An evening of storytelling, insights, and community, hosted by BeWell ATL, in partnership with the Blue Dove Foundation. Community Leaders will #QuietTheSilence by sharing their journeys through grief, mental health crises, and healing, offering hard-earned wisdom and hope.

Articles, Community Support, Jewish Support, Mental Health Support, Stories of Hope, Support Resources

Esther Asked for Help; So Should You – The Power of Support Groups in Recovery

Written with Selah BK | Recovery journeys can be about a variety of conditions, including alcoholism and substance misuse. With the overabundance of messaging around addiction and drug use online and in popular culture, many struggling with addiction feel they can face it on their own, believing they already know what they need to do to overcome their struggles. This sense of independence can be healthy and lead to successful recovery for some, but for others, the lack of community and accountability can be a barrier to healing, leaving them feeling isolated or unsupported in their recovery process. That is where support groups come in.

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The Difference Between Haman and Mordechai is You: Resisting Peer Pressure and Underage Drinking on Purim

By Avraham Walkenfeld | Despite social expectations and pressure, Mordechai’s refusal to bow to someone diametrically opposed to his values demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his own. What makes this an especially powerful example is the explanation in the following verse of why he refused to bow to a wicked man like Haman: He was a Jew. To be a Jew is to live by your beliefs — Live by Them (Vayikra 18:5) — and there is no holiday where that message is needed more than Purim.

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Faith Weekend of Action for Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar

Learn about mental health resources for faith-based and community organizations from SAMHSA, the United Church of Christ, Hope Made Strong, and Blue Dove Foundation. Learn how your congregation and community can help those struggling with their mental health.

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Coping with Grief and Trauma Following October 7 and Recent Events in Israel, Gaza and the United States

By Ruth Weinberg, LPC | There is no one Jewish experience or perspective. Clients expressed a huge range of feelings, reactions, opinions and political beliefs. This has been an unbelievable time in our world. My heart goes out to all living beings struggling with the terror and violence they have lived, witnessed or been exposed to. In addition, I empathize with all those who have endured hateful and painful experiences as they try to cope with these events. Though sadly there is no easy fix for our pain, this article offers strategies for coping with grief and trauma arising from the recent violence in the Middle East and the reverberating antisemitism that has followed.

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6 Tips for Supporting a Grieving Loved One | By The Jewish Board

When a loved one experiences loss, knowing how to support them can be difficult. Amidst this uncertainty, however, one thing remains clear: the need for genuine empathy and understanding.

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Tweens, Teens, and Mental Health with In the City Camps

The Blue Dove Foundation recently partnered with In the City Camps, to talk about important issues related to raising mentally healthy children, and fostering mental wellness within our children. We hope you find them as helpful and impactful as we do.