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MHFA4 - Bridging Cultures: Fostering Community Collaboration Through Mental Wellbeing Programming

Sunday, April 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Location: 124, Level 1, ACCC
NASW CCB NADAAC NBCC ANCC NY-MHC NY-SW
Amid widespread mental health concerns, creating community ties and innovative programs is crucial. This presentation will delve into the story of the Avery Burton Foundation, spotlighting cultural competence in destigmatizing mental health. Discover how the foundation gained support from the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights, News3LV and other Vegas organizations to leverage cultural understanding for change. While sharing real-world experiences, actionable steps and the impact of diverse communities, this presentation will ignite your mental health advocacy. It will offer an approach for building meaningful partnerships and educational community programs, bridging gaps and shattering stigmas, and show how together, we can make mental health accessible to all.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how cultural competency influences mental health.
  • Learn how the foundation created community partnerships focused on cultural competency to help reduce the stigma around mental health.
  • Explore case studies showing the foundation’s strategy for program development.
  • Learn how to foster meaningful partnerships and develop culturally responsive programs