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From Chains to Change: Exploring the Intersection of BIPOC Mental Health and Incarceration
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- EquiTEA
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- Jul 15, 2024
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Summary
On this episode of EquiTEA, Greg and Peter had the chance to talk to Javier Baños and Ivan Serrano, Peer Support Specialists at Starting Over, Inc. This nonprofit organization provides transitional housing, re-entry services, policy advocacy and civic engagement for individuals experiencing homelessness, incarceration and/or substance abuse. Both individuals share their firsthand experience with the judicial system and how incarceration impacts one’s mental health. To find out more about Starting Over, Inc. please visit: https://www.startingoverinc.org Resources: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): BEAM is dedicated to removing the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. Website: beam.community California Black Health Network (CBHN): CBHN advocates for health equity for Black Californians and offers resources and support for mental health. Website: cbhn.org The Safe Black Space: This organization provides culturally specific support, education, and resources to African Americans dealing with racial trauma. Website: safeblackspace.org NAMI California: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California chapter offers support groups, educational programs, and advocacy for mental health in minority communities. Website: namica.org