Creating A Safe Place

After uncovering myths about mental illness in her community, mental health advocate Jasmin Pierre created a “Safe Place” where the Black community can access culturally inspired information and support.
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If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health:
• Visit our website at NAMI.org.
• Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7
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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

[@samtarver3379]

this made me tear up, this is why i want to be a therapist so bad

[@ShaySails]

Beautiful, Jasmin! People can soar when the environment doesn't keep smashing them down.

[@lorankundra1133]

This video is so uplifting. I am going to recommend we put this video on our local NAMI page. I checked out the app and it is so impressive. Best of luck to you and to your pastor!

[@Hannahi757]

This was so inspirational. I am so Happy that Jasmin shared her story! God and therapy can get you through anything.

[@khanisklayhouse]

Thank you for sharing your story and kudos to your pastor for supporting you!

[@sharonjohnson8110]

Thank you for sharing Jasmine!!!! I will share this link on my Facebook page. I will share this link in every Mental Health Awareness Workshop I present in. I will spread the word about your Safe Place App. Blessings to you and your Pastor.

[@lunamarie1162]

Thank you Jesus!! Finally Finally Finally!!!! The black community is opening up. I'm 45 and as a young child then I had no idea what mentally illness was. was!!!

[@RN4NAMI]

Great video, thank you! Shared

[@healingprime3530]

Religion and Mental Illness are a ancient feud for me. i have so much anger toward certain ignorance. This will help.

[@DrNaita]

I love this! Thank you for sharing.

[@karenlevine6757]

You are amazing!!!

[@karenbaird7402]

It’s a struggle am sick of the shame
Please know you are not alone

[@healingprime3530]

Profound.