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Meditation on Sour Patch Kids
By Emma Huntzinger, Communications Manager Today, I’m finding awe in the five blue Sour Patch Kids laying on my desk. Loose sugar loops them like halos, little sour angels, and reminds me of the “sweet” part of their ad campaigns
Youth Mobile Crisis Response Expansion
Tell me a bit about yourself. Parth Patel, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator: I’m Parth and I’m the Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator at CommUnity Crisis Services. I love being able to support youth in getting to a level of functioning before
Practicing Mindfulness Over Spring Break for Parents
By Parth Patel, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator You’re at the start of another Spring Break! Your kids could be feeling a mixture of emotions right now from relief, to excitement, and maybe some boredom and worry. You, the parent, may
Black History Month: Keep it Up! Resources to Learn More
Thanks for following along this month as we learn more about the history and intersectionality of systemic crises and triumphs of Black folx. Now it’s your turn to do some digging! Black History month ends today, but we encourage all
Black History Month: Food Insecurity in the Black Community
A Bit of History Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to be elected to Congress in 1968. Representative Chisholm took office in 1968, and during her term she played an essential role in the creation of the Special Supplemental
Black History Month: Mental Health Stigma
A Bit of History In the mid-1800s up until the early 1900s, leading psychiatrists claimed Black people were unfit psychologically for freedom. Samuel Cartwright, a physician in the 1800s created two diagnoses, “drapetomania” and “dysaesthesia,” which were used to label
Black History Month: Housing Insecurity and Black Neighborhoods
A Bit of History In the 20th century, the U.S. government established several programs that were designed to increase homeownership in America. These programs were relatively successful – for white households. However, many of these programs excluded Black Americans, making
Gabbin’ with Gabe – Meet CommUnity’s New Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor
We recently had the chance to sit down and get to know CommUnity’s new Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor, Gabe Bullock. Keep reading to learn more about what Gabe’s role with Mobile Crisis Response looks like and what he’s looking forward
