AWI Voices With Impact 2022: World Premiere of Short Films Exploring Substance Use Disorder and Recovery

The world premiere of 5 short films around the topic of Substance Use Disorder and Recovery, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

About this event

Films that were screened at this premiere on June 27 included:

  • “Bloom” by Asha Alaji-Sharif
  • “Coming Home to Myself” by Feyannie Hung & Nicole Kennedy
  • “Once Upon a Time” by Athena Russell
  • “Promise” by Lane Michael Stanley
  • “Save The Queen” by Lucie Rachel and 1990s Chris

The premiere was followed by a week-long festival of dialogue and discussion from June 29 – July 1. All sessions were free and open to the public.

You can view the recording for this event on Facebook and YouTube!

Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)

Details

Day:Monday
Date:June 27, 2022
Time:1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue

Art With Impact

Online

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
I felt in community with others who were able to share in my experiences. "
-Premiere Attendee

Partners

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission The MHSOAC provides vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. MHSOAC holds public mental health systems accountable, provides oversight for eliminating disparities; promotes wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensures positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.
BetterHelp BetterHelp makes professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).
American Psychiatric Association Foundation We are the non-profit affiliate of the American Psychiatric Association. Our public programs are designed to educate and empower, and are focused on:
  • Eliminating stigma,
  • Improving access to high quality mental health care,
  • Increasing public awareness, and
  • Addressing the chronically unmet needs of underserved populations.

APAF initiatives are designed for schools, the workplace, the justice system, and faith communities. All of our work is centered on on one goal: A mentally healthy nation for all. For more information and complimentary resources, visit apafdn.org.