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Services & Programs

Black Behavioral Health Network (BBHN) provides a comprehensive range of culturally appropriate behavioral health services to the African American and BIPOC communities in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Core Services:

  • Direct Services: BBHNI offers direct services, such as group therapy or case management, in addition to supportive referrals. 

  • Community Outreach: BBHNI actively engages with various organizations to identify and refer individuals in need of behavioral health services. 

  • Referral Network: BBHNI maintains a network of resources, including sober homes and specialized agencies, to address different recovery needs.

  • Collaboration: BBHNI fosters partnerships with community agencies to provide comprehensive care and support.

  • BBHNI prioritizes individuals from marginalized groups, such as those involved in the criminal justice system or facing substance use challenges.

  • NI provides  educational workshops or community outreach initiatives.

  • BBHNI  provides assistance to find housing.

  • BBHNI provides employment support with agency partnerships to help clients find and maintain employment. 

  • BBHNI offers support services for families affected by substance use. This could involve family counseling referrals,  educational workshops, or support groups.

Additional Services:

  • Culturally specific support groups: Tailored to the needs of the community.

  • Service directory development: Creating a resource for Black mental health professionals.

  • Potential future services: Residential reentry support.

BBHN's focus is on:

  • Cultural competence: Understanding and addressing the unique needs of the African American and BIPOC communities.

  • Community collaboration: Building partnerships to enhance service delivery.

  • Holistic support: Addressing mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

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Treatment

BBHN uses the Texas Christian University Evidence Based curriculum.  Our goal is to address service gaps and public health disparities experienced by African American individuals in need of reentry and recovery support services. 

Outpatient Treatment

BBHN will support individuals in our care to obtain outpatient treatment through the utilization of community partnerships and resources.

Programs

Black Behavioral Health Network will offer a 12-week workshop called "Transformations."  Transformations will be presented with evidence based curriculum from the Motivational Educational Experience and offer health & wellness education.  The program will run for 2-hours twice a week. We will accept 10 participants, daily​. For more information about this program or to apply, contact us. 

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