The Alliance for Community Transformation and 健康 (ACTW) was established in 2014 with the goal of engaging the Inland Empire (IE) in conversations about, and action toward, mental health and wellness.
Through community collaborations, consumer resources, professional training opportunities, quality research and rigorous counselor education and supervision, ACTW seeks to bring information and resources to those suffering and their allies while working to end mental health discrimination. Since its inception, ACTW has developed a number of pathways for engaging the community and building new partnerships including Riverside Free Clinic, 在公开场合, Y女孩氛围, the Refine Mural Tour, and the annual 气氛的节日 of 健康, 5K & 家庭欢乐跑.
We all have mental health and together we can work to enhance the quality of wellness across our region. 传播信息. 保持联系. 感受氛围.
DC4DC Scholarship
The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored.——丹尼尔·H. 小吉里森.-
As part of our Diverse Counselors for Diverse Communities Campaign, this signature scholarship (DC4DC) aims to recruit, 保留, train and support a range of diverse students into the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Master's program. The DC4DC scholarship funds will support the recruitment of culturally competent providers to serve the mental health needs of communities diverse in culture, 比赛, 种族, ability/残疾, region/spiritual beliefs, 性别/expression, sexual orientation/identity, generational/年龄, and that are committed to serving the Inland Empire post-degree
Your purchase of ACTW merchandise will support scholarships such as the ACTW Training and Mentoring Scholarship, the Social Justice and Advocacy Student Award and the, Diverse Counselors for Diverse Communities Scholarship (DC4DC). Purchases can be made through the link below, or purchased at the University of Redland's School of Education Office located in University Hall.
What is a Stigma?
Stigma is a set of negative beliefs that is often unfairly held by a group of people, or society as a whole, and can lead to discrimination. Many people suffering from poor mental health do not reach out for help due to the existing stigma around seeking treatment and the fear of being labeled as their illness. For more information on stigma and how to fight it, watch the video below!
ACTW hopes that our online resources and regional events will empower all of us to speak up and reach out to end mental health discrimination and inspire wellness. Join the conversation about mental health awareness and wellness by staying connected through social media and 气氛的节日 of 健康.
