Black Brain Campaign Mental Health Resolution
At a glance
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- What: a ceremonial resolution honoring the Black Brain Campaign for a decade of work to reduce mental health stigma in the Black community and to train culturally competent clinicians. It was authored by Council President Johnson.
- Where it stands: presented in chambers on 2026-10-08. The captions show no separate vote.
- Next: the organization's four funding and policy asks are not tied to a bill yet.
Presentation
- Councilmember Bass presented it for Johnson, with Phillips, Gauthier, Landau, Ahmad, O'Rourke and Squilla at the podium. Bass said the group is headquartered in her district.
- The resolution cites low shares of Black psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, the group's free therapy and case management, and a 12-month licensure training program for social work graduates.
What the organization asked for
- The founder thanked Council for recent investment in community-based groups and asked for four things: more funding for community-based culturally competent providers, standardized mental health screenings at City-funded community centers, deeper investment in youth behavioral health programs, and a pathway to a therapist in every school.
- She said Black residents rely disproportionately on emergency and crisis services and noted rising overdose deaths.
Sources
- Council agenda for 2026-10-08: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1449169&GUID=4E09C8A3-7ED8-4C9D-9271-42052283D19E
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=nPeRxHFvviY
Discussion time
About 10 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 - City Council | 10 |
Log
- 2026-10-08 - City Council — Honored in chambers; founder asked for more provider funding, screenings at City centers and a therapist in every school.