Items tagged: Mental Health

Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference

On September 30, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted the Black Mental Health and Wellness conference at Parkland College. The conference aimed at addressing the challenges of mental health in the black community and assisting those affected along with their families on a path to wellness. Sessions included in-depth conversations about understanding mental health and […]


Mental Health in the Black Community

On Thursday, March 17,  the Champaign County Community Coalition, in partnership with Parkland College, held its second of three panels discussing mental health in the Black community. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for black people ages 15-24 years old. Providing education and accessible resources to address the mental health needs of our […]