Community
Breaking the stigma of Black men’s mental health
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Register now for the event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
opioids
Community comes together to destigmatize opioid epidemic
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Residents can help fight the epidemic by carrying naloxone, the opioid blocker that can stop an overdose. African Americans are dying at a higher rate than whites, experts said at the meeting, held late last month in Austin.
News
Newly opened community center fights mental health stigma
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The West Side Community Triage and Wellness Center, which opened in August, provides resources for those who have experienced trauma or mental health issues. The center also aims to correct misconceptions about methods of treatment like counseling or medications.
Opinion
We need to remove the stigma of seeking help
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The deaths this past week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain underscore the challenge each of us face in preventing suicide. A report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 54 percent of Americans who died by suicide in 2016 had no known mental health illness.
African-American
Group pushing to open a mental health center in Austin
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
Community
Help fight the stigma of mental illness
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Riveredge Hospital and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are sponsoring the April 8 event.
News
Miss Black Austin Illinois to compete in preliminary pageant Saturday
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Shakari White will be representing the West Side at the 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 event at the Dusable Museum of African-American History. Tickets are still available.
News
Community group works to end HIV/AIDS stigma
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Members focus on awareness and prevention education, and promote public services available to those living with the illness.
Opinion
I am tired of the blame game
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At some point we have to stop pointing fingers and find alternate ways to intervene, writes Austin resident John W. Fountain III.
News
Faith group wants to raise awareness of AIDS
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The East and West Garfield Prevention Coalition recently held a training session that included free testing.