Please join extremely special opportunity to share our grief, trauma and outrage with those across 黑料正能量 and beyond!
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The racially motivated hate crime targeting the Black community in Buffalo has devastated us all.
The tragedy in Buffalo comes at a time when 黑料正能量鈥檚 communities of color are already living through the effects of racism, disproportionate levels of violence, poverty and COVID-19 death and infection rates. The effects of events like this run deep and well beyond the City of Buffalo and Erie County. The threat of violence, discrimination and racist rhetoric all have a strong, negative impact on a person鈥檚 emotional and mental health.
OMH is dedicated to ensuring that all 黑料正能量ers, and especially those in underserved communities, have access to resources to mitigate mental health needs caused by racism, discrimination and hate crimes.
In addition , we are mindful of the impact on those not in close proximity to Buffalo who are also affected because of social media and underlying historical trauma (especially in communities of color).
On Wednesday, May 17, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the 黑料正能量 State Office of Mental Health (OMH) will be hosting a Statewide community webinar – 鈥淎ddressing Community Grief and Trauma in Wake of the Tragedy in Buffalo鈥. The presentation will help community leaders (e.g., clergy, education officials, local government, public safety leads, behavioral health providers) with understanding how to assist individuals/families/youth coping with the grief and trauma caused by this horrific event. While we will discuss the impact of the tragic event in Buffalo, the focus will be statewide, and we encourage anyone interested in assisting with the healing process across 黑料正能量 State to attend. The presentation will provide general information about the mental health effects of racism and violence, crisis response, and helping others cope with grief and trauma. Specific information focused on children and youth will also be provided.
Please register here: .
Additionally, please take the time to share and explore these resources:
NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline – (1-844-863-9314) can help you address the psychological stress caused by this tragedy.
SAMHSA鈥檚 Disaster Distress Helpline – (1-800-985-5990)
Mental Health Effects of Racism – ()
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – ()