The Black Cat Coffee House
What We Are About
A society where people with mental health conditions have final say over their lives and more influence and representation in their communities.
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To create a compassionate and inclusive environment with opportunities for economic advancements, community building, and advocacy for people in recovery from mental health conditions.
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Whole Person Mental Healthcare:
We advocate for more accessible and higher quality mental health care that addresses the whole person.
We are committed to finding solutions prior to an issue escalating to a crisis situation.
Belonging:
We work to create a safe, compassionate community with open and honest communication
and a commitment to listening. We want it to be clear that individuals with mental health
conditions are not alone in their recovery regardless of the path they chose.
Collaboration:
We recognize that mental health conditions do not exist separate from other issues
that individuals’ face in their lifetime. Discrimination, stigma, and social inequalities
have a dramatic impact on mental health and we seek to have more equal access
to culturally appropriate and inclusive resources.
Discernment:
We listen to the wisdom that comes with lived experience. We trust individuals with
mental health conditions because they are the experts on their lives and experiences.
Purpose:
We support others as they explore individual pursuits and deeper meaning.
We provide opportunities for meaningful activities and invite people to relax and laugh.
We advocate for more accessible and higher quality mental health care that addresses the whole person.
We are committed to finding solutions prior to an issue escalating to a crisis situation.
Belonging:
We work to create a safe, compassionate community with open and honest communication
and a commitment to listening. We want it to be clear that individuals with mental health
conditions are not alone in their recovery regardless of the path they chose.
Collaboration:
We recognize that mental health conditions do not exist separate from other issues
that individuals’ face in their lifetime. Discrimination, stigma, and social inequalities
have a dramatic impact on mental health and we seek to have more equal access
to culturally appropriate and inclusive resources.
Discernment:
We listen to the wisdom that comes with lived experience. We trust individuals with
mental health conditions because they are the experts on their lives and experiences.
Purpose:
We support others as they explore individual pursuits and deeper meaning.
We provide opportunities for meaningful activities and invite people to relax and laugh.