Sharing the Burden: Reflections on Shavuot and Mental Health From a Parent’s Perspective
Shavuot, or the “Festival of Weeks” in Hebrew (חג השבועות, Chag HaShavuot), occurs fifty days after the second day of Passover. Although the […]
Transforming the Way The Jewish Community Understands
MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
In the Jewish community, discussions about mental illness and substance abuse tend to be rare, if they happen at all. As a result, many individuals and their families suffer in private and lack the information necessary to address their issues. The Blue Dove Foundation is working toward advancing these conversations, eradicating shame and educating the community.
“WHOEVER SAVES A LIFE, SAVES THE WORLD”
(Mishnah Sanhadren 4:5)
(Mishnah Sanhadren 4:5)
EDUCATION, AWARENESS & OUTREACH
Raising awareness through outreach is the first step in educating people about health-related issues like mental illness and addiction. We offer a variety of resources for groups and individuals:
Upcoming Events
May
13
Thu
#QTS Book Night at the Jewish Book Council festival of Reading, PA
May
14
Fri
For the final Shabbat of mental health awareness week, our theme is gratitude. As we look back on everything we have learned this month, we must sit back and feel gratitude for the countless organizations and members of our community who were out in full force bringing conversations about mental wellness and mental health to the forefront, both this month and all year long. We must also feel gratitude for the people and things in our lives that provide us with calm and safety throughout the year, that we may not otherwise take the time to recognize.
May
17
Mon
Shavuot – Check Out Our Shavuot Resources
May
19
Wed
The Blue Dove Foundation Mental Wellness Workshops Part 2: Recognizing When Someone Needs Help
May 19 @ 1:00 pm
The Blue Dove Foundation Mental Wellness Workshops Part 2: Recognizing When Someone Needs Help. Hope is one of the greatest resources we have to change the culture of silence and stigma around mental health issues in the Jewish community. The Blue Dove Foundation wants to inspire people to be educated, courageous, and confident in offering hope and support to those who struggle with their mental well-being and addiction.
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