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Black Mental Health Task Force

Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for individuals a

12/27/2025

Kwanzaa reminds us that mental wellness is communal, not individual.
The Seven Principles support brain well-being by strengthening connection, purpose, creativity, and hope.

From Umoja (Unity) to Imani (Faith), each candle reflects what our minds need to heal and thrive: belonging, meaning, shared responsibility, and rest.

This is Collective Care: honoring culture, supporting one another, and creating conditions where Black mental health can flourish.

🖤❤️💚

06/20/2025

Happy Juneteenth from the

Today, we honor the legacy of liberation and affirm our commitment to healing justice.

Black Wellness Is Liberation. Black Healing Is Power.
We continue the work by creating spaces for joy, resilience, and community care—because true freedom includes mental health for all.

06/13/2025

🖤✊🏾 Black Freedom is Not Just a Moment—It’s a Mindset.

This Juneteenth Weekend, the Black Mental Health Task Force is proud to stand in community at Valleydale Park in Azusa alongside and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to celebrate culture, connection, and collective care.

We’re especially proud to uplift our very own Nakeya Fields, LCSW, as a featured speaker, bringing forward a message of truth, resilience, and mental wellness as a foundation for liberation.

🧠 Because mental health is freedom.
🗣️ Because community healing is resistance.
👣 Because our ancestors paved the way, and we keep walking in their power.

Join us for:
🎤 Inspiring speakers
🎶 Live music
🏀 Basketball tournaments
🍽️ Food tastings
🎨 Family-friendly workshops & more!

📍 Valleydale Park | Saturday, June 14 | 2–6 PM
📍 5525 N. Lark Ellen Ave, Azusa, CA
🌐 parks.lacounty.gov/juneteenth

Let’s celebrate freedom while we fight for wellness.
Let’s heal, uplift, and build—together.

05/23/2025

🎤 FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: NAKEYA FIELDS, LCSW
Join us for an inspiring session with Nakeya Fields, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, and founder of the Therapeutic Play Foundation. Known for her dynamic approach to healing through creativity and collective care, Nakeya will be leading a special workshop:
🕛 12 PM – Mental Health & Self-Care through Movement and Mindfulness
Expect to move, breathe, and reset as she guides you through practices that support both emotional release and personal empowerment. 🧘🏽‍♀️💬

💙 Thriving Together: Nurturing Wellness in the Family and in YOU
🗓 Saturday, May 31
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 El Camino College | Campus Theatre
🚗 Free Parking: Redondo Beach Blvd – Lots J & K

✨ Event Highlights:
🎙️ Powerful panel discussions on generational wellness
🎨 Interactive, trauma-informed workshops
🤝 Community resource fair with tools for every family

This FREE event explores how trauma impacts families and how we can reclaim wellness—together.

🔗 RSVP Now at www.elcamino.edu/community

04/21/2025

📣 UPDATED: BMHTF Quarterly Meeting! 🧠✨

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we have had to reschedule our Black Mental Health Task Force Quarterly Meeting—and we’re even more excited to gather with you soon in powerful community!

🗓️ New Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Join Us on Zoom: bit.ly/BMHTFmeeting

This is more than just a meeting—it's a chance to plug into the heart of our work. We’ll be sharing important updates on our advocacy efforts, highlighting volunteer opportunities, and unveiling our vision for workforce development in support of Black mental health.

Whether you’re a long-time partner or a new ally, your voice and energy are vital as we continue to build healing-centered systems and stronger community care networks.

Come through, bring a friend, and let’s keep this movement growing! 💪🏾🖤

03/31/2025

🌿💙 Join us for two impactful events focused on mental health and collective care! 💙🌿

🎤 Our very own Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, will be a featured speaker at two incredible symposiums happening on April 4, 2025—both dedicated to advancing wellness, equity, and healing in our communities.

At both events, Nakeya will be presenting on the Brain Well-Being Model® and how Collective Care can revolutionize wellness systems by:
✨ Fostering collaboration and shared healing
✨ Reducing toxic stress
✨ Strengthening executive function
✨ Embedding culturally-rooted, play-based healing strategies
✨ Leveraging Resource Asset Mapping to uplift existing community strengths

🖥️ Mental Health & Wellness Virtual Symposium Series
📍 Virtual Event | ⏰ 9 AM - 2:30 PM
Hosted by Santa Clara County Office of Education, this event supports school-based mental health practitioners in building evidence-based support systems that heal. 💡📚
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/SCOESymposiumSpring

🏥 24th Annual Southern California Health Care Symposium
📍 Anaheim, CA | ⏰ In-person event
Focusing on Bridges to Wellness & Health Equity, she'll be sharing insights on Collective Care alongside expert panelists. 🌎🤝

✨ Therapeutic Play Foundation is honored to be part of these conversations that promote mental health, wellness, and healing for all. Let’s work together to build stronger, healthier communities!

