Category: Current

Hispanic Heritage Month

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it is crucial to shine a light on a topic that is often kept in the shadows within our community – mental health. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), only about one-third of Hispanic people with mental illness sought treatment or resources, compared with 50 percent of non-Hispanic white people. This gap in mental health services has not significantly narrowed since 2012 (Basurto, 2020). These statistics are a stark reminder of the challenges our community faces in addressing…

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Minority Mental Health Month

NAMI Pomona Valley is proud to recognize Minority Mental Health Month this July!! In these next conversations, we’ll meet Devin, Payal, Summer, and James. They will chat to us about thoughts on some of the barriers folks in minority communities face in getting adequate mental health care, why mental health is important and how they take care of theirs. Check out our YouTube page or watch them below!

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Art for Recovery

Saint Remy Arts will be hosting art classes for individuals with mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or PTSD. Join us to create and connect with other in a safe space! Where: Claremont UCC 233 W. Harrison Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 Room 205 When: April dates are here! We offer FREE classes for individuals with mental illness, ptsd, or suicidal thoughts. Create and connect with others in a safe and positive space. Join us on April 2nd, 23rd, and 30th from 6-7:30 PM! To keep our classes intimate, we are limiting our…

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