2026-04-29T08:00:45-07:00 2025-12-31 473261107 Ryan M Armento CPA PLLC 1001 Bannock St Suite 428 Denver CO 80204 990EZ 2025-01-01 880541300 Black Mental Health Village BLAC 6156697015 4173 POLK FOREST CIRCLE NASHVILLE TN 37207 BENAIAS ESAYEAS Executive Director 2026-04-29 true Ryan M Armento P01866182 9708190885 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.bmhv.org/ X X 0 0 0 0 0 120781 120781 X 140238 5591 145829 0 25048 120781 0 BMH VILLAGE IS A BOLD, LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION HARNESSING COMMUNITY, DATA, AND NOVEL TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE INNOVATIVE WHOLE-PERSON HEALING AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION. THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED HEALING INITIATIVES, WE AIM TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES AND THE WELL-BEING OF BLACK AND MINORITIZED COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA, POVERTY, OR LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS. HBCU/College Mental Health Program Our HBCU/College Mental Health Program addresses mental health challenges among college students through our Ambassador Program and tailored initiatives. We deliver mental health education, advocacy, and resourcesboth online and in-persondesigned for the unique needs of students. Key Efforts Include: - Social media campaigns to educate and advocate for mental health awareness. - Annual Mental Health & Health Justice Conferences for dialogue and skill-building. - Media engagement, including radio shows and podcasts. - Community engagement through tabling events, town halls, and Lunch & Learn sessions. Community Mental Health Programming We offer holistic mental health programming to promote well-being and resilience across communities. Activities include: - Therapeutic practices: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy sessions. - Support spaces: Peer-led support groups, Healing for Healers workshops, and youth-focused programming. - Community-building: Mental health kickbacks and listening sessions to foster connection. Fiscally Sponsored Programs We amplify our impact by fiscally sponsoring initiatives like: - Men IQ: Addressing mental health needs of men through targeted resources. - Nanas Circle: Providing culturally grounded support for intergenerational healing. At Black Mental Health Village, our Harm Reduction & Health Initiative empowers communities by providing accessible tools, education, and partnershipswith a focus on equitable support for those most impacted. Key Offerings Include: - Overdose Prevention: Naloxone training and distribution. - Sexual Health: Education and resources condoms, testing strips. - COVID-19 Response: Testing, vaccines, and public health education. - Supplies Distribution: Free naloxone kits, COVID tests, and harm reduction materials. Vaccine Equity Access Program VEAP Our VEAP initiative bridges gaps in healthcare access by providing: - Vaccine education tailored to communities of color. - COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, prioritizing elderly and high-risk groups. - Targeted outreach to address systemic barriers and inequities. The Capacity Building Program at Black Mental Health Village strengthens mental health competencies and advances health justice through comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. Our program focuses on three key areas: 1. Organizational Support: We help organizations integrate trauma-informed care and mental health programming into their existing services 2. Community Empowerment: We equip community members with practical skills through: - Mental health workshops - Resource toolkits - Educational programming 3. Professional Development: We support mental health professionals through: - Clinical internships - Conference speaking opportunities - Abstract publication support -Continuing education This multi-tiered approach builds sustainable mental health capacity across communities while fostering the next generation of mental health leaders. CHRISHUN DORSEY Chairman 10.00 0 GEOFFREY HERVEY Chairman 5.00 0 ANDREA HANCOCK COO 20.00 0 BENAIAS ESAYEAS Executive Dir. 40.00 0 Courtney Heard Secretary 5.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false TN BENAIAS ESAYEAS 4173 POLK FOREST CIRCLE NASHVILLE TN 37207 8326604256 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 61225 209294 169454 439973 0 0 61225 209294 169454 439973 0 439973 0 0 0 439973 X 0.00000 Other Assets.1005 Accounts Receivable - Beginning $5591 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0 Total Liabilities.1001 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $25048 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0