Black Mental Health Response Team at BestSelf

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Supporting Black youth includes recognizing their experiences, identities, and the systemic challenges they may face, wh...
11/24/2025

Supporting Black youth includes recognizing their experiences, identities, and the systemic challenges they may face, while working to create spaces where they can thrive. Here are four meaningful ways parents and communities can provide support to youth:

1. Create Safe, Affirming Spaces: Encourage open conversations, listen and validate feelings, and connect youth with culturally aware mentors and counselors.

2. Promote Holistic Health: Support physical and mental well-being through access to healthy food, safe recreation, therapy, stress management, and rest.

3. Foster Educational and Creative Empowerment: Advocate for equitable opportunities, expose youth to diverse examples of Black excellence, and encourage creative self-expression.

4. Build Community Connection and Cultural Pride: Celebrate Black history and culture, engage in youth programs and intergenerational events, and strengthen networks of families and leaders.

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

If you're feeling overwhelmed, here are simple ways to manage daily stress:💤 Prioritize sleep, balanced meals, hydration...
11/03/2025

If you're feeling overwhelmed, here are simple ways to manage daily stress:

💤 Prioritize sleep, balanced meals, hydration, and movement — these habits fuel your body and mind, making it easier to cope with daily challenges.

🧘‍♀️ Try deep breathing, mindfulness, or journaling — these techniques help calm your nervous system and provide mental clarity.

✅ Stay organized with lists and realistic goals — this reduces feelings of heightened emotiones and helps you stay focused and productive.

💬 Lean on friends, family, or a professional for support — having someone to talk to can ease anxiety and remind you that you’re not alone.

📵 Set healthy boundaries — limiting screen time and protecting your personal time gives your mind the space it needs to recharge.

Small steps can make a big impact on your mental well-being.

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

You are more than your online presence. Prioritize your peace.Drop a comment if you’ve felt the effects of social media ...
10/14/2025

You are more than your online presence. Prioritize your peace.
Drop a comment if you’ve felt the effects of social media overload — let’s talk about it.



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

Prioritizing your well-being is not selfish — it’s essential.Tag a sister who needs this reminder. ✨ Material...
09/30/2025

Prioritizing your well-being is not selfish — it’s essential.

Tag a sister who needs this reminder. ✨



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

When everything feels out of control it can spike your anxiety. When you focus on what’s within your power, you feel a m...
09/18/2025

When everything feels out of control it can spike your anxiety. When you focus on what’s within your power, you feel a measure of control.

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

We’re navigating a lot right now — racial trauma, mental health stigma, and the pressure to stay informed. It is imperat...
09/09/2025

We’re navigating a lot right now — racial trauma, mental health stigma, and the pressure to stay informed. It is imperative to find support. Here are some tips to help you, so you don't have to carry it alone.

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

09/03/2025

THIS WEEKEND WAS A VIBE!
The Black Mental Health Response Team at BestSelf had the absolute honor of partnering with DJ Brei & Friends for an unforgettable Backpack Giveaway!
From the bounce house to the beats, from fresh produce to powerful community resources, the energy was unmatched. We handed out backpacks filled with school supplies, connected families with mental health support, danced to live music, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and even helped some parents get their little ones enrolled in daycare.

We appreciate everyone who showed up, volunteered, supported, or simply stopped by. Community care is mental health care — and we’re here for all of it.

Need support? Want to connect? Reach out to the Black Mental Health Response Team at BestSelf. We see you, we hear you & we're here for you!

Call us at 716-710-5151! Hit Option 2 to reach the team!

For the FIRST TIME we are hosting a Back 2 School Book Bag Giveaway! DJ Brei & Friends have partnered with The Black Men...
08/27/2025

For the FIRST TIME we are hosting a Back 2 School Book Bag Giveaway!

DJ Brei & Friends have partnered with The Black Mental Health Response Team at Best Self to give back to the community in a big way!

✅ Free school supplies
🎶 Music & fun activities
🍔 Food for the family

239 Lombard St, Buffalo, NY 14212
Saturday, August 30th | 12PM – 4PM (or until supplies last)

Special THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making this possible:
Appleseeds 123 Daycare
Virtuous Elegance Hair Boutique
Cold Spring Free Spirit Church
The Ink Gallery Tattoo Parlor
The GOAT Sports Lounge

Let’s get our kids ready for a successful school year together! ✨

Summer can be a time of joy, connection, and healing — but only if we give ourselves permission to slow down. Here are a...
08/26/2025

Summer can be a time of joy, connection, and healing — but only if we give ourselves permission to slow down. Here are a few reminders to help you care for your mental health while making the most out of the end of the summer.

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

We have a constant exposure to social media and issues within the world, and this can lead to high anxiety. However, you...
08/12/2025

We have a constant exposure to social media and issues within the world, and this can lead to high anxiety. However, you can protect your peace by trying these tips.

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

Our Black Mental Health Response Team at BestSelf had a great time connecting with everyone at National Night Out last w...
08/11/2025

Our Black Mental Health Response Team at BestSelf had a great time connecting with everyone at National Night Out last week 💚

This event brings neighbors and police together to build stronger, safer communities — and we’re proud to be part of it! BestSelf Behavioral Health

Last week, we had the pleasure of joining BankOnBuffalo for "Health and Wealth" at Cleve Hill Plaza, where the community...
08/11/2025

Last week, we had the pleasure of joining BankOnBuffalo for "Health and Wealth" at Cleve Hill Plaza, where the community came together for a day filled with connection, care, and resources. Everyone enjoyed free health screenings, a delicious lunch from Cater 2 U Food Truck, and convenient on-site banking services all in one welcoming space.

If you couldn’t make it, we’re still here for you 💚

Call 716-710-5151 option 2. In the event of a mental heath emergency, please call 988.

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695 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY
14211

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+17168840888

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