Traditional mental health first aid tools can be helpful to some, but for those with historically marginalized identities, the same tools– such as calling 911 during a mental health crisis– can have a harmful result. Radical Mental Health First Aid helps us reduce the risk of harm caused to our neighbors by ourselves, our neighbors, by police, and even by well-meaning health care workers and professionals working in psychiatric fields and facilities. Facilitated by Oumou Sylla, Radical mental health invites you to join a movement that is radically reimagining how care is accessed and co-created. From Oumou’s website:
“Radical mental health is about community. Radical mental health is about people of the global majority. radical mental health is about liberation. Radical Mental Health First Aid (RMHFA) is mutual aid. RMHFA is harm reduction. RMHFA is non carceral. RMHFA is imbued with the energy and spirit of Teranga (“we invite you in with open arms. what affects you, what ails you, what reinforces you also affects me and my community. you are not alone. we breathe as one.”). for us, by us. RMHFA is for the people, communities, and businesses that want to give, receive and co-create care. Part of you knows it's possible, allow Joko Wellness to support you with the how.”
This workshop will teach you some of the skills necessary to support those experience a crisis/stressor in a trauma informed, embodied and consent aware way. You will learn de-escalation tips and strategies. You will also be offered non-carceral resources, tips, and tools.
Join us for Radical Mental Health First Aid on Thursday, September 19th @ 6 pm - 8:30 pm via Zoom. Click here to register for Radical Mental Health First Aid.
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