First we heal to survive then we hustle to thrive
First we heal to survive then we hustle to thrive
Heal Before You Hustle is a Mental Health advocacy brand geared towards providing solutions in marginalized urban communities affected by today's worldwide Mental Health Crisis.
Community in unity
We educate the community by offering an array of call-to-action programs, initiatives, and events
Bridging the gap
We work towards bridging the gap between community resources and individuals affected by the Mental Health Crisis
The facts
The adult Black community is 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems
Black and African-Americans’ hold beliefs related to stigma, psychological openness, and help-seeking, which in turn affects their coping behaviors
Only 1 in 3 African-Americans who need help are willing to actually receive it
Black and African-American people living below poverty are twice as likely to report serious psychological distress than those living over 2x the poverty level
About 25% of Black people seek mental care compared to 40% of white people
Black and African-American adults are more likely to have feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness than white adults
Black and African-Americans’ believe that having a mental health condition is a sign of personal weakness or is viewed as “Crazy”
What we do
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Programs & events
We offer an array of call-to-action programs, initiatives, and awareness events with a focus on mental health and healing
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Collab with us
Let’s collaborate. We partner with businesses, non-profits, and other organizations to implement evidence-based practices into workshops and events
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Support
We innovate and restructure systems that fail to meet the community’s needs by removing stigma, connecting the community to resources, and educating allies
Contact us for a free consultation today!
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