Black Wellness and Resilience
Black Wellness & Resilience (BWR) Campaign is focused on providing culturally relevant services and resources to the Black community to reduce internal and external stigma.
Who We Are
As people of color, it is critical that we learn to respond to the daily stressors associated with racism, discrimination, and other forms of systematic oppression effectively and strategically. We address internal stigma by providing a safe space for members to identify mental health concerns, learn tools to address traumatic experiences, and gain knowledge of how to identify and eliminate self-stigma.
Through our BWR Action Team, we address external stigma by engaging the community through media, bringing awareness of what mental health looks like to the Black community and how to find solutions to address challenges in a healthy manner.
Our Past Services
Quarterly Action Team Meetings
Our trained PEARLS Coaches provide six to eight coaching sessions.
Annual Provider Workshops
We encourage and empower our participants to take initiative in their healing.
Weekly Support Groups
We encourage collaboration with older adults in community settings.
History of BWR
The BWRC is one of three products of the Everyone Counts Campaign, a two-year project focused on decreasing mental health stigma, building wellness and resilience, and restoring and revitalizing our communities.
We target these efforts in underserved or overlooked communities, and have run this campaign in the Chinese American, Latinx American, and (currently) African American communities.
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…this is the first time I’ve ever shared something so personal with anyone. I feel seen and appreciated – a weight is lifted from my shoulders”
BWR Participant
Get Involved
To join or refer someone you know to BWR, reach out to Renee at rramcharitar@peersnet.org
For more info, reach out to us via the contact form.
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