Why we should discuss dementia

by Liletta Harlem

Mental Health conversations in minority communities can be a challenge.

Why is it important that we have these conversations in our communities? Felicea C. Meyer-DeLoatch and Liletta Harlem address this topic, and why community support is key. Check out the full discussion in the video linked below.

About Felicea:

Felicea C. Meyer-DeLoatch, LCSW Felicea has been working with children and families for over twenty-five years in a variety of settings. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and General Education from Central Washington University, where she began her special education career in corrections education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she began her social work career providing intensive in-home court mandated therapy.

Felicea specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has a particular interest in working with adults on issues such as:

· trauma

· anxiety

· self-esteem

· obesity

· changing families

· social difficulties

This March, 2023, Felicea will open up her mental health clinic that will serve the community with the mission that they will reject no one that needs mental health help.

About Caregivers Support Groups:

If you are interested in participating in group sessions, or have services you would like to donate, email info@mynaturalme.info This program is under the Virginia state nonprofit My Natural Me www.mynaturalme.org.

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