Bebe Moore Campbell was a fierce mental health advocate, author and teacher who worked diligently with legislators to create more equity for access to mental health care.
On July 2, 2008, the United States Congress officially recognized the month of July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America encourages calling July BIPOC Mental Health Month to be more inclusive.
This year’s theme for BIPOC Mental Health Month is #BeyondTheNumbers
In the spirit of Bebe Moore Campbell, this month highlights the challenges and struggles that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) face when accessing mental health care. Mental Health America shares additional statistical information surrounding this issue.
Every person deserves access to empathic mental health care. If you are struggling with any mental health concerns please consider reaching out to our counseling team or any of these great resources:
The Steve Fund — The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
WCC Personal Counseling — Currently enrolled students have access to confidential personal counseling, no additional cost. Personal counseling services are short term and solution focused.
ProtoCall — 833-WCC 4 YOU (833-922-4968). ProtoCall is a 24/7 telephonic counseling and referral source that is available to our students (no additional cost).
Self-Help Tools | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)