About Us
Mission Statement
To engage Black women in California experiencing substance use disorder by providing culturally relevant resources and treatment options that empower their commitment to physical, spiritual and mental healing.
Why We Do It
Our sisters need our help. Statistics on substance use disorder show that substance-related overdose deaths in the Black community increased by 40% from 2015-2016, compared to only a 21% increase across the overall population.
And despite this disproportionate impact, our sisters have been left out of the substance use disorder treatment conversation and experience a lack of culturally relevant care.
See Her Bloom is here to ensure that Black women are a part of the treatment conversation and are treated with care to change the statistics.
No longer will our sisters be ignored and alone.
No longer will our sisters be treated with stigma and shame.
No longer will our sisters’ substance use disorder increase.
Moving forward we will only #SeeHerBloom.
Who We Are
Led by a coalition of women of color to address stigma associated with Black women and their specific needs concerning substance use disorder, this program is a project of the Center for Collaborative Planning. Development of See Her Bloom was funded by the California Department of Health Services’ MAT Expansion Project. Web design provided by RALLY.
See Her Bloom is proud to share that it works with over 25 community partners to execute this important work. It takes a village and our village is strong!
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for information about our campaign and submitting your story? Check out these popular inquiries and our answers.
See Her Bloom Partners
Leaders and impacted women across California have provided guidance and supported the design, implementation, and evaluation of this substance use disorder awareness campaign.Â
Tanesha Atwell
Reach Out
Shantay Davies-Balch
Black Wellness and Prosperity Center
Jeanelle Fulgencio
Stallant Health
Bertha Gorman
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter
Laura Guzman
Harm Reduction Coalition
Ranita Harris
African American Health Network, Roberts Family Development Center
Miriam Hernandez
Westside Family Preservation Services Network
Karen Hill
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES
Theresa Hunter
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE, SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Rev. Bronica Martindale-Taylor
The Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation
Sydney McKinney
NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN’S JUSTICE INSTITUTE
Lisa Miller
Pivot Sacramento
Mary Nicholson
Healings in Motion
Ale del Pinal
West Oakland Punks with Lunch
Aurora Ramirez
Westside Family Preservation Services Network
Janette Robinson-Flint
Black Women for Wellness
Shannon Shaw
Her Health First
Dr. Elizabeth Sherrell-Davis
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter
Alinea Stevens
Chapa-De Indian Health
Arden Tucker
Etisha Wilbon
Mental Health Systems, Inc