Crisis Group Inc, 674 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216, US

People of Color in Crisis Inc (POCC) is a program based in Brooklyn, NY, that aims to improve the quality of life for residents of Alameda County who have mental health issues. They provide a strong consumer voice in the mental health system and the community, advocating for a consumer-driven, culturally competent, and holistic approach to mental health services. POCC organizes events, conferences, and support groups, and works towards ensuring that consumer-run programs receive funding and support from the county. The Pool of Consumer Champions (POCC) is a highly effective effort in California that empowers individuals with lived experience to shape the planning and implementation of mental health programs at the county level. Started to advocate for consumer-run programs to receive funding, POCC has successfully influenced the allocation of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds in Alameda County. With the support of the Consumer Relations Team and Behavioral Health Care Administration, POCC has played a crucial role in combating stigma and discrimination, organizing conferences, and ensuring that the consumer perspective is integrated into mental health care.Generated from the website