Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month–a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health. Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author, and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established and named in honor of her work. Mental Health America has created its BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit to help BIPOC communities reduce mental health stigma, facilitate intergenerational conversations, and address mental health myths. #advantagebhs #mentalhealth

Strength in Diversity: Empowering Minority Mental Health Join us for an impactful event dedicated to empowering mental health within minority communities. "Strength in Diversity" aims to address the unique challenges faced by minority groups and provide resources, support, and education to promote mental well-being. This event is open to everyone, including individuals from minority communities, their families, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in supporting minority mental health. Please register on EventBrite at https://lnkd.in/gdrQGfyZ #advantagebhs #mentalhealth

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Advantage! #advantagebhs #4thofJuly

Advantage Behavioral Health Administrative offices and clinics will be Closed in Observance of Independence Day Holiday (our 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis Center will be open) If you are in crisis, please either call the Georgia Crisis and Access line at 1-800-715-4225 or 988. You may also walk into the Advantage Crisis Walk-In center located at….240 Mitchell Bridge Road Athens, Georgia 30606. #advantagebhs

Strength in Diversity: Empowering Minority Mental Health Join us for an impactful event dedicated to empowering mental health within minority communities. "Strength in Diversity" aims to address the unique challenges faced by minority groups and provide resources, support, and education to promote mental well-being. This event is open to everyone, including individuals from minority communities, their families, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in supporting minority mental health. Please register on EventBrite at https://lnkd.in/gdrQGfyZ #advantagebhs #mentalhealth

Are you looking for a place where you can learn and grow in your career while providing support services for others? There are many benefits of working for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems. Some are personal, like the satisfaction that comes from partnering with families, healing lives, and strengthening the community. We offer an array of other benefits too, including a breadth of practical work experience and training in a diverse work environment. Go to our job opportunities page here https://lnkd.in/gPpz9Mxb to see the positions available across several locations. #AdvantageBHS #gaCSB #theCSBisMe

This Tuesday’s Empowerment Essentials event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding. Stay tuned for our next event on July 30th. #advantagebhs

Our hearts are heavy today. One of our teammates was seriously hurt yesterday in a shocking incident at our homeless day service center. We're all hoping and praying for our colleague's recovery. This has shaken our entire team deeply. The individual who committed this act does not represent the community we serve and we remain committed to continuing to serve while ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. We're supporting each other and working closely with authorities to understand how this happened. We're taking immediate steps to enhance safety protocols, particularly regarding staff departures from our premises. Our thoughts are with our injured teammate and their family. Thank you to our community for your support during this difficult time. We'll share updates as we can. For now, please keep our colleague in your thoughts. #advantagebhs #teammates

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people were finally free - over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. This day became known as Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect on January 1, 1863, the news took time to spread, especially to more remote areas like Texas. Juneteenth marks the day the last enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy learned they were free. In 1980, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas, with other states eventually following suit. In 2021, it was designated a federal holiday, providing national recognition of this pivotal moment in American history. On Juneteenth 2024, we honor the perseverance and resilience of enslaved Black Americans and recommit ourselves to building a society of true equality and justice for all. Whether through community events, educational activities, or personal reflection, we celebrate the hard-won freedom while acknowledging the work still ahead. Let freedom ring! 🎉 #advantagebhs #juneteenth

Our new program called Empowerment Essentials, showcases Tools for Mental Strength & Support. This programming series aims to provide a supportive and empowering space for individuals to come together, share their experiences, and receive support for their mental health challenges. This Months Series United in Understanding Family Support for Schizophrenia Join us for a supportive event dedicated to raising awareness about psychosis and schizophrenia. This event aims to educate the community, provide resources, and foster a sense of understanding and support for individuals living with schizophrenia and their loved ones. This event is open to the public and suitable for individuals with schizophrenia, their families, and anyone interested in learning more. Please register on EventBrite at: https://lnkd.in/gjiKVwaC Enjoy Free Food & Door Prizes ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM B Tuesday, June 25th | 6:00 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 706-510-4462 #advantagebhs #mentalhealth