Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan discuss the role of peer support specialists and the positive impact peers have on mental health and substance use recovery.
Spotlight | Don Cornelius, founder and co-host of Soul Train, who died on 2 /1/2012 at 75 years old
Resource | Conduct an internet search for peer support in your state. There is likely a credentialing process or program if you are interested in becoming a Peer.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Peer-to-Peer
Community Changemaker | The Tides That Bind, Inc. is a non-profit for substance use and mental health support located in Baltimore. The organization offers training for peers, assistance with housing and health and wellness services.
Website: https://3tb.org/
Moment of Inspiration | “Because of peer support I’m alive” - Melodie.
Peers really are impactful and we have the power to save lives.
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Donate | Help us end suicide in the Black community and donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=FRHD8VAWVWV56
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Events | Together We Care SummitDate: Thursday, September 28, 2023Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ETLocation: Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MDSign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oQb8PZ2EC9Yv2ruAlOiMaQvRcH62BFW-b8TPH5sfY1o/viewform?edit_requested=true
Black & Suicidal: How to Support Your Loved One with Suicidal ThoughtsDate: Tuesday, October 3, 2023Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ETLocation: ZoomSign-Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e2P7wt-dSdWEwbnSSBrXZQ#/registration
NAMI 41st Annual ConferenceDate: Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023Time: 8:30 AM to 6:30PM ET (each day)Sign-Up: https://hopin.com/events/41st-annual-conference-f7db42a3-13e9-4e44-ad83-f44b7a9eabfc/registration
(Don’t miss our panel, “It’s Not a White Thing”: Black People Die By Suicide Too, on October 14th from 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM ET)
Black & Suicidal Peer Support GroupDate: Thursday, October 19, 2023Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ETLocation: ZoomSign-Up
Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan discuss the role of peer support specialists and the positive impact peers have on mental health and substance use recovery.
Spotlight | Don Cornelius, founder and co-host of Soul Train, who died on 2 /1/2012 at 75 years old
Resource | Conduct an internet search for peer support in your state. There is likely a credentialing process or program if you are interested in becoming a Peer.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Peer-to-Peer
Community Changemaker | The Tides That Bind, Inc. is a non-profit for substance use and mental health support located in Baltimore. The organization offers training for peers, assistance with housing and health and wellness services.
Website: https://3tb.org/
Moment of Inspiration | “Because of peer support I’m alive” - Melodie.
Peers really are impactful and we have the power to save lives.
Connect with Us | Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackpeoplediebysuicide2?_t=8cjqDTiqHbq&_r=1
Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPDBSTPodcast
Follow T-Kea!IG: https://www.instagram.com/t_keablackman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@t_keablackman?_t=8bmrLfPUQV4&_r=1
Follow Jordan!IG:https://www.instagram.com/thelatebluumer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Donate | Help us end suicide in the Black community and donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=FRHD8VAWVWV56
Shop | Get your merch and support the show: https://bpdbst-podcast.printify.me/products
Events | Together We Care SummitDate: Thursday, September 28, 2023Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ETLocation: Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MDSign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oQb8PZ2EC9Yv2ruAlOiMaQvRcH62BFW-b8TPH5sfY1o/viewform?edit_requested=true
Black & Suicidal: How to Support Your Loved One with Suicidal ThoughtsDate: Tuesday, October 3, 2023Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ETLocation: ZoomSign-Up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e2P7wt-dSdWEwbnSSBrXZQ#/registration
NAMI 41st Annual ConferenceDate: Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023Time: 8:30 AM to 6:30PM ET (each day)Sign-Up: https://hopin.com/events/41st-annual-conference-f7db42a3-13e9-4e44-ad83-f44b7a9eabfc/registration
(Don’t miss our panel, “It’s Not a White Thing”: Black People Die By Suicide Too, on October 14th from 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM ET)
Black & Suicidal Peer Support GroupDate: Thursday, October 19, 2023Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ETLocation: ZoomSign-Up