JULY MONTH IS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

JULY MONTH IS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

[ID 1: The flyer has a white background with black text in a 3D appearance. At the top, it says "July Month", and at the bottom, it reads "BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month" in bold, thick green font. Below the title, many hands of different colors are raised in the air, representing diverse people. These hands are illustrated with simplified shapes and various clothing colors. The ODSC logo is in the bottom right corner.]

 

[ID 2: The flyer features a white background with the bold black text "TRAUMA IS REAL" on a green banner. Below this, the text reads: "Deaf BIPOC people face Racism, Ableism, and Abuse." A red square with the number "2x" inside is displayed next to the text: "They report that Deaf BIPOC individuals experience 2x as much trauma as hearing people." The ODSC logo is in the bottom right corner.]

 

[ID 3: The flyer has a white background with the bold black text "IT'S HARD TO SHARE" on a green banner at the top. Below, smaller black text states that many Deaf BIPOC adults and children don’t have safe ways to say "I'm hurting." (in red font). The black text continues: "That's why we must notice the signs — and believe their stories." The ODSC logo is in the bottom right corner.]

 

[ID 4: The flyer has a white background with bold black text that reads "HELP ISN'T ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL." Below, smaller text explains that without interpreters or cultural safety, support becomes out of reach. Purple text emphasizes: "True healing means: language + trust + culture." Graphics include: four raised, diverse-colored hands, a gold chain with the word "trust" at the bottom, and four arms interlocked across each other, showing unity in diverse colors. The ODSC logo is at the top right corner.]

 

[ID 5: The flyer has a white background with black text that reads "Real support exists" on a green banner. It features eleven sister and brother organizations and agencies that serve Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals in the state of Massachusetts.]

 

[ID 6: The flyer has a white background with bold black text that reads "BE AN ALLY TO DEAF BIPOC" on a green banner. Below this, in smaller purple text, it says "Ask:" followed by two questions: "What makes you feel safe?" "What helps you feel strong?" Then, in teal-colored text, it says "Then:" followed by the advice: "Listen, Believe, Support. And if you're white—be open, learn, and unlearn." The ODSC logo is in the bottom right corner.]