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
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.
May
20
Thu
#QuietingtheSilence Book Event at the Tidewater Jewish community’s Jewish Book Festival
May 20 @ 7:30 pm
#QuietingtheSilence Book Event at the Tidewater Jewish community’s Jewish Book Festival
May
21
Fri
NAMI FaithNet Introducing Blue Dove for Catholic University Academic Study
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NAMI FaithNet Introducing Blue Dove for Catholic University Academic Study – Registration Link Coming Soon
The theme of the third Shabbat of Mental Health Awareness Month is Inclusivity. When cultivating a community engaged with and sensitive to mental illness/wellness, you must be inclusive of those who are living with mental illness to ensure that you are truly creating a healthy environment for all. This Shabbat, look outside of your home for those who may not have a place to go, or a zoom to join, and invite them to your Shabbat table.
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