ST. LOUIS
,
Jan. 27
$7,500
grant to The Center for
Black Women’s Wellness, Inc. (CBWW) to support Journey to Wellness, a program
designed to address the disparity of mental health among black women.
Through education and advocacy, the program uses nontraditional modes such
as drama, movie nights with discussion sessions, and tea parties to provide
culturally appropriate opportunities for women to address fears associated
with accessing mental health services. Women who participate in the program
receive support through existing health resources and referrals to community
mental health services that are provided on-site by a professional licensed
counselor.
“Although mental health is crucial to overall health, its importance is
not always recognized, particularly in vulnerable populations,” said
, president, Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare. “The
Journey to Wellness program provided by The Center for Black Women’s Wellness
is an innovative strategy to address the pressing disparity of mental health
in a safe and secure community.”
In addition to the Foundation support, Peach State Health Plan, another
subsidiary of Centene Corporation, works in collaboration with CBWW to
participate in a variety of community and member outreach events. These events
include serving as a sponsor and supporter of programs such as the Women’s
Health Expo, a community-based free health and wellness screening event.
“We are so pleased to receive this support from Centene Foundation for
Quality Healthcare to develop individual and community approaches to address
the issue of mental health in unique ways,” said Jemea Dorsey, Chief Executive
Officer of the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. “Strong partnerships are
critical to this work, along with a commitment to look at health
comprehensively and in its totality.”
About The Center for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc.
The Center for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc. (CBWW) is a non-profit (501c3)
organization that provides free and low-cost health services and programs to
empower women and their families, toward physical, mental and economic
wellness. Established in 1988, CBWW has assisted more than 10,000 metro
women. For more information, please visit
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. The Foundation serves as a resource to identify and support innovative
approaches to improving and increasing the quality of and access to healthcare
for low-income individuals and families. This is accomplished through an
inspired philanthropic giving plan that seeks to promote efforts and
activities that identify and address core causes of unequal access and
treatment in healthcare. For additional information, please visit
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