Buffalo String Works

Prioritizing Mental Health Support through Community Health Workers

To meet the mental health support needs that have been expressed by families, BSW is expanding our staff to include 2 Community Health Workers to lead a 2-year pilot initiative, 2021 – 2023. The CHWs will work with stakeholders to establish a support system woven throughout our music classrooms and organizational structure.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $83,976
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: buffalostringworks.org

FEATURED IMPACT STORY

November 29, 2022

Being Yourself is Good Enough

Through advocacy, education, and counseling, teen immigrants connected to Bridges from Borders are exposed to community-based tools that build confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and empower them to learn and grow on their journey toward mental wellbeing. As immigrants living in Western New York, these teens have some things in common; however, the intersection … Continued