Mental Health
We need your help to raise $25,000 this year.
Help us break the stigma and expand mental health access for African immigrants and refugees.
The Need
Mental Health for Immigrants and Refugees
Immigrants and refugees are often confronted with significant barriers to accessing mental health services. Studies show these barriers include a lack of awareness about mental health, the stigma associated with mental illness in their home countries, and the financial strain associated with accessing mental health services.
Did you know that Utah is home to roughly 200,000 foreign-born immigrants who face similar challenges in accessing mental health services? Although Utah has a long-standing commitment to immigrants and refugees, there are limited mental health awareness initiatives tailored to Black immigrants in Utah.
At GK Folks Foundation we believe it's possible to increase awareness about mental health while breaking the stigma associated with mental health in Utah immigrant and refugee communities.
Our Programs
Designed to Help Immigrants
- Realize their full potential
- Cope with the stress of life
- Work productively
- Make meaningful contributions to their communities
Featured Project
Let's End the Stigma Project
Purpose
Increase mental health awareness in the Black immigrant community.
What it entails
A series of five online workshops facilitated by licensed mental health professionals — each on a different mental health topic, including personal stories of Black immigrants.
Benefits
Learn about mental health, skills to maintain it, and local resources. Participants who complete all workshops receive a $25 gift card and a chance at a $200 grand-prize drawing.
Dates
Thursdays @ 6:30pm via Zoom — October 22 to November 19, 2020.
Questions
Reach Nana Adjei (nana.adjei@gkfolks.org) or Donika Byng (donika@gkfolks.org).
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Help our Cause with Donations or Sponsorship
Our organization can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community.