BLKHLTH CARES Fellowship

BLKHLTH CARES Fellowship

Organization: BLKHLTH Inc (GA, US)

Program Type: Fellowship Program

Overview: BLKHLTH CARES (Community Advocacy for Racial Equity School) is a transformative fellowship program designed to empower emerging leaders with advocacy skills, mentorship, and real-world engagement needed to drive racial health equity in their communities. The program blends antiracism education, advocacy training, and real-world practice.

Program Format

Structure: Hybrid program blending virtual and in-person learning

Duration: One year

Time Commitment: Up to 5 hours per month

Components:

Monthly virtual sessions

In-person opportunities including Advocacy Day

Peer-to-peer mental health experiences

Social mixers

Focus Areas

Current cohort focus: Youth Mental Health Advocacy Across Georgia

Program addresses:

Antiracism education

Advocacy and organizing skills

Racial health equity advancement

Mental health systems strengthening

Community-based project development

Geographic Scope

• Primary: Georgia (current cohort)
• Previous cohorts: Atlanta and Washington, D.C.
• Approach: Place-based curriculum contextualized to each city's history, culture, and needs

Eligibility Requirements

Participant Criteria:

Age: 18-24 years old

Live in Georgia

Interested in career related to mental health, such as: public health practitioner, physician, nurse, physician assistant, doula, psychologist, social worker, counselor, therapist, health researcher, health educator, pharmacist, community health worker, case manager, mental health aide, or certified peer specialist

Committed to advancing racial justice and health equity for Black and other marginalized communities in Georgia

No previous advocacy or professional experience required

Curious, motivated young adults ready to grow leadership and make real impact

Award Details

Stipend: $750 upon completion of all program requirements

Note: Fellowship is an educational and leadership-building experience and is not intended to replace employment.

Fellowship Benefits

• Immersive hands-on learning projects
• Mentorship and exposure to leading racial health equity advocates and professionals
• Community engagement and collaboration with local health organizations
• Advocacy skill-building with tools, training, and support
• Paid participation stipend

Current Status

Applications Status: Currently closed

How to Stay Informed: Join mailing list and follow social media to be notified when next cohort begins recruiting

Funding Partners

• Georgia Health Initiative
• Communities in Action for Health Equity grant program
• Pfizer Multicultural Health Equity Collective (The Collective)
• Institute of Translational Equitable Medicine (ITEM)

Contact Information

For questions about BLKHLTH CARES, contact the organization through their website or social media channels.