BookS, Events and more (BEAM) - February 14, 2022

We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take care of yourself during this month of love and black culture. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 2/14/2022.

Around the Way Girls Book Club

Wednesday, 2/16/22

6:30pm-8pm

Zoom

The girls are reading “Who Was Coretta Scott King”

2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk

2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk

Please join us at 2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk at the Sojo Museum inside Florin Square or join via Zoom. Lets stop the stigma of toxic mother and daughter relationships. We want to celebrate family and community!

Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia, bring you discussion, activities, food, raffles and more. Come join the conversation.

Please register on Eventbrite to let us know you’re attending. 

Escape Velocity Resource Referral Request

We provide our program participants, their families and the Sacramento black community with resource referrals. Use the form below to request third party services through Escape Velocity. We will match you with the correct service provider based on your selections. Your information is confidential.

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Dana Maeshia Virtual Resource Fair

In honor, memory and legacy of Dana Maeshia who was a mental health and wellness advocate. The Village program and Escape Velocity presents a Virtual Resource Fair.

Mark your calendars March 26, 2022 from 12pm-2pm and join us for education, games, raffles, and tons of community resources for Sacramento families.

We will be sharing different resources that families can access in their community and learn about different organizations. There will be a range of information from health care, mental health, domestic violence, youth activities, family advocacy, and parenting support programs. While learning about these resources there will be games, raffles, and prizes! If you would like more information or have any questions give us a call (916) 290-8281.

Please register via Eventbrite to let us know you’ll be joining and to stay update to date with information about the event.

job and work development

Community Health Leadership Project

Live Well South Sacramento (LWSS) will be providing youth (15-21 years old) with a PAID opportunity to develop their skills in project planning, organizational leadership, and networking. Please view the attached flyer for more information. We kindly ask that you also share this opportunity with your networks.

About eight youth will be selected.

Please share with your networks!

resources

Are you an African American father looking for resources to strengthen your parenting style and wellness. The Black Fathers Inc. Initiative is a collective of men that is focused on providing parental and wellness resources for black fathers and fathers of black children, while positively creating community among them. 

Use the button below for more information.

For questions, Contact community resource advocate at 209-214-8299 or Anthony.Ziba@kidshome.org

WEAVE Crisis line

24/7 hotline 916-920-2952

Domestic Violence

Sex Trafficking

Sexual Assault

CA Youth Crisis Line

Are you a youth that feels misunderstood or overwhelmed? Talk to someone about what’s happening.

The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.  Youth can call, text, or chat.

M.H. First

Community First Response. MH First Sacramento, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning.

Call or Text 916-670-4062

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