Products and Resources Catalog

Recording of the event Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on November 18, 2021.   Presentation slides.

  Young people with intersecting LGBTQ+ A and BIPOC identities are incredibly resilient. At the same time, they face enormous stress related to the COVID 19 pandemic, racism, and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. While many LGBTQ+A BIPOC youth and young adults find support and connection amongst their peers, or through family, including families of choice, or communities grounded in faith, activism, or other shared interests and values, others struggle with isolation. Those who seek mental health treatment often face barriers such as a shortage of practitioners with relevant expertise, mistrust of the healthcare system, and inadequate insurance coverage. Many also experience logistical challenges related to transportation, scheduling, lack of privacy, and little access to technology required for successful telehealth engagement. Please join us and the LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity Center of Excellence for an interactive conversation about the resilience of BIPOC LGBTQ+A young people, and explore how providers, practitioners, caregivers, and other adults can help these youth navigate challenges and thrive.    

Recording of the event Treating Grief and Loss in Black Children and Youth, originally held on October 21, 2021.   Presentation slides.

Learn more about what the School Mental Health Supplement to the Northwest MHTTC accomplished in our third year of operations with this 2-page infographic. >>> Click the blue "View Resource" button above to access the infographic <<< Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

Recording of the event Use and Misuse of Psychological Testing in the Evaluation of Black Patients, originally held on September 16, 2021.   Presentation slides.

The Great Lakes Wave podcast channel is available on all of the top podcasting platforms, including Anchor,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Breaker.  New episodes and podcast series are added regularly!  

>>> Click on the blue 'View Resource' button to access the recording <<< The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement is honored to provide this series for our Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) BIPOC School Mental Health Providers. We have centered the needs, voices, and lived experiences of BIPOC School Mental Health providers through these conversations and materials. We welcome non-BIPOC providers to lean in, listen, and learn how to support our BIPOC colleagues. This video is the second conversation in the series. The interactive workbook for this session can be found HERE. Additional Anchored in Our Roots materials can be found HERE.  Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

>>> Click on the blue 'View Resource' button to access <<< The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement is honored to provide this series for our Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) BIPOC School Mental Health Providers. We have centered the needs, voices, and lived experiences of BIPOC School Mental Health providers through these conversations and materials. We welcome non-BIPOC providers to lean in, listen, and learn how to support our BIPOC colleagues. This is the first interactive workbook in the series. A flipbook version of the interactive workbook for this session can be found HERE. Additional Anchored in Our Roots materials can be found HERE.  Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our  newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

>>> Click on the blue 'View Resource' button to access the recording <<< The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement is honored to provide this series for our Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) BIPOC School Mental Health Providers. We have centered the needs, voices, and lived experiences of BIPOC School Mental Health providers through these conversations and materials. We welcome non-BIPOC providers to lean in, listen, and learn how to support our BIPOC colleagues. This video is the first conversation in the series. The interactive workbook for this session can be found HERE. Additional Anchored in Our Roots materials can be found HERE.  Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

>>> Click on the blue 'View Resource' button to access <<< The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Supplement is honored to provide this series for our Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) BIPOC School Mental Health Providers.  We have centered the needs, voices, and lived experiences of BIPOC School Mental Health providers through these conversations and materials. We welcome non-BIPOC providers to lean in, listen, and learn how to support our BIPOC colleagues.  This video is the second interactive workbook in the series. A flipbook version of the interactive workbook for this session can be found HERE. Additional Anchored in Our Roots materials can be found HERE.  Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our  newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

