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The non-profit pushing back drug abuse in Nigeria

Arinze Chijioke

August 25, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The David Folaranmi Foundation works to fight drug abuse and help those suffering from addiction through rehabilitation and education efforts. The Foundation connects patients to local rehabilitation centers for free treatment and therapy services. The Foundation also works to empower individuals to gain practical skills to help them reenter society and the workforce. Since forming in 2017, the Foundation has successfully funded the rehabilitation of 66 individuals.

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The sports club spreading positivity in a war-torn Yemen

Abdullah Ali

August 16, 2023 |

Positive.News |

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Response Location: Yemen, Sanaa

Ahsan Fareek, or “Best Team,” is a daily, free exercise session for local men to move their bodies, alleviate stress, address mental health concerns and socialize with others. Best Team started with just two members but eventually grew to more than 1,500 people of all ages and walks of life who meet on a daily basis across the group’s 17 branches.

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At this East Oakland salon, violence prevention starts with self-care

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

August 14, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

The Self-i.s.h. Society is a hair salon and community space where people — particularly women of color — gather to find connection while on their personal healing journeys. The Self-i.s.h. Society hosts pop-up events and partners with local organizations with a holistic care angle, all while pushing participants to “get selfish” and start focusing on themselves.

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Tucson nonprofit Boys to Men helps create a safe space for male youth

Sophia Biazus

August 10, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

The Boys to Men Mentoring Network aims to create nurturing, intentional spaces for boys to connect to build mindful relationships with safe, trusted men in the community. The Network hosts weekly talking circle support groups in 20 area middle and high schools where male mentors share their life experiences and lessons learned. Group data has shown that boys who participate in the weekly talking circles have improved grades, fewer disciplinary problems, increased emotional intelligence and improved social skills.

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Black students find allies in quest for better mental health: each other

Patrick Wall

July 27, 2023 |

Chalkbeat |

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Response Location: United States, East Orange, New Jersey

A summer youth-employment program at a local school district led to a student-led forum where Black high school students could open up about their experiences with mental health, racism and stigma. Students who participated in the forum could also join a peer-mentoring program where students worked with middle schoolers to mentor them on how to understand and cope with their feelings.

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Newly disabled people aren't given a 'how-to' guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.

Jasmine Mithani

July 26, 2023 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States

Disability doula work is the practice of helping a newly disabled person navigate life changes. It typically involves another disabled person sharing knowledge, resources and lived experiences to support someone in need. Through the work if disabled individuals offering services on their own, or through groups like Project LETS, disability doula work can help reduce feelings of shame, grief and loneliness newly disabled people often face.

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Through Meditation and Therapy, Black Men Are Taking Care of Their Mental Health

Margo Snipe

July 17, 2023 |

Capital B |

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Response Location: United States, Chesapeake, Virginia

Black Men Heal Yoga is a free yoga class that provides a safe, healing space for Black men looking to explore tools like meditation, mindfulness and movement to combat stigma and take care of their mental health. Black Men Heal Yoga is funded by money raised through social media. 10 classes have been held so far, with more than 50 men being served and about $2,000 in donations being raised.

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Activist at 14, Burned Out by 26. Today, Emani Davis Teaches That to Change the World, You Must Also Take Care of Yourself

Nell Bernstein

June 23, 2023 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

The Omowale Project works to support Black and brown activists who have been impacted by incarceration. Through the Projects sessions, advocates, formerly incarcerated people, or people whose parents were incarcerated when they were a child, are taught how to self-advocate, rest and care for themselves emotionally, physically and spiritually.

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“Providing Dignity to Humanity,” Free Clinics Expand Mental Health Care

Noah Smith

June 21, 2023 |

Direct Relief |

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Response Location: United States, Apple Valley, California

Free clinics like Symba Center provide primary care and mental health services to the area’s most vulnerable populations. As a result of a $75,000 grant dispersed to 11 free and charitable clinics in the area, clinics like Symba Center have been able to hire additional staff, launch internship programs, provide educational resources, increase collaboration among local organizations and providers and begin offering mental health screening. So far, Symba Center and other area clinics have screened about 22,000 people.

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‘Tufunguke' an initiative creating safe space for conversations around mental health

Samwel Doe Ouma

June 07, 2023 |

Health Business |

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Response Location: Kenya

The Tufunguke initiative works to raise awareness, educate and provide a community for those experiencing mental health issues. Tufunguke creates a safe space both online through social media platforms and in person through events for people to come together to discuss mental health and get connected with care resources Tufunguke reaches about 100,000 people a month through its many social media accounts.

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