Reducing Stigma

In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Downtown Brooklyn

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Justice impacted individuals

Low income individuals

Older adults

People with disabilities

People struggling with mental illness

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Individuals with mental illness face stigma in the community, they may be viewed in a negative way, treated differently or made to feel ashamed

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Forming a support group that is community led and with inclusive participants

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

11217