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VHEI works to address and eliminate disparities in healthcare for marginalized communities through targeted outreach, education programs, and direct medical services. Our efforts focus on addressing the root causes of health disparities, empowering BIPOC Vermonters to take charge of their health.
A Conversation With Dr. Marissa Coleman
This past October, VHEI’s Co-Founder and Program Director, Belan Antensaye, sat down with Dr. Marissa Coleman of The University of Vermont Medical Center to ask Coleman for her insights on the complexities of mental health within the BIPOC community.
Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental health Awareness Month
Bebe Moore Campbell was a pioneer in advocating for equitable mental health care, especially for Black and African-American communities. Through her best-selling books and powerful NPR commentations, she spoke on the harmful mental health stigma in black communities, and how that affected her experience as a Black woman in America.