We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here.
We Stand With the Black Lives Matter Movement
On behalf of the Albany Damien Center Board of Directors and Executive Team, we would like to be clear in stating that we stand with the Black Lives Matter movement and its fight for justice and equality for all. We align ourselves against white supremacy, institutional racism, and the mistreatment of people of color everywhere. In doing so, we acknowledge that people of color in this country have been mistreated, oppressed, abused, and underserved. It is beyond time to implement permanent change in policies, laws and our justice system.
We understand that this is a traumatizing and emotion-evoking time for our staff, tenants, volunteers, members, and our community at-large. We would like you to know that we are working together to determine ways that we can continue to be a resource center helping to improve health, reduce stress and increase the quality of life for all connected to the Albany Damien Center.
The Albany Damien Center is committed to leading by example and has zero tolerance for racism or any other form of discrimination. In the upcoming days and weeks, we will be working with staff and local community agencies to explore ways to affect long-lasting change.
The time is NOW for us all to take action to heal and strengthen our communities and we commit to being a voice for needed change!
We understand that this is a traumatizing and emotion-evoking time for our staff, tenants, volunteers, members, and our community at-large. We would like you to know that we are working together to determine ways that we can continue to be a resource center helping to improve health, reduce stress and increase the quality of life for all connected to the Albany Damien Center.
The Albany Damien Center is committed to leading by example and has zero tolerance for racism or any other form of discrimination. In the upcoming days and weeks, we will be working with staff and local community agencies to explore ways to affect long-lasting change.
The time is NOW for us all to take action to heal and strengthen our communities and we commit to being a voice for needed change!
Local resources to assist with coping with difficult emotions and connecting with support:
Support 101: A weekly talk therapy group open to the public. This group will help individuals identify strengths they already utilize and may not be aware of while working through life’s difficulties. This group will connect individuals together to offer peer support and feedback. This group is facilitated by Ashley Whiteside, LMSW. This group is a donation-based group on Tuesdays at 7:45pm. http://root3dhealing.com
Our Space: A supportive virtual safe space to discuss the complex feelings, challenges, as well as current and historical experiences faced by persons of color in America. This 4-week process group will focus on honest expression, self-care and mutual aid needed to navigate our current climate with our holistic selves intact. This group will begin June 13, 2020 at 10am.
Contact: Capital Counseling 518-462-6531
Domestic Violence Counseling: Dawud Muhammed - 518-253-3808, [email protected]
Life Coach Kesh: Free 20 minute calls to people under stress due to civil unrest and reaction to police brutality. www.purposeful-life.info
Ethel’s Club: Previously offered free mental health counseling for members in its Brooklyn location has now transitioned to a digital model. “The great thing about a healing space like Ethel’s Club is that it takes our identity and everything that comes with that into account. You can’t talk about these complex feelings without talking about Blackness.” The club’s online community is hosting free, hour-long grieving sessions twice monthly.
South End Night Market: A collaborative effort between AVillage and other community groups. 153 Grand Street (Corner or Warren and Grand). We do ask that everyone attending wear a mask for your own protection and for others. Thursdays 4pm-7pm www.southendnightmarket.com
Meditation with Shameka Andrews; Right of the Week with Marilyn Strata; Wellness Quote with Renee Christian; Wellness Activity “Mask Making Demonstration” with Debbie Schutt, Behavior Intervention Coordinator, Parent Network WNY https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433136961 Call in: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 884 3313 6961 (same zoom link - Advocacy and Wellness)
ROOT3D: A wellness center for ALL with a mission to make self-healing accessible and a part of our day to day lives. This life can be loud and fast paced, and sometimes we need a space to slow down and check in with ourselves; ROOT3D is that space, ESPECIALLY for those that have been left on the margins of the mainstream wellness movement. This space is for all of use. Mindfulness, Yoga, Therapeutic Theater Classes via ZOOM and much more! http://root3dhealing.com
Support 101: A weekly talk therapy group open to the public. This group will help individuals identify strengths they already utilize and may not be aware of while working through life’s difficulties. This group will connect individuals together to offer peer support and feedback. This group is facilitated by Ashley Whiteside, LMSW. This group is a donation-based group on Tuesdays at 7:45pm. http://root3dhealing.com
Our Space: A supportive virtual safe space to discuss the complex feelings, challenges, as well as current and historical experiences faced by persons of color in America. This 4-week process group will focus on honest expression, self-care and mutual aid needed to navigate our current climate with our holistic selves intact. This group will begin June 13, 2020 at 10am.
Contact: Capital Counseling 518-462-6531
Domestic Violence Counseling: Dawud Muhammed - 518-253-3808, [email protected]
Life Coach Kesh: Free 20 minute calls to people under stress due to civil unrest and reaction to police brutality. www.purposeful-life.info
Ethel’s Club: Previously offered free mental health counseling for members in its Brooklyn location has now transitioned to a digital model. “The great thing about a healing space like Ethel’s Club is that it takes our identity and everything that comes with that into account. You can’t talk about these complex feelings without talking about Blackness.” The club’s online community is hosting free, hour-long grieving sessions twice monthly.
South End Night Market: A collaborative effort between AVillage and other community groups. 153 Grand Street (Corner or Warren and Grand). We do ask that everyone attending wear a mask for your own protection and for others. Thursdays 4pm-7pm www.southendnightmarket.com
Meditation with Shameka Andrews; Right of the Week with Marilyn Strata; Wellness Quote with Renee Christian; Wellness Activity “Mask Making Demonstration” with Debbie Schutt, Behavior Intervention Coordinator, Parent Network WNY https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433136961 Call in: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 884 3313 6961 (same zoom link - Advocacy and Wellness)
ROOT3D: A wellness center for ALL with a mission to make self-healing accessible and a part of our day to day lives. This life can be loud and fast paced, and sometimes we need a space to slow down and check in with ourselves; ROOT3D is that space, ESPECIALLY for those that have been left on the margins of the mainstream wellness movement. This space is for all of use. Mindfulness, Yoga, Therapeutic Theater Classes via ZOOM and much more! http://root3dhealing.com
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