by Vicky Coffee | Jul 5, 2023 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, Equity, Faith, Family, Integrated health, Peer support, Racism, Recovery, Trauma, Women and girls, Youth
How Does Change Happen? “People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don’t want to be perceived as having yet another deficit.” ~author, Bebe Moore Campbell. How does change happen? How do those...
by Vicky Coffee | Mar 16, 2020 | 4ABHN, Blog
Coronavirus has revealed deep inequities in our society. It’s time to embrace our interdependence and insist on health equity.
by Vicky Coffee | Apr 3, 2014 | 4ABHN, Blog
“Maybe your faith isn’t strong enough.” “You should just pray a little harder.” “Girl, the devil is just trying to steal your joy!” Sound familiar? Chances are you’ve said something similar to someone you know who is “going through” a mental health challenge, or...
by Vicky Coffee | Nov 19, 2013 | Blog
From its inception, the Ima Hogg Endowment, created by Miss Ima Hogg, has funded mental health services for children, youth and their families in Houston/Harris County, Texas. For more than 30 years, the fund has supported prevention, early intervention and services...
by Vicky Coffee | Oct 18, 2013 | Blog
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had the opportunity to present about mental health, wellness and recovery to a number of audiences. Each time there have been individuals in the audience who are seeking answers and more information about mental health conditions,...