Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition 2022 Awareness Study Report

For 5 years, the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition has been conducting an awareness campaign, Join the Conversation (letstalkstigma.org), to educate people about mental health and eliminate stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental Health Advocates of WNY is the fiduciary agent for the coalition and is making this request on the coalition?s behalf

CATEGORY: Strengthening Partner Capacity
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $15,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2022

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


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