Kentucky Partnership for Families
and Children, Inc.
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“If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.”
– Unknown
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States.
Racial and ethnic minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to the cultural stigma and lack of access to mental health care services.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-use treatment services.
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist. Bebe was a voice for individuals and families of color affected by mental Illness — and NAMI continues her work by spreading awareness of the barriers of minority mental health and sharing stories from diverse communities.
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Strength Over Silence Stories |
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Chris Hubbard:
Tackling Mental Health Stigma
NAMI Ambassador Chris Hubbard, offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns shares the unique challenges of playing competitive sports, encourages young athletes to take care of their mental health and relays the importance of asking for help.
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Bipolar Disorder
Is My Superpower
NAMI Ambassador and former WWE wrestler A.J. Mendez shares her experience with bipolar disorder and how she views it as her superpower.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Free Family Fun Day in Franklin County, KY |
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This is an open event to the community, no registration needed. Please Contact Liz Mooreland with any questions about this event. liz.moreland@newvista.org or (859) 806-9229
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Not Stopping for Directions - Podcast for Dads |
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In an effort to provide a resource for dads, KPFC has launched a podcast,
Not Stopping for Directions, hosted by Michael Karman.
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If you value what you see and hear, please like and share out to your networks of friends, family, and professional contacts. If you have a comment, suggestion, or think you are, or know, a good guest please reach out via email to dads@kypartnership.org.
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Jeff Alston, Community Outreach Coordinator
Healthy Start/502 Fathers
Ep 2
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Single dad George talks about his experiences raising a daughter. Ep 3 |
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s (1-800-273-8255) network of over 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country.
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
Watch for the start of 988 in KY and across the United States in July 2022.
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Substance Use Treatment Locator
Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. FindTreatment.gov.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
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Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746).
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Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call this toll-free number to be connected to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling. |
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Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call this toll-free number to be connected to the nearest crisis center for information, support, and counseling. |
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Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
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Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States.
Anytime, about any type of crisis.
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
Free and confidential
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