Social Justice Emotional Response Collective

02/01/2021

Social Justice Emotional Response Collective is committed to the wellness, education, and safety of our community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To learn more about our work or to become involved, visit us online at www.es4sj.org. .

06/26/2020

In response to the deep pain many folks are feeling in the West End and across the city, Seeking Justice CLT, Love Conquers All and Take Back Our H.O.O.D.S will be hosting a Healing & Self Love event on Friday, June 26, 2020. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

SJERC will be on-site providing free emotional and mental health support 🖤.

06/23/2020

‪We are saddened to hear about this tragic incident last night. Our thoughts are with the folks who are experiencing the shock, pain, anger, and sadness off this moment. The SJERC Hotline is available for those who need support. ‬

Police have made no arrests after the biggest mass shooting in Charlotte's recent history occurred during Juneteenth celebrations on Beatties Ford Road.

06/21/2020

At SJERC our core is supporting the community and we are right here with you, responding to the urgent needs of this moment. Setting boundaries is important to in sustaining yourself. Achieving social justice is about the long game. We see you. We need you. We support you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember to:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💚Eat⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚Sleep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚Hydrate⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💚Take breaks⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The work will still be there. Tomorrow will come. If it doesn't then you were enough.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The SJERC Hotline is open 24/7 for folks who need emergency support. Call us at (704) 659-4997 or visit us online at es4sj.org.

06/20/2020

Great news! SJERC is now available and providing on-site and virtual support for folks experiencing emotional distress or trauma in the Greensboro (GSO) area.. If you need to speak with a provider please call the SJERC-GSO hotline at (336) 663-1705.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SJERC provides on-demand brief assessment and crisis stabilization services, referrals, and case management during times of social unrest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To support or learn more about our work like this post and follow us on IG, Facebook, and Twitter. We will post the links for volunteers and support requests there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Contact for inquiries: sjerc.gso@gmail.com

06/19/2020

SJERC needs support with purchasing supplies for our onsite volunteers! The SJERC Hotline is staffed 24/7 however the greatest need is for us to be accessible at Jail Support. Your donations will help us

🖤create a space for community to access us
🖤purchase therapeutic aids to have on hand
🖤pay a stipend to our POC providers who are taking time from their work to support POC

Any amount helps! Donate and please share widely!

06/19/2020

Free support is available to folks experiencing a trauma or stress response. We have mental health clinicians, spiritual support, emotional support, and peer support available. Call the SJERC Hotline 24/7: (704) 659-4997

06/19/2020

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Juneteenth which gets its name from the combination of June and Nineteenth, is also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day. In 1979 Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are a lot of mixed feelings about the need to celebrate while practicing caution. Tell us in the comments what your plans are for celebrating Juneteenth this year! Feel free to tag us on events too!

06/19/2020

“The experiences of Black men with mental illness, substance use disorder, and recovery are unique in ways that have crucial implications for service delivery. Presenters will highlight current research and describe best practices and promising strategies for supporting the recovery of Black men.”

Thank you for your interest in joining us for this Recovery LIVE event. Due to high demand, you may encounter some technical difficulties accessing the live event. We recommend logging in 5-10 minutes early and planning to listen using your computer speakers. We are committed to providing access to....

06/17/2020

“By dismantling the mental illness treatment system, we have turned mental health crisis from a medical issue into a police matter,” said John Snook, executive director and a co-author of the study. “This is patently unfair, illogical and is proving harmful both to the individual in desperate need of care and the officer who is forced to respond.”

People with untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed during a police encounter, new study finds.