Holiday Virtual Hangouts for Youth and Young Adults
The holiday season can be a time of joy and happiness or sadness and isolation. We are seeing an increase in our youth and young adults socially isolating to cope with the heaviness of the grief and loss due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Our Virtual Youth Hangouts will provide safe spaces for youth and young adults ages 12 to 22, who may be experiencing feelings of isolation and grief during winter break. Join us and share with your friends and family.
EACH HANGOUT SESSION WILL BE BROKEN INTO TWO (2) – AGE-APPROPRIATE GROUPS 12-17 AND 18-22.
Register below for our virtual hangouts on
December 23, 2021, at 3:00 pm PT/6:00 pm ET or January 3rd at 3:00 pm PT/6:00 pm ET
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Black children ages 10 to 19
Black and African American teenagers are more likely to attempt suicide than White teenagers (9.8% v. 6.1%)
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14
Actual suicide death rates for Black girls ages 13 to 19 increased by 182% from 2001 to 2017
Black children 37% visits to psychiatrists which is 58 % fewer visits to any mental health professional, than white children
31 percent of Black households with children are experiencing three or more co-occurring economic and health-related hardships as a result of the pandemic.
This is near twice the rate among Asian and White households with children (13% and 16%, respectively).
SHAKE OFF THE HOLIDAY BLUES
December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021
Meet our Facilitators
Jewrine Brown, LCMHC, NPP
Ms. Brown is known as the “Down to Earth Counselor” for her effective and safe approach to communicating with her audiences. In addition to working as a Clinical Counselor, she is the owner of I Do Care Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC, a talented speaker, and trained as a Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator & Connections Matter Facilitator.
Glenda Demas, LPC, ACTP
In 2018, Ms. Demas began servicing the community as a Mental Health Clinician with Pearls of Change Wellness LLC. She is an Advanced Clinical Trauma Practitioner specializing in Anxiety, Trauma and Stress–Related Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, and Behavioral Health and Anger Management. Her passion for Mental Health Advocacy resulted in her being recognized as one of the top five Mental Health Clinicians in Texas by Cigna.
Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, Ph.D
Dr. Kimani focuses on supporting individual and collective healing so that clients can live a fulfilled life. She manifests healing through personal example and professional work as a speaker, author, and therapist. Dr. Norrington-Sands’ successful experiences of navigating challenging situations have uniquely prepared her to relate to the experiences of others and present them as relatable to others.
REFLECTING AND STARTING FRESH
January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021
Meet our Facilitators
Alphonso Nathan
Alphonso Nathan, also known as “Phonz the Therapist” is currently the Vice President of Brightside Counseling and the Co-Owner of Brightside Medical Associates. Mr. Nathan has taken specialties in depression, Anxiety, Anger management, Life Coaching, Spectrum based Disorders, as well a Sports Psychology. As a student of life, he continues to do his part in helping heal the traumatized society by working with organizations that align with his life’s mission.
Lathosha Alexandar, MSW, LCSW
Ms. Alexandar has over eighteen (18) years of experience providing therapy to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and crisis. She is committed to helping you Mend the Matters of the Heart and bring balance to life’s challenging situations by healing from your pain and past, conquering fears, and overcoming life’s obstacles.
Cheryl Mchunguzi, LMSW
Cheryl Mchunguzi has had an extensive career in health and human services. She has provided communities throughout the tri-state area with quality education, training, counseling, program development, management, and client advocacy for over fifteen (15) years.