What Black Folks Need to Know About Psychiatric Care in Georgia

Heart Space is a healing circle that provides a space for Black folks to decompress and connect. This Atlanta Heart Space Healing Circle centers BEAM's What I Wish My People Had Known, The Psychiatric Green Book: A Guide for Black Folks as a tool for learning, reflection, and community conversation. Together, we'll explore how Black people can navigate psychiatric crises and mental health systems with greater knowledge, care, and support while honoring the long tradition of Black communities creating pathways to healing outside of systems that have often caused harm. Using the Green Book as our guide, participants will discuss practical strategies for supporting themselves and their loved ones, share experiences, and deepen their understanding of community-based care.

*Accessibility Statement: ASL services are available, as well as closed captioning. ASL needs must be indicated by August 11, 2026. Please email [email protected]

About the venue: The MURPH is a space for individuals, organizations, groups and communities to gather, work, dream, scheme and take action for our collective liberation.

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If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]

COVID Protocol
We encourage our community to be mindful of engaging in-person events with safety and communal responsibility in mind. We recognize that the pandemic is not over and many members of our community are immunocompromised. We strongly encourage the use of masks. Please do not attend the event if you are feeling ill. COVID tests and face masks will be available on site.

Disclaimer: BEAM’s programs are not recorded and meant for educational purposes only. They are not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service.

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Ticket Purchases

At BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you.

Complimentary tickets - are for our community members who frankly just ain't got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There's a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event.

General admission - are regularly priced tickets for the type of event.

If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]