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Standing Up to Racism and Discrimination

As May, Mental Health Awareness Month, draws to an end, SBHG leadership wants to comment on the racism and discrimination we have seen play out in recent horrible events. The killings of African Americans, George Floyd in Minneapolis, Ahmaud Arbery in South Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and countless others—along with the acts of violence and hatred against Asian Americans by those associating them with the COVID pandemic—remind us that racism and discrimination towards people of color, magnified into hatred and violence, are another disease that is widespread in our country. Our hearts go out to all the victims of atrocities and their families, but also to those who experience racism in their daily lives.

This is a highly sensitive issue. We want to acknowledge that there is institutional racism towards people of color and specifically African Americans across society. We all have to actively fight racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Moving forward, we must advocate for change by working to identify problematic policies that sustain racism.

We all have to be involved at an individual community level, the statewide level, and the national level. We cannot turn on one another but rather, we must be kind, open to the experiences of others, and willingness to evaluate and change our own beliefs. It is only then we can come together to build empathy, understanding, and a shared vision and path towards where we want to be. Here is a great guide on how you can support marginalized communities. 

We want you to know that SBHG leadership aspires to do this, as it greatly impacts our clients and our staff, and it is the right thing to do to stand up against intolerance and injustice. As events continue to transpire across the United States, please take a moment to check-in on your mental health along with others—the coverage on traditional media outlets and social media can be overwhelming and potentially trigger anxiety for some individuals.

As always, thank you for your hard work and steadfast dedication to our mission of serving others. 

—Kent Dunlap, President & CEO and SBHG Officers

Featured Video

Finding his path video

Former client and Peer Mentor is featured on Mental Health Channel

Selvaughn was abandoned, evicted onto the streets at 17, then diagnosed with depression. Facing these challenges would turn out to be the start of a new life when Selvaughn found his way to our STAY program.

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Stories from the STAY

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    “They provided me with the proper medical assessment that I needed for my physical health and wellness… They also provided me with clothing… and they helped me obtain my birth certificate to start the enrollment process for a nursing program.”

    Heather, STAY client



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    “They have been there for me like no other; I never thought that I would meet such amazing people with beautiful personalities and so much passion. I can truly say they cared about me and my goals in my life.”
    Vanetta, STAY Client

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  • vst-Lisa
    “I’ve learned to cope with my mental illness and also my anger, I’ve learned to cope without the drugs or drink, and I owe it all to The Stay facility.”
    Lisa, STAY Client

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  • vst-Tyler
    “I came into this program lost, and I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life. Now that I’m about to leave tomorrow I can actually look at myself and say I used this program for all it is worth. I could not have done it without all these wonderful staff members here.”
    Tyler, STAY Client

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  • vst-Jackson
    “I want to thank all the RCs, household coaches, nurses, therapist, and all the other staff from the bottom of my heart for getting me to this journey I asked for." Jackson, STAY client

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