As Rachel Bryant, a Black-Latina alumna of the counseling psychology graduate program at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in […more…]
California Institute of Integral Studies
www.ciis.edu
(415) 917-3771
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Rachel Bryant
Mission
CIIS facilitates radical transformation through unique and dynamic educational experiences in the service of self, society, and Earth. We also commit to living our seven cherished values, and in so doing lay the foundation for a strong and unified community built upon wisdom, trust, and collective spirit.
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I felt seen, held, cared for, and educated in a way I have never experienced in my life. I now have tools that were created specifically to uplift my community.
Making Mental Health Therapy Culturally Accessible
With the explosive need for mental health services in the wake of the pandemic, which disproportionately impacted communities of color, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is seeking $100,000 in donations – which will be matched with a $100,000 gift from the school’s board – to build a pipeline for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to advance from graduate students to professional mental health clinicians.
CIIS suggests three tiers of donations:
$1,500 – Provides 1 year of professional mentorship.
$5,000 – Secures 1 year of financial support for a therapist-in-training.
$15,000 – Funds 1 year of culturally relevant programs for clinical trainees.
Key Supporters
California Department of Health Care Access & Information
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Bothin Foundation
California Wellness Foundation
Evolve Foundation
Fetzer Institute
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
Templeton World Charity Foundation
William G. Irwin Charity Foundation
Union Bank/U.S. Bank
Association of Black Psychologists, Bay Area Chapter
Association of Ramaytush Ohlone
GLIDE Memorial Church
Huckleberry Youth Services
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness
Angela Alioto
Angela Davis
Helen Desai
Michael & Gityjoon Hebel
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Joanna Macy
Lynne Twist
Alice Walker