African American Technical Assistance & Training Program

The African American Technical Assistance & Training Program (AATA) has contracted with Alameda County Behavioral Health to provide training and resources to health care providers and the community in order to improve the mental health of African American clients.

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Navigating Anxiety:

Mental Health Challenges and Resilience in the African American Community

This course will examine historical and contemporary sociocultural contexts of anxiety disorders in African American communities, challenges in diagnosis and treatment among African American youth and adults, and strategies to promote resilience and address systemic factors that contribute to health inequities among African Americans with anxiety disorders. Learn more …

Event Date: November 22, 2024

Time: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, PST

Location: Webinar (Online)

Speaker: Darius Campinha-Bacote, PsyD, HSP

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Impact of Discrimination on Mental and Physical Health of African Americans

The focus of this course is health equity, an exploration of the ways systemic racism and various kinds of discrimination impact the mental and physical health of marginalized populations in the United States.

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"This is the BEST training I've been to in regards to African American community. The history of stigma and under utilization of MH services. Very clear, had depth, really good engagement of guidance participation. I especially liked Roberta Sanders' approach."

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"While the training's may have been focused on African- American population, I always appreciate how applicable it is on a broader perspective for diverse populations."

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"We learn waaaaaaaay more at your trainings than we do at other trainings (we’ve been to two of yours). You deliver reality …and it’s digestible vs. the diluted convoluted information. Your set up and delivery is by far the best! Thank you so much for a great time and the free delicious lunch!"

- Sandra

"So pleased that such services of specific workshops for and about African American communities are being offered."

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"Instructor was wonderful, caring, kind and knowledgeable"

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"Thank you for the work you're doing, important to continue these workshops healing minds, bodies, souls, building each day"

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"Thank you for this warm (safe) energetic training"

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