Behavioral Health Workforce Equity Capacity
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Abdi Ali, Asian Media Access, Increasing Life, Changes 4 You, Turning Point, Youth Leadership Solutions, and Social Motion are partnering with state-wide community organizations and behavioral health providers to reduce disparities and inequities experienced by priority populations in Minnesota’s mental health and treatment settings
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Behavioral Health Workforce Equity Capacity Building Project is to highlight the BIPCO behavior health workers’ assets, and their cultural impacts leading to the successes in supporting culturally and linguistically responsive healings.
This website will contain information and resources on substance abuse prevention and mental health treatment options for BIPOC members.
Latest Posts
- Cannabis Users Face Substantially Higher Risk of Heart AttackAs marijuana becomes legal in more places, new research raises concerns about its impact on heart health—even in young, otherwise healthy individuals. Two recent studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 Annual Scientific Session… Read more: Cannabis Users Face Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
- Menthol Tobacco ProductsMenthol is a compound found naturally in peppermint and similar plants, but it can also be made synthetically. In tobacco products like cigarettes, menthol produces a cooling sensation in the throat and lungs, which reduces the… Read more: Menthol Tobacco Products
- About Youth ViolenceYouth violence doesn’t just cause immediate harm—it can have lasting consequences on a young person’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Exposure to violence during adolescence can disrupt healthy development, impair decision-making, and create challenges with learning.… Read more: About Youth Violence
- Yes, Stress Really Can Make You Sick —Here’s WhyCan Stress Really Make Us Sick? Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Yes—chronic stress can absolutely impact your physical health. In fact, 60% to 80% of primary care visits involve stress-related concerns. Health psychologists like Dr. Julia Kogan… Read more: Yes, Stress Really Can Make You Sick —Here’s Why
- The Colors of Resilience: Taiwan’s Rainbow Village and Its Artistic LegacyTucked away in the Nantun District of Taichung, Taiwan, Rainbow Village is more than just a vibrant collection of street art — it’s a living canvas that tells a story of resilience, hope, and the unyielding… Read more: The Colors of Resilience: Taiwan’s Rainbow Village and Its Artistic Legacy
