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MFPCC

Minority Fellowship Program Coordinating Center (MFPCC)
The purpose of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Coordinating Center is to support the MFP program, enhance the careers of the MFP Fellows, and document MFP program impacts. For additional information about the MFP, click here.
FELLOW OF THE MONTH

Ruth Newton

Ruth Newton is a master’s fellow in the 2023-2024 class of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) with the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation and is pursuing a master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. ...Read more

SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT features news, announcements, events, and hot topics on behavioral health in underserved communities.
Minority Fellowship Program: Community Connections Webinar
The presentation, including slides, transcript, and sound recording for the MFPCC Webinar, "Minority Fellowship Program: Community Connections Webinar," which occurred Apirl 24, 2024, are now available for download......Read more
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American Association for Marriage and Family TherapyExternal Web Site Policy
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American Nurses AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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American Psychological AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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American Psychiatric AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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Council on Social Work EducationExternal Web Site Policy
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The Association for Addiction ProfessionalsExternal Web Site Policy
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National Board for Certified CounselorsExternal Web Site Policy
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORNER

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Explore learning, training, and networking opportunities. The Professional Development Corner is your connection to meetings and events, publishing opportunities, and job openings.

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FACTS AND FIGURES
Learn about statistics, trends, and other relevant insights for behavioral health practitioners working to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for people in underserved communities.

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
According to the Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 41% of LGBTQ+ youth expressed that they had serious thoughts about suicide in the past year, with 14% attempting it. Despite many of these young people seeking help, 56% of those in need of mental health services couldn’t access it.1 BIPOC and other multiracial LGBTQ+ youth face even bigger challenges, with 64% of black youth reporting they could not get the mental health care that they needed. The recently released resource guide from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) highlights that rejection by family and community raises the risk of suicide. Creating supportive environments and offering affirming, inclusive care, especially in schools and health care are key to improving mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.2 View more about the Trevor Project’s Annual Survey.External Web Site Policy


View the LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Mental Health infographic

SAMHSA has available resources to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health and suicide prevention:


If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org