[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/BLOG-Header-01.png” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
There has always been a need for BIPOC equitable resources. You may be wondering, what does BIPOC stand for? BIPOC is an inclusive umbrella term that stands for Black, Indigenous and people of color.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here’s our complied list for BIPOC students for on-campus, local & national advocacy and mental health resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Campus Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Campus Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Office of Equity & Inclusive Exellence” admin_label=”EIE” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence<\/a> is dedicated to creating a more welcoming and equitable university. They offer many events<\/a> year round to help raise awareness to injustices, respond to current issues, and celebrate the cultures around our campus.<\/p>\n Location: Kryzsko Commons 230 [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”KEAP Center” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”KEAP Center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n KEAP\u00a0 <\/span><\/a>works with the Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence to create an inclusive environment for all!<\/p>\n Location: Kryzsko Commons 162 [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Diverse Clubs” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Clubs” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are tons of clubs that work closely with the Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence.\u00a0<\/p>\n Black Student Union<\/p>\n Asian Student National (ASN)<\/p>\n Fighting for Our Rights & Gender Equality (FORGE)<\/p>\n Prism<\/p>\n Hmong American Student Association (HASA)<\/p>\n KEAP Diversity Center Council<\/p>\n Muslim Student Association (MSA)<\/p>\n Student Organization of Latina\/o\/x (SOL)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/equity\/clubs.asp” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Get Involved” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Advocacy Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”LOCUS” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”LOCUS” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n LOCUS’s<\/a> mission is to provide space, connection, and opportunities for authentic community building, identity-driven leadership, and resource sharing \u2013 by and for people who identify BIPOC. They provide resources for leaning, expressing, creating, and caring, among other ways to organize and advocate for change.<\/p>\n Check out their list of resources.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Cultural Wellness Center” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Cultural Wellness Center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cultural Wellness Center<\/span><\/a> is a community-initiated organization using experience-based knowledge to explain and solve issues.<\/p>\n Location: Minneapolis, MN<\/a> [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”African American Leadership Forum” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”African American Leadership Forum” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n African American Leadership Forum<\/span><\/a> provides resources for BIPOC and work in communities to develop a common agenda in order to create a more equitable, healthy, and just community. They identify disparities, heal the past and transform the future in key areas including public safety, employment, economic infrastructure, education, housing and healthcare.\u00a0<\/p>\n Contact: info@aalftc.org<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Humanize My Hoodie Movement” admin_label=”HMH” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Humanize My Hoodie Movement<\/a>‘s mission is to debunk the stereotyping by design revolutionary social justices campaigns for BIPOC to be humanized, not criminalized. This movement empowers Black people to stand up against racial injustices and the hoodies invites conversations as well as act as educational tools.<\/p>\n Contact Humanize My Hoodie<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Mental Health Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Mental Health Resources” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Steve Fund” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Steve Fund” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Steve Fund<\/a> is dedicated to supporting the mental health & emotional well-being of young people of color.<\/p>\n If you are in a crisis, text “STEVE” to 741741\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”The Trevor Project” admin_label=”Trevor Project” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Trevor Project<\/a> is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQIA+ youth.<\/p>\n Call: 1.866.488.7386 [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Asian American Suicide Prevention & Education (AASPE)” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”AASPE” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Call the Asian LifeNet Hotline<\/a> at 1.877.990.8585 [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Desi + South Asian LGBTQ+ (DeQH)” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”DeQH” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DeQH<\/a> are trained South Asian LGBTQ+ peer support volunteers that can help with questions regarding to gender and identity, family and culture, finding community in your area, advice for friend or family member, and more.<\/p>\n Write DeQH online<\/a> or call 908.367.3374 to talk<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NAMI<\/b><\/a> is a non-profit organization that helps individuals with mental illness by providing education, support and advocacy. They offer online peer-led support groups for African-Americans, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Melanin and Mental Health” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Melanin and Mental Health” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Melanin and Mental Health<\/b><\/a> is a directory for BIPOC communities to find mental health resources. Their resources include not only therapists, but also life coaches, psychiatrists, and treatment centers. They even have featured podcasts about what it’s like to go to therapy<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BEAM <\/span><\/a>is a resource to find mental health professionals in or around your area specifically for the Black community. Their mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience with getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.<\/p>\n Check out their Black Virtual Wellness Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Minnesota Teen Health Directory” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Minnesota Teen Health Directory” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Email: equity@winona.edu
Call: 507.457.5595<\/p>\n
Email: equity@winona.edu
Call: 507.457.2286<\/p>\nAdvocacy Resources<\/h3>\n
Email: info@culturalwellnesscenter.org<\/a>
Call: 612.721.5745<\/p>\nMental Health Resources<\/h3>\n
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