The Education and Communication Workgroup will educate on how to include all people and remove barriers that prevent them from participating in any aspect of the organization and mental health system and to provide a common, current, and comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a racially equitable and inclusive organization.
Book Study
The Education and Communication Workgroup within the Department of Mental Health's Mental Health Equity and Inclusion Alliance is sponsoring a book study group that is open to DMH and community provider staff. This program will run for six weeks through Facebook and virtual groups. Each week, discussion questions will be posted to generate conversation for participants while they are reading the book.
More information can be found on the 2021 Fall Book Study and the Book Study Video.
Some of the topics discussed in the book studies may elicit strong emotions, below are a few resources if you experience any suicidal ideations.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- The Crisis Text Line
- Text MOSAFE to 741741
Previous Book Studies
Learning Series
The Education and Communication Workgroup within the Department of Mental Health's Mental Health Equity and Inclusion Alliance is sponsoring an interactive learning series that is open to DMH and community provider staff. This program will consist of six WebEx sessions from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. every other Wednesday through September.
Learning Series Goals
- Explore topics on racial equity and inclusion through respectful discussion.
- Advance our mission to include all people and remove barriers that prevent them from participating in any aspect of the organization and mental health system.
- Provide a common, current, and comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a racially equitable and inclusive organization.
More information can be found on the MHEIA Equity & Inclusion Learning Series Flyer.
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