About this project
"Black Women Speak Recovery" is a part of the Behavioral Health Recovery Services Project, which aims to increase the quality of culturally responsive mental health recovery services and programs throughout California.
Why are we doing this project?
The purpose of this community listening session, "Cupcakes & Courageous Conversations," is to engage in a community-driven process that will inform "standards of care" that build on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) guidance for recovery services. California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) is committed to advocating for policies and practices that promote and improve mental health. We believe a healthier future is possible. Your participation in this community listening session will assist us in addressing gaps in mental health recovery services and resources intended to help Black women.
Who is conducting the project?
CABWHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 1994 as an affiliate of the Black Women's Health Imperative based in Washington D.C. Through education, advocacy, policy, and outreach, we seek to empower Black women to become active participants in improving their health. "Black Women Speak Recovery" is one of the many ways CABWHP advocates for policies and practices that support Black women’s mental and emotional well-being.
Learn more about our mental health initiatives and gain access to resources.
Who is funding the project?
The Health Equity in Access to Behavioral Health Recovery Services (HEAR US) Phase 1 funding opportunity is provided by The California Department of Health Care Services, with support from The Center as its administrative entity.
Who can participate?
You are eligible to participate in this project if:
You are 18 years of age or older
You live in the Sacramento or Oakland area
AND
You self-identify as a Black woman
What will your participation involve?
Your participation will involve attending a 3-hour community listening session, "Cupcakes & Courageous Conversations," in person on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 10:00 am at ShotClock Studios 95 Linden St., Suite 1, Oakland, CA 94607.
To participate in the project, you will need to share some demographic information, including your:
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Ethnicity or race
Immigration status
Primary language
Housing status (within the last 12 months)
Age
Education
Annual income level
We will also ask you to share your name, email, address, and phone number so we can contact you to share instructions for participating in the project.
Will you be paid for participating?
You will receive a $30 VISA card for completing the “Cupcakes & Courageous Conversations” listening session.
Do individuals face any potential risks should they participate in this listening session/project?
The community listening sessions are centered around CABWHP’s commitment to ensuring an affirming, enriching, and safe environment for participants to express themselves.
Individuals can decide to end participation at any time for any reason.
How will this project benefit participants?
The project may help participants by increasing their knowledge about how health equity can impact the health and well-being of people who live in the Sacramento and Oakland region. This project can provide first-hand experience advocating for mental health recovery changes participants would like to see in their community.
How will we protect your identity?
We respect your privacy and will do several things to protect it.
Confidentiality of your identity is assured in the reporting of data collection. The information collected from you will be de-identified, and survey data will be aggregated with other project participants in all reports. Your name will remain confidential. Your de-identified data may be shared in health reports, scientific meetings, presentations in professional settings, scholarly articles, popular media, blog posts, and graduate theses.
What if I do not want to do this?
You can choose to participate or discontinue at any time. If you decide to participate, you may stop anytime and request your data be removed. You will still receive compensation for activities that you have completed. To remove your data from the study, contact the project assistant immediately.
Who can I talk to about the project?
If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact Lydia Young, the project assistant, at lydia@cabwhp.org.