By Marlene F. Watson It is natural and normal for a person seeking mental health help to want their therapist to understand them. It is difficult now for people to find a therapist, but people of color who want a therapist who understands their experience are having an especially hard time of it. That’s a […]
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Exclusive: Councilmember Robert White discusses racial barriers to social work in the District
The D.C. Council passed a bill called the Pathways to Behavioral Degrees Act, which provides free Master’s in Social Work programs to graduate students from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), with the goal of increasing the number of social workers, counselors and mental health professionals within the District of Columbia.
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D.C. Council extends youth crime and opioid public emergencies
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com The D.C. Council recently voted to extend the youth violence and opioid public emergencies until Feb. 15 of 2024. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a public emergency on Nov. 13, providing District residents with more resources to address youth violence and the opioid crisis. “The emergency declaration allows […]