The Coalition was formed in response to the growing challenges of mental illness in African communities, and to the lack of culturally competent outreach and educational mental health services.
Acknowledging the gap between African immigrants and traditional physical and mental health services, the African Coalition promotes an African-centered approach to mental health care, service delivery.
Empowering communities through free immigration services, mental health, and culturally responsive support
Hello Community !!
This Friday, October 30th, we will be hosting a virtual session for young girls aged 14-25 from 6-7:30pm.
This Zoom will provide youth with conscious dating advice, and how to practice healthy boundaries.โฎ๏ธ
In light of DV Awareness Day, we will also be educating young girls on how to identify signs of inappropriate behaviors in a relationship and how to seek help.๐ซ
There will also be a speaker providing a spiritual guideline for healthy and appropriate relationships, for those that want to enter a relationship that serves their faith and spirituality.๐๐ฝ
We ask you all to please share with young girls aged 14-25, and hope to see you all (virtually) soon !๐
~African Coalition Team~ ๐๐งก๐ค
Hello All!!
In 2 weeks, African Coalition and the FGM Taskforce will be leading a virtual discussion in honor of DV Day.
Speakers from CoveredCA, Global Health Consulting Group, African Coalition, and the District Attorneyโs Office will be present.
This is an amazing virtual opportunity to create awareness towards DV, and address the issue of financial strain when seeking medical assistance.
We hope to see you all (virtually) and are eager to provide you with the resources and exposure necessary to navigate DV.
~African Coalition Team~ ๐๐ค๐งก
Hello Everyone !
This Friday, October 9th, there will be a virtual community discussion from 10am-12pm PST.
We will be exploring the current realities facing Black immigrants and detention, and offering support on how to better advocate for individuals impacted by immigration detention.
This virtual discussion will be hosted by individuals from the following organizations :
@mululaw
@africanadvocacynetwork
@cluejustice
@africansus
and the US-Africa Institute.
Please the spread the word, and we hope to see you all (virtually) soon !
~African Coalition Team~ ๐ค๐งก๐
Hello Everyone !!
We have two amazing events happening soon, and would love for you all to save the date ๐
On October 10th we are partnering with Virgin Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral for their English Liturgy service. The youth in attendance will be receiving college resources, and participating in discussions to prepare them for their transition from high school to college.
On October 27th, in partnership with FGM and the International Institute of Tolerance, we will be hosting an event in honor of DV Day.
The QR codes for registration will ensure you are on the list for the official flyer, and the event itself. We canโt wait to see you all!!๐
~African Coalition Team~ ๐ค๐งก๐