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Who we are?
Polycarpe is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization which helps with mental health awareness outreach in Caribbean Communities. We are celebrating 15 years of providing educational awareness and trying to remove that strong stigma put on those with a mental illness.
Our Mission
To promote mental health awareness throughout the Caribbean Community by outreach and research of current trends in treatment in order to refer clients to available services.
Polycarpe will decrease mental health stigma within Caribbean Communities through education & evidence-based research by promoting awareness of mental health challenges in order to increase access and use of mental health services, when needed, by Caribbean people.
What is Mental Health?
A psychological state of mind that is well balanced to handle stress or adversity with minimal mental strain due to effective use of positive coping skills.
What is a Mental illness?
Any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric assistance.
What is Counseling?
Professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems.