As individuals, social justice means accepting each person for who they are – celebrating and embracing the diversity of our fellow man. It means accepting every member of our communities – welcoming their participation and contributions in all groups. At the system level, it means accepting that each person has their own unique strengths and goals - shaping supports and resources to be responsive to each person’s dreams.
Get certified in youth (12-18) Mental Health First Aid.
Lemons to Lemonade celebrates the resilience of women who transform life's lemons into sweet successes. Join us on May 7th at NFusion Metro for a therapeutic event filled with empowerment, resilience-building exercises, and the joy of making lemonade.
We are presenting a series of webinars during May that highlight the theme of Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week: "Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth"
This training will help participants get in touch with their own stress and help them recognize early signs of family stress.
Life is filled with ups and downs. It is impossible to stay positive all the time. Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time.
You are invited to attend the Planning and Advisory Council Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Preparing for work is a big step in any youth's journey to adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families this is often a time filed with questions, challenges and uncertainty.
Join in to hear the panelists as they share their lived experiences and discuss the importance of moving from mental health and substance use awareness to acceptance in part through changing the language we use to talk about behavioral health challenges.
BBGDF is calling for volunteers at: Matt's House (Women's Shelter) and Billy Brumfield (Men's Shelter)!
Please join us as we serve and socialize:
Matt's House (Women's Shelter) - every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Billy Brumfield (Men's Shelter) - every 4th Saturday at 6:30 pm