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Supporting youth exposed to gun violence requires a trauma-informed approach.This means recognizing the impact of stress...
03/26/2026

Supporting youth exposed to gun violence requires a trauma-informed approach.

This means recognizing the impact of stress and trauma while creating environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Healing, connection, and prevention go hand-in-hand.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health. BestSelf Behavioral Health

During Women's History Month, it's important to share how Black women have played powerful roles in challenging violence...
03/13/2026

During Women's History Month, it's important to share how Black women have played powerful roles in challenging violence, protecting communities, and advocating for justice throughout history. Their courage, leadership, and resilience continue to inspire generations. BestSelf Behavioral Health

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/26/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Thomas Parham is a psychologist and former American Psychological Association president whose work focuses on wellness, identity, and culturally responsive care. His leadership continues to guide practices that support healing and help people be their best selves.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health. BestSelf Behavioral Health

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/24/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Kenneth Clark was a psychologist whose research on racial identity and self-esteem shaped child mental health and influenced broader system changes. His work highlighted how supporting mental health helps people thrive and reach their potential. His legacy lives on in BestSelf Behavioral Health's work to promote health, hope, recovery, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/19/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Carl Bell was a psychiatrist and public health leader who emphasized prevention, early support, and community-based mental health care. His work showed how meeting people early and locally can strengthen well-being and improve long-term outcomes. His legacy lives on in BestSelf Behavioral Health's work to promote health, hope, recovery, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/17/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Thema Bryant is a psychologist, trauma expert, and former president of the American Psychological Association whose work focuses on healing, restoration, and empowerment. Her approach reinforces care that supports recovery while helping people reconnect with hope and purpose.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health. BestSelf Behavioral Health

✨Last year, Buffalo Fashion Runway brought bold creativity, powerful stories, and a crowd that showed up for culture, co...
02/17/2026

✨Last year, Buffalo Fashion Runway brought bold creativity, powerful stories, and a crowd that showed up for culture, community, and connection. This year, the experience reaches a historic new stage.

BestSelf is proud to partner with Buffalo Fashion Runway for Black Carpet III, Buffalo’s premier fashion and culture event honoring 100 years of Black History Month in the U.S. In 2026, the show also makes history as the first-ever fashion production held at Shea's Performing Arts Center during its centennial celebration.

With creativity, talent, and community at the forefront, this event is more than fashion show — it’s a movement.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.sheas.org/performances/black-carpet/

🗓️ February 28 | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍 Shea’s Performing Arts Center

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/12/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Joseph White, known as the “Godfather of Black Psychology,” reframed mental health through a strengths-based and culturally responsive lens. His leadership helped shift the focus toward resilience, empowering people to see themselves as capable, whole, and deserving of care. His legacy lives on in BestSelf Behavioral Health's work to promote health, hope, recovery, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

02/12/2026

✨ BestSelf is proud to partner with Buffalo Fashion Runway for Black Carpet III, Buffalo’s premier fashion and culture event honoring Black History Month and celebrating excellence in all forms. In 2026, it takes a historic leap: for the first time ever, a fashion production will be held inside Shea’s Buffalo Theatre during its 100-year centennial celebration, the same year the United States marks 100 years of recognizing Black History Month.

This is more than a show. It’s a moment for emerging designers, artists, families, and first-time guests to come together in one of the city’s most iconic spaces. It’s about access, representation, creativity, and community all sharing the same stage while honoring history and shaping what’s next.

Be part of a historic night in Buffalo and experience a runway that goes far beyond the threads.

🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://www.sheas.org/performances/black-carpet/

📅 Date: February 28
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Shea’s Performing Arts Center (646 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202)

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental...
02/10/2026

This Black History Month, we celebrate the people whose courage and innovation have paved the way for progress in mental health care.

Dr. Alvin Poussaint was a psychiatrist and civil rights advocate who explored how racism and trauma affect mental health across families and communities. His work pushed the field to support wellness, dignity, and opportunity as essential to quality of life. His legacy lives on in BestSelf Behavioral Health's work to promote health, hope, recovery, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.

Materials developed through Cooperative Agreement and in partnership with the NYS Office of Mental Health.

One of our community partners, BIPOC Parent Voice, is hosting "Healing Together: Lifting Up Individuals and Communities,...
02/06/2026

One of our community partners, BIPOC Parent Voice, is hosting "Healing Together: Lifting Up Individuals and Communities," a free, Black History Month series focused on mental health in the Black community. 🖤

Virtual keynotes are on Wednesdays, February 7, 14, and 21, with additional Saturday sessions.

They’re also hosting an in-person "Fathers and Men: Mental Health Wellness and Workforce Symposium" on Thursday, February 26 (Rochester) and Saturday, February 28 (Buffalo) to support mental health and career development, with meals provided.

Learn more and register for either the virtual series or in-person symposium at bipocparentvoice.org.

02/05/2026

The BestSelf Behavioral Health Intensive Crisis Center is open now, 24/7, to help residents who are struggling.

The center provides voluntary behavioral interventions, medication management, support for mild to moderate withdrawal or intoxication, psychosocial assessments and more.

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695 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY
14211

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