Coalition of Racial Equity in Mental Health
CORE Racial Equity Statement
Core Mental Health acknowledges we have inherited, and are part of, a pervasive system of racial inequities. We work to eliminate these inequities within our coalition and the communities we serve through providing resources and programs that illuminate stories and lived experiences. This work reflects our values and deepens relationships.
We strive to be a bridge for communication and understanding within the professional network of health providers and the communities they serve. We embrace the healing aspects of engaged activism for transforming racial inequalities and systems of oppression. We commit to bringing our optimism, curiosity and willingness to change to this never-ending work and to our collective liberation.
Fellowships 2025
CORE is offering up to 10 fellowships with $2000 award to Black/African American graduate students studying mental health in MA (Clinical Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health programs), who are required to do paid or unpaid internships for their degree.
The deadline for applications extended to Sept. 15, 2025.
CORE's History
In 1992, CORE Mental Health (formerly CHNA17) was one of 27 coalitions established as part of a statewide community-based framework by the Department of Public Health to support community health.
Today, CORE is a non-profit coalition bringing racial equity to mental health supports for people of color through innovative community collaborations.