long-lasting relationships. On October 30th, 2024 the Community Navigation team hosted a meeting of 17 individuals from 11 different organizations to develop a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Working Group. We created this Working Group with the intention of strengthening collaboration across service providers and creating an interconnected team that helps clients navigate the barriers they encounter when trying to receive care. This meeting not only sparked ideas but also strengthened relationships and energized our collective efforts to better serve our community. 🌟 We’re excited to keep building on this momentum with monthly Working Group meetings—because we achieve more together. 💪 https://lnkd.in/e4f2jZ8K
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Explore the future of DEI in light of the recent Loper Bright Supreme Court ruling, gain new insights into veteran inclusion and veteran rights, and examine mental health disparities in diverse populations, during NJBankers virtual DEI Conference on November 13. Learn more and register today: https://hubs.la/Q02Wr_rW0
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