About Us

Our Vision

There is stigma associated with mental health care in the black community that has become generationally rooted. That stigma has led to large health disparities and decreased utilization of mental health resources.

Our Mission

Identify and reduce the stigmas men of color associate with seeking help for depression, anger, grief, trauma and stress. Identify resources available in the community. Teach methods of coping, and how to address the stress experienced by themselves and their brother.

Our Goals

Stop the stigma, Address the stress.

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About Us

Brother Let’s Talk is an organization established by mental health experts, professionals, and the community to address concerns about anger, stress, grief, and suicide experienced by men of color.

Inception

There is stigma associated with mental health care in the black community that has become generationally rooted. That stigma has led to large health disparities and decreased utilization of mental health resources. Brother Let’s Talk was pioneered in Birmingham, AL in the summer of 2017 by Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Moore, Community Activist Ralph Sims, Psychiatrist Dr. Artie Nelson, and Licensed Professional Counselor Jacques Austin to counteract the stigma. Along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Charlotte Jenkins, and Domestic Violence Professional Yvas Witherspoon, Brother Let’s Talk began.

STOP THE STIGMA, ADDRESS THE STRESS

A Discussion Series Facilitated by Men of Color Experts, Professionals, and the Community coming together to address concerns of Anger, Stress, Racial Trauma, Grief and Suicide experienced by Men of Color