"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."
-Maya Angelou
BGS signature programs engage participants through customized racially and gender specific mental health education and awareness curriculums that promote increased mental health literacy, resilency, protective factor and self-empowerment.
BGS provides resources linking individuals to local, national and global organizations and entities that promote mental wellness through general or specific intiaitives.
Looking for a mental health professionals in your area? BGS has compiled lists of state and city wide designated culturally sensitive mental health professionals in your area.
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