Mental health is for everyone. But immigrants are often underrepresented or unable to get the help they need when dealing with the challenges they face. In fact, the majority of people struggling with mental health are immigrants. This is because of the challenges immigrants deal with whether it is adjusting […]
Challenging Issues of Mental Health and Covid-19: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Communities .
COVID-19 affects lower-income, ethnic minority communities with job loss, food insecurity, and poorer access to health care. There are so many Information overloads and cultural and linguistic gaps that exacerbate anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty. The African Coalition provided a virtual education workshop. This workshop created a space where stakeholders had conversation about the […]
The Hostile Environment Towards Migrants Needed to End !!!
April 15, 2020 Emergencies are always stressful to all, but specific stressors particular to COVID-19 outbreak affect the immigrant and refugee population. African Coalition believes that steps must be taken to address stigma and discrimination at all phases of the COVID-19 emergency response. The first step is that we all […]
Janet’s Good News: ACPHC–This Month’s Spotlighted Charity
The online publication Janet’s Good News highlights the work of courageous individuals and grassroots organizations that are changing the world for the better. They have chosen African Communities Public Health Coalition as this month’s spotlighted charity. African Communities Public Health Coalition (ACPHC) was founded by Senait Admassu and a focus […]
USC Annenburg Media: Immigrants in LA create mental health nonprofit focused on community well-being
A recent USC Annenburg Media story by Jackson Stephens, highlights the community approach of ACPHC and the impact it’s making in the lives of African and Caribbean communities around Los Angeles. “There [were] a lot of suicides back in 2008 to 2009,” Executive Director of the African Communities Public Health […]
Sierra Leone, Liberian, Guinean Community Mental Health and Training Education Project
Sierra Leone, Liberian, Guinean Community Mental Health and Training Education Project The SCMHTE Project is a joint effort of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) and the African Communities Public Health Coalition (ACPHC) to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the Sierra Leone, Liberian, and Guniean communities. […]