Healthcare workers with all levels of education and training provide essential care and support to our New England population. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, this workforce has worked harder and longer to ensure that we were able to access healthcare services, often putting their physical and mental health and well-being on the line. Now, after more than a year of working during this ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease and managing their own personal challenges, healthcare providers are experiencing high levels of stress, vicarious trauma, emotional exhaustion, compassion fatigue, and burnout. This added burden puts them at risk for stress-related medical problems, mental conditions, and substance misuse, as well as increased risk for leaving their profession altogether. The pandemic has disproportionately affected Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees and their families, who are also experiencing racial inequality in the workplace and society. On July 28, the second webinar in our series will feature presenters that recognized the struggles faced by their BIPOC employees and colleagues during COVID-19 and took steps to address their needs proactively. Our presenters will discuss emerging and best practices specific to creating equitable supports that promote the well-being of BIPOC employees.   Event moderated by: Daryl McGraw, MS, Senior Manager of Racial Justice and Equity, C4 Innovations   Presenter(s): 1) Machiste L. Rankin was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and raised in Providence, R.I.  The youngest of seven, Machiste's father is a career U.S. Navy veteran, and his mother was a homemaker who sadly lost her battle with cancer in 1993.  Machiste attended school in the City of Providence Public School System.  A former State of R.I. Correctional Officer (13 years of service), and graduate of Bristol Community College (degree in Criminal Justice and certificate of Law Enforcement) and member of Phi Theta Kappa, he now acts as the Chairman of the Advocacy Committee for RICares (Rhode Island Communities for Addiction and Recovery Efforts), Community Engagement Coordinator, and Outreach Specialist.  He is also a former Acting Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and current member of The Providence External Review Authority. He is the father of two incredible children who inspire his every deed.  Lastly, he is a man in long-term recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder.    2) Regina P. Wilson, PhD completed her Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Connecticut.  She has been licensed by the State of Connecticut since 2000.  Dr. Wilson has been in private practice for the past 17 years but she has over 25 years of clinical work experience. In her professional career, Dr. Wilson has worked in variety of settings including child guidance, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities.  She has also provided clinical and administrative supervisor for clinical graduate students at the University of Connecticut, Department of Psychology Mental Health Clinic.   Her therapeutic approach is a more integrative, dynamic and holistic approach that involves a partnership with her clients to utilize their strengths and assets in meeting their therapeutic goals using evidence-based treatment modalities.  She tends to utilize a variety of techniques including but not limited to Trauma-informed treatment approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychoeducation, Behavior Modification, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.  While Dr. Wilson has worked with a multitude of clinical issues and diverse populations, she has specialty in the areas of trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.   Besides psychotherapy, she also conducts psychological evaluations.  In addition, she is trained in EMDR. Dr. Wilson is also a board member and Vice President of the CT BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness Initiative where she has conducted numerous psychoeducational and healing forums for the BIPOC community.   In addition, she is a Level 2, Reiki healer who seeks to bridge energy healing with psychotherapy.  Dr. Wilson has sought to expand her knowledge of alternative healing practices through trainings on Shamanism, involvement in Indigenous practices such as sweat lodges, and sound healing.     

Recording of the event Maternal Child Mental Health in the Black Community, originally held on May 6, 2021.   Presentation slides.

Recording of the event Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Black Community, originally held on June 17, 2021.   Presentation slides.

Recording of the event Opiate Use Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment in African Americans, originally held on May 27, 2021.   Presentation slides.

Recording of the event Adult ADHD in the Black Community, originally held on June 10, 2021.   Slide Presentation

Recording of the event Bipolar Disorder in the Black Community, originally held in June 3, 2021.   Slide Presentation

Recording of the event Anxiety in the Black Community, originally held on April 15, 2021.   Slide Presentation

Recording of the event ADHD in African American Children and Youth, originally held on April 29, 2021.   Slide Presentation

Many community college students juggle competing work and family demands, and as many as half experience mental health conditions. At the same time, community colleges often have fewer resources than four-year institutions to support student wellbeing. According to the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice’s #Real College 2021: Basic Needs Insecurity During the Ongoing Pandemic report, growing numbers of students are living without adequate food or stable housing. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality – particularly amongst BIPOC students – are also increasing. The Steve Fund’s Adapting and Innovating to Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-being of Young People of Color: COVID-19 and Beyond report documents these and other challenges facing BIPOC students this year, including enormous stress related to COVID, racism, and social unrest.    The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice shared findings and recommendations from their #Real College 2021: Basic Needs Insecurity During the Ongoing Pandemic report, and participants will connect with one another for facilitated discussions.   To watch the recording, click here.  To access the resource list, click on "download."

Resource list for the Supporting BIPOC Community College Students through Summer & Beyond convening held on May 6, 2021. 

The COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, and widespread racially-focused protests highlight the glaring inequities that exist for racial and ethnic minority communities. These crises have had significant implications for mental health and exacerbate already poor access to behavioral health services in communities of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). What to expect? More information on our learning community Breakout sessions to share what you and your communities are doing around racial equity and advancing cultural humility Opportunities to network with, listen to, and learn from colleagues throughout the New England region.  

Recording of the event Disparities in Healthcare and in Mental Health in the Black Community, originally held on April 22, 2021.   Slide Presentation

This fact sheet defines structural racism and identifies examples of how it manifests in health, justice, education, housing and environmental inequities.

Recording of the event "Depression in the Black Community," originally held on March 25, 2021.   Slide Presentation