CAMHS Racial Justice Statement 

 

The pattern and practice of systematic violence against Black and Brown people, as  evidenced most recently by the violent murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, is inconsistent with basic human values and our values at CAMHS.  We, the clinicians in CAMHS, commit ourselves, professionally and personally, to both words and actions of anti-racism in an effort to support the mental health and well- being of our students, faculty, and staff of color.  We will hold space for our  clients to address and treat racial trauma, systematic oppression, and the effects of enduring, active threat to the health and livelihood of all marginalized identities, and  particularly Black bodies today.  We will continue to condemn dehumanizing actions,  engage in collective dialogue and provide our services in a manner conducive to building unity, trust, and respect for marginalized groups through compassion, support and solidarity. 

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