Community Responsive Wellness Program

27/04/2026

Proud of Amaya Noguera, Program Officer of the Community Responsive Wellness Program who co-authored this piece with her father—naming what too many systems ignore: the reality of being Black, unhoused, and navigating mental health in California.

We cannot talk about homelessness without talking about race.
We cannot talk about mental health without talking about access.
And we cannot talk about solutions without centering community.

At a time when prevention is finally being recognized as essential—not optional —this article pushes us to go further: toward culturally rooted care, structural change, and real investment in our people.

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Typical mental health efforts missed many Black Californians who are homeless, but some organizations made progress until Trump’s recent funding cuts.

07/03/2026

A night like no other

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Last night was INCREDIBLE! Infinite gratitude to Ryan McClinton, Adimu Madyun, Brutha Peace, Pierre, Brutha Keon, Azia Cherry and all of the people that came out to join such a transformative event.

13/02/2026

Community Community we need you and your voice!

Wednesday, February 25 from 6-8pm at the Crest Theater

Free!

24/03/2025

The Center’s Community Responsive Wellness Program welcomes Dr. Tameka Jackson, with partner , to our team of dedicated therapists.

Dr. Tameka Jackson is a licensed psychologist with Holding Space, and she also maintains a thriving private practice where she provides individual and couples therapy. She’s deeply committed to delivering culturally affirming care and brings a wealth of experience in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the Black community.

This program offers free therapy services to eligible Sacramento community members. Visit the link in our bio to see if you qualify and apply today.

20/03/2025

The Center’s Community Responsive Wellness Program welcomes Dr. Shacunda Rodgers, with partner , to our team of dedicated therapists.

Dr. Shacunda (pronounced Sha-KON-da) Rodgers is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Her clinical interests include treating people with depression, relationship problems, trauma, and grief and loss. As a practicing psychologist for nearly twenty years, Dr. Rodgers is also the founder and executive director of Holding Space, whose mission is to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of people of African descent.

This program offers free therapy services to eligible Sacramento community members. Visit the link in our bio to see if you qualify and apply today.

06/03/2025

The Center’s Community Responsive Wellness Program welcomes our new partner, . Holding Space is a collective of holistic health practitioners dedicated to creating environments of wholeness and healing as the trauma-informed culturally responsive therapy provider.

This program offers free therapy services to eligible Sacramento community members. Visit the link in our bio to see if you qualify and apply today.

20/02/2025

As our team at Sierra Health Foundation honors Black History this month, we’re excited to announce the re-launch of The Center’s Community Responsive Wellness Program. With support from SAMHSA funding and in partnership with Holding Space, we are proud to offer crisis-responsive, culturally informed therapy services tailored for the Black/African American community in Sacramento.

If you’re ready to take the first step, we invite you to visit our website to learn more and apply. If you meet our diagnostic criteria, you may be eligible for 12 free therapy sessions with our compassionate team of therapists, dedicated to guiding you through personal challenges and supporting your wellness journey.

Not sure if therapy is right for you? Our trusted community partners, African American Healing Network (Roberts Family Development Center), Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center, Soul Space (ONTRACK Program Resources) and Brothers of Sankofa (Improve Your Tomorrow), are here to assist you on your path to wellness.

Please share this message with your networks to help us reach those who may benefit from these vital services.