COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in BIPOC Communities: A System View

4731 Willow Springs Rd,La Grange IL 60525

02 December, 2021

Description

Join us for this session with Takisha Bumpers, MA. Presenter: Takisha Bumpers Participants will gain an overview of the current state of COVID-19 crisis in the United States including risk factors and mental health concerns for BIPOC Communities . We will address the current state of vaccine hesitancy in BIPOC communities , exploring the history of mistrust regarding vaccines and the medical field. We will also learn healthy coping skills to manage COVID-19 related mental health concerns and explore Grass Roots efforts to provide resources and vaccine education to BIPOC communities Attendance is free, 1.5 CEU's are offered for $15 Questions? Email [email protected]. NAMI Metro-Suburban is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental illness. We are a grassroots family and consumer self-help support, education, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness, their families and friends within the communities of west suburban Cook County, Illinois.