July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month (also known as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month), and we stand with our diverse communities in promoting mental well-being for all!

The theme of Mental Health America’s 2023 BIPOC Mental Health campaign is Culture, Community, & Connection. Our lives are deeply intertwined with our environments, and these surroundings impact our mental health and overall wellness. Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations are faced with disproportionate amounts of historical trauma and displacement that can challenge their ability to thrive in their environments. However, culture, community, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals in the face of oppression and systemic racism. Click below to access MHA's resources about how BIPOC communities have thrived through their BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit!

Take Our Survey - We Want to Hear From You!

The state of our mental health has an impact on everyone, from our own individual mental well-being to its impact on relationships, workplace, and our community as a whole. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey to help us get a pulse on the needs of our community, plan our programming for the upcoming year, and collect current resources that are available for our community!

North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative Facebook Group: Keep up with us on Facebook to view updates on the NFMHC, and join our new Facebook group where you can submit your own mental health-related news and events for our community!

NAMI Northside Resource Guide: Through member surveys, website statistics, and personal contact, NAMI Northside Atlanta continually hears that finding the right resources is one of the single biggest challenges people encounter. The Community Resources and Family Guide on Mental Illness is an effort to help individuals and their families in the NAMI Northside Atlanta communities and surrounding area locate mental health resources to address their extensive range of needs.

Greater Atlanta United Way 211: The United Way gathers information on community resources and refers those in need to the best help possible. View their resources online or download the 2-1-1 app to access their searchable database of resources!

Mental Health Screenings: Completing an online screening can help individuals determine if recent thoughts or behaviors may be associated with a common, treatable mental health issue. Contact us to learn more about linking our Mental Health Screening to your business or organization's website or social media.

Summit thanks Alpharetta First UMC, the 2022 Fulton County Community Services Program, and the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation for their support of the Mental Health Awareness Program and NFMHC.