Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith is a partnership with PEERS and African American faith-based institutions where we provide mental health education in the church. Historically, African Americans have been poorly treated by the American medical system, and that has not only resulted in poor health outcomes of African Americans but a mistrust of non-POC health care providers.
The church has been and is a social and communal space where African Americans people feel safe, heard, and understood, but it is not the only solution or safe space to have discussions around mental health or understanding it.
This campaign’s purpose is to understand and recognize internal and external mental health stigma, recognize spirituality as a practice of mental wellness, and provide support for those seeking to address their mental health concerns.
A quick review of our Hope & Faith Campaign:
We have conducted annual campaigns with the following churches:
Oakland
If you are interested in learning more about the Hope & Faith Campaign, please contact Renee at rramcharitar@peersnet.org or 510) 318-9627.
The church has been and is a social and communal space where African Americans people feel safe, heard, and understood, but it is not the only solution or safe space to have discussions around mental health or understanding it.
This campaign’s purpose is to understand and recognize internal and external mental health stigma, recognize spirituality as a practice of mental wellness, and provide support for those seeking to address their mental health concerns.
A quick review of our Hope & Faith Campaign:
- Campaign Kick Off Orientation
- 8-10 Week Support Group
- Day of Prayer Event
- Ongoing mental health care resources
We have conducted annual campaigns with the following churches:
Oakland
- Word Assembly in Oakland
- Imani Community Church
- Memorial Tabernacle Church
- Church By The Side of The Road
- Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
- Glad Tidings International COGIC
- Community Christian Church of California
If you are interested in learning more about the Hope & Faith Campaign, please contact Renee at rramcharitar@peersnet.org or 510) 318-9627.