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Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom \u2014 two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day is a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for Black liberation, justice, and equity in this country.<\/p>\n
At Lines for Life, our Equity Team honors Juneteenth not just in remembrance. Through action we recognize that freedom is more than a moment in history. It is the ongoing pursuit of equity, wellness, and opportunity for Black communities. That’s why our work is rooted in ensuring everyone has access to culturally responsive mental health tools and resources, substance use prevention, and community-centered support systems.<\/p>\n
We are proud to provide culturally specific trainings like Be Sensitive, Be Brave<\/em> for Portland’s Black community and its community organizations like the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA)<\/a> Black, African American, African Immigrant & Refugee Group and the Urban League of Portland’s<\/a> Community Action Board.<\/p>\n This interactive, three-hour workshop integrates culture and diversity into foundational training on suicide prevention and mental health. Designed for community members of all ages, this training specifically addresses how mental health and suicide prevention vary across diverse communities. The training is designed to break stigma, build cultural competence, and empower communities to respond to mental health challenges with compassion and awareness.<\/p>\n Additionally, in alignment with our commitment to healing-centered support for Black youth, we are also focused on the mental health of Black boys through H.E.A.T 4 Youth<\/em> \u2014 a culturally responsive, trauma-informed curriculum offered in partnership with POIC<\/a>.<\/p>\nBe Sensitive, Be Brave<\/h2>\n
H.E.A.T. for Youth<\/h2>\n