Crisis Wellness Center Opening Soon
We are proud to announce that our Crisis Wellness Center’s Triage and Stabilization Program will open soon. This is a voluntary program that will provide a safe, supportive alternative to hospital emergency departments or incarceration for those experiencing an acute behavi
Asian American & Pacific Islander Mental Health
In the United States almost three million people identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander. That is over six percent. Of those, almost fifteen percent report having a mental health condition in the last year. Comparatively, that is more than the number of dentists, post-seco
Four Tips for Better Sleep
Do you go through phases where it’s harder to sleep or to sleep well? Sleep plays an incredibly important part of your body healing itself. Good sleep can also improve productivity and the ability to concentrate. If you’re not waking up feeling rested there are four tips to i
Native & Indigenous Mental Health
As we continue the journey through BIPOC Mental Health Month we will explore each group people in more detail. This week we look at the statistics for Native and Indigenous communities. Demographics There are 573 federally recognized Native American tribes and Native/Indigenous p
7 Benefits of Exercise
It’s commonly known that to be healthy you need to eat right and exercise. You may even know how to exercise and what to eat. But having the tools to be healthy doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have the motivation to use them. Think about these reasons as you are on your
Latinx/Hispanic Mental Health Awareness
As BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we will explore the statistics of each group starting with the Latinx/Hispanic communities. The Latinx/Hispanic community is a diverse group with varying countries of origin and ancestral history. Therefore, in a lot of the Latinx
Four Steps to Reduce Stress
Everyone experiences stress at one time or another and it isn’t always a bad thing. There are types of good, motivating stress. Stress has can help accomplish goals, increase motivation and boost a person’s memory. However too much of anything isn’t good for you. Stress can
The Statistics and Mental Health Needs of BIPOC
Each July, we join Mental Health America and raise awareness to the mental health needs of those that are often overlooked. These people include BIPOC, those that identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and refugee and immigrant groups. Mental health conditions do not di
How COVID-19 Is Affecting BIPOC Communities
Both viruses and mental health conditions do not discriminate. Nor do they have underlying bias toward particular race, color or sexual identification as many people and organizations do. That’s why it’s so important to continue building awareness around what black, indig
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
What is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month? BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous People and People of Color – formerly referred to as minority. Each July we, along with other behavioral health organizations like Mental Health America, bring awareness to the unique mental health
