$505 raised by 7 donors
2% complete
$25,000 Goal
Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) provides mental health education, advocacy, mentorship, referrals, support, public awareness, and research through the I Am Africans for Mental Health Initiative. We unite stakeholders—those living with mental illness, caregivers, advocates, mental health professionals, and organizations—under the banner of a healthier, more compassionate global village.
Our values—collaboration, integrity, compassion, appreciation and gratitude, and culturally competent behavioral health care—drive our mission to bring positive change.
AFMH operates in Texas and Maryland, transcending boundaries to touch lives. The pandemic prompted a shift to virtual programming, where AFMH actively promotes mental health awareness, effective treatments, early intervention, and quality care. Through lived experiences, caregiver education, advocacy, and research, AFMH's initiatives, amplify the diverse experiences of our communities. Your contribution will expand our work in the following program areas: Behavioral Health Education; Mindfulness; Team Conquerors; Support Groups; Crisis Support and Therapy Assistance.
Your donation can make a substantial impact, aiding us in breaking the chains of stigma and providing essential mental health support to our communities. Stand with us as we strive to normalize mental illness, reshape perceptions, prioritize mental well-being in the African global community, and foster a world of understanding and compassion.
Founded in 2017, our mission at Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) is to break the stigma of mental illness in the African global community. Our African global community centers on individuals who identify as African Diaspora, Afro-Descent, Black, African, and African American. AFMH is a registered 501(c)(3).
Mental health is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) says 1 out of every 4 adults experience a mental health condition/ illness.
To address this need, Africans for Mental Health prepares and curates culturally relevant programs that promote awareness, crisis support, advocacy, community outreach engagement, and behavioral health education.
Africans for Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. volunteers and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Organization name
Africans for Mental Health
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
1009 OAKWOOD LN UNIT 122365