📢 Tag a friend who should attend! 💬

03/15/2025

Join the Black community to empower healing through visual performance. Let's talk about it after with healthcare providers who can hold that space for the reality of what trauma can do to our communities. See you there!

$40 in advance/$45 at the door
Until March 30th!

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02/25/2025

✨ Let’s Heal L.A. – FREE SOUND BATH! ✨

Join us for a transformative Sound Bath Healing Experience as part of our Village Wellness: Heal L.A. series! 🌿💖

🗓 Date: February 27
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: YogaSix, 277 W Green St Unit 110, Pasadena, CA 91105

🧘🏾‍♀️ Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of sound therapy, release stress, calm your mind, and reconnect with hope. This is a moment for healing, restoration, and peace.

💜 FREE & Open to Everyone! Space is limited – RSVP now: bit.ly/tpfvillagewellness

🔔 Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow for maximum relaxation!

Hosted by Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW | Presented by Therapeutic Play Foundation with support from &

Tag a friend who needs this! 🌟

🌀 RSVP now & let’s heal together! 💫

01/23/2025

🌟 Join us for a FREE Sound Bath, OPEN TO EVERYONE

In the wake of the devastating California wildfires, we understand the emotional toll it has taken on all of us. 💔 Join us on January 23rd, from 6:00–7:00 PM at YogaSix (277 W Green St Unit 110, Pasadena, CA 91105), for a special healing event designed to support our communities.

This sound bath session offers a safe and nurturing space to pause, process, and release the stress and pain brought on by these challenging times. Through the calming vibrations of sound therapy, we aim to help you reconnect with peace, rebuild inner strength, and find hope once again. 🌿

✨ This free event is open to all. Space is limited, so RSVP now: bit.ly/tpfvillagewellness

Please bring your yoga mat and/or a blanket and pillow for added comfort as we come together to heal and restore.

Let’s create a moment of peace and renewal for Los Angeles—one heart, one family, and one community at a time. 💙

01/20/2025

🔥 Food Bank & LA Wildfire Relief Giveaway 🔥

Join us on January 22nd, from 1–3 PM at St. Brigid Catholic Church (5214 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062) for an event dedicated to supporting our community in times of need.

🌟 What’s available:

Free food for families in need
A free mobile clinic and clothing
Special relief supplies for individuals and families affected by recent wildfires
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the wildfires, we’re here to help with the resources and support needed to rebuild and recover. 💛

We’re also providing COVID safety materials, including masks and hand sanitizer, to help protect you and your loved ones.

Together, we thrive! Let’s come together to support, uplift, and heal as a community.

📅 Mark your calendar and spread the word!

01/20/2025

🌟 Jpin us for a FREE Sound Bath 🌟

In the wake of the devastating California wildfires, we understand the emotional toll it has taken on first responders, families, and entire communities. 💔 Join us on January 23rd, from 6:00–7:00 PM at YogaSix (277 W Green St Unit 110, Pasadena, CA 91105), for a special healing event designed to support those directly impacted.

This sound bath session offers a safe and nurturing space to pause, process, and release the stress and pain brought on by these challenging times. Through the calming vibrations of sound therapy, we aim to help you reconnect with peace, rebuild inner strength, and find hope once again. 🌿

✨ This free event is open to all first responders and families affected by the wildfires. Space is limited, so RSVP now: bit.ly/tpfvillagewellness

Please bring your yoga mat and/or a blanket and pillow for added comfort as we come together to heal and restore.

Let’s create a moment of peace and renewal for Los Angeles—one heart, one family, and one community at a time. 💙

01/09/2025

📢 Join us for the Black Mental Health Task Force Quarterly Meeting! 🧠✊🏾

🗓️ Thursday, January 9th
🕙 10:00 AM

This is a crucial time to come together as advocates and allies in support of Black mental health. Your voice matters! 💬🖤

Join the conversation by clicking the link below:
👉 bit.ly/BMHTFmeeting

Let's keep pushing for mental health awareness, resources, and support for our community. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌🏾✨

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Azusa, CA
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