 Haiti Mental Health Initiative Project Update
As a result of the leadership provided by Urban Initiatives and the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, the Haiti Mental Health Initiative Team at Fuller Theological Seminary met with professors Marjory Clermont Mathieu and Ronald Jean Jacques from the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Haiti. The purpose of their visit was to receive technical assistance for the development of the Center for Psychological Intervention and Research at the University of Haiti. The Center will provide mental health services and training for students and other professionals. The Center will also engage in psychological research in areas relevant to the Country of Haiti.
During their visit, they learned about the operation and administrative structure of Fuller Psychological and Family Services which is an Outreach Program of the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary and had an opportunity to learn about research conducted at the seminary's Travis Research Institute and the Center for Stress and Trauma Adjustment.
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Other Activities in Progress:
Urban Initiatives is serving as a consultant for other community-based activities which include:
Human Trafficking in Southern California which is a joint effort with Oasis USA, the Western U.S. Office for Stop the Traffik and the Office for Urban Initiatives at Fuller Theological Seminary. Through this partnership, a survey will be completed that will describe the needs of women and men who have been trafficked into Southern California from Asian countries.
The Merced County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness which is a strategy for the Merced County Association of Governments which is an association of city and county governments with members who meet to solve local regional problems including homelessness. For more information visit www.mc10yearplan.com. |
Community-Based and Faith-Based Institutes
Urban Initiatives has established several community-based and faith-based institutes that provide a wide-range of community research, education, evaluation, and development activities that include the following:
Institute for Community Psychology studies, designs, and implements assessments, policies, and programs that help community institutions and systems of care improve the quality of life of local neighborhoods. Activities have focused upon domestic violence, health care, homelessness, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment.
Institute for Transnational Research and Development is dedicated to the transformation of communities by engaging members in reflection and action that is based firmly in their contexts. ITRD understands the inter-connectivity of communities across national borders, thereby working to strengthen their natural networks and flows.
Institute for Vital Economic and Neighborhood Development facilitates neighborhood economic revitalization by creating viable employment and income generating opportunities through the development of successful worker-owned, small business enterprises.
Office for Urban Initiatives. In addition, Urban Initiatives has established the Office for Urban Initiatives in partnership with Fuller Theological Seminary which is located on the seminary campus. It provides opportunities for students and others from various educational institutions and other community organizations to strengthen their understanding of urban issues through collaborative research and community service.
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Urban Initiatives (formerly known as the Institute for Urban Research and Development)
responds to the economic, housing, and social needs of neighborhoods, cities, and counties from
local, regional, national, international, and faith-based perspectives through program development and community-based research. Such activities has focused on affordable housing, business development and education for micro-businesses, fair housing, health care, homelessness, human trafficking, migrant farming, and street vending. |
For information contact
Joe Colletti, PhD
Office for Urban Initiatives/ Fuller Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91182 626.304.3753
Sofia Herrera, PhD
Office for Urban Initiatives/ Fuller Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91182 626.304.3753
sofiaherrera@urban-initiatives.org
Andrew Wright Office for Urban Initiatives/ Fuller Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91182 626.304.3753
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