Our Programs
Black Men's Project
About
Another Life Foundation has started "The Black Men's Project" to bring awareness of mental
wellness in the Black/African American community. It is well-known that barbershops are
community gathering spots for African American/Black males. The Black Men's Project is focused
on communicating the importance of mental health/wellness in the community.
This will be done by collaborating with different barbershops and beauty shops in the community,
to host Black male speakers for a 90-minute event. These community leaders in this informal
setting will share their inspirational stories, experiences, coping skills, workable strategies,
encouragement to seek help, and resources for achieving mental health/wellness. Those in
attendance will be able to participate in the conversations, ask questions, and get feedback from
the speakers while receiving a free haircut and enjoying refreshments and entertainment.
Project Goals
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Our goal is to educate men and boys of color in the community about the importance of mental health and wellness.
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Our vision is a world without stigma, and greater opportunities to achieve mental wellness.
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Our focus is on using a culturally competent approach and involving diverse community leaders to communicate the importance of mental wellness in the Black/African American community.
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Our mission is to build a culture of mental wellness among men and boys of color through promoting advocacy, also building and organizing a movement.
Our Upcoming Virtual Event
The Black Men's Project: Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 1:00 to 3:00
Those in attendance will have a chance to win:
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a FREE haircut coupon from participating barbershops in the community
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a FREE face mask
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a FREE water bottle from our clean water sponsor.
If you are interested in becoming a speaker or want to become a hosting barbershop for our
next event, contact us.
SOAR Social Security Representatives
About
Alifef provides SOAR trained Appointed Representatives to the community to assist those applying for SSI/SSDI benefits.
The purpose of this program to increase access to SSI/SSDI and Medicaid/Medicare for eligible adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, and those who have been incarcerated.
Our services
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Becoming your appointed representative, which enables us to act on your behalf
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Starting the application process
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Researching and collecting your medical evidence
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Communicating with all essential and necessary agencies
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Completing and submitting your application
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We will represent you and file an appeal if your application is denied
File an Appeal
If you have already submitted an application with the Social Security Administration and it was
denied, our Social Security Appointed Representatives can help.
Contact us for more information.
Collaborations/Partnerships
Another Life Foundation is collaborating with the three organizations listed below to bring a much-needed service to the homeless and the displaced population in Colorado Springs. Alifef will staff an office space at each of the three locations. Our staff provides assistance to those in the community needing help with the application process of applying for Social Security benefits. If approved, these benefits could help improve someone's life.
News
We were featured in the month of February 2019 in the South East Express newspaper in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. The news article is celebrating our community collaboration with the Springs
Rescue Mission.
Colorado Department of Corrections- Parole Office
888 W. Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
Springs Rescue Mission
21 West Las Vegas St.
Colorado Springs, CO. 80903
Greenway Flats Apartments
59 West Las Vegas St.
Colorado Springs, CO. 80903
Mental Health is Wealth
Our October 10, 2020 event has been canceled for this year.
But our House Party Packages are still available for purchase!
Check them out below.
About
Another Life Foundation presents the "Mental Health is Wealth, Virtual Community Forum". October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Mental Health is Wealth, Virtual Community Forum will be celebrating and advocating mental wellness to all!
We’re excited to share our new Virtual Wellness House Party format. It will be presented by way of Zoom and will be live-streamed on Facebook.
This Virtual Wellness House Party will include:
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Mental health advocates speaking about the importance of mental wellness
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Music
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Catered lunch and libations
Speakers
REGINA GUY-ENGLISH, Mental Health Advocate
DR. ALEXIS HARPER with Colorado Criminal Justice Planner for El Paso County
JAMES DIVINE, Mental Health Advocate
DR. MELVIN GRIER, Mental Health Care Professional
TORY LYNN WHITE, Mental Health Care Professional
AYONNA MCCULLOUGH, Mental Health Care Professional
House Party Packages
Select a Package and click the donate button below,
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If you would like to make a donation to Another Life Foundation, click the donate button below and enter $15.
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If you are purchasing a Cheers Donation Package 1, click the donate button below and enter $60, with your name, phone number, and email address. You will receive an email confirmation with details about your order and a menu from Williams Soul Food, where you can select from various delicious soul food lunch items.
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(Food Packages Only Available in Colorado Springs, and Pueblo Colorado areas.)
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If you are purchasing a Cheers Donation Package 2, click the donate button below and enter $40, with your name, phone number, and email address. You will receive an email confirmation where you will be able to order your own mental health awareness t-shirt and face mask. You will be able to choose from various designs or use your own design.
Sponsors
$15.00
Individual Donation
Click the donate button below to make a donation to Another Life Foundation.
$60
Cheers Donation Package 1
Special delivery to your home.
Full dinner for 2 people from Williams Soul Food.
Click the donate button below to make your purchase.
$40
Cheers Donation Package 2
Order your own mental health awareness t-shirt and face mask. Choose from various designs or use your own design.
Click the donate button below to make your purchase.
COVID-19 Virtual Counseling Support
About
COVID-19 has had a profound effect on everyone's lives. This pandemic has caused the whole world to implement social distancing to curb infection rates. This action has caused mass unemployment, stress, and anxiety. Many are at home isolated and some are suffering in silence. Another Life Foundation (Alifef) is aware that during this difficult time, accessing mental health services can be a barrier in the Black/African-American community.
Alifef has launched the COVID-19 Virtual Counseling Support Program, to provide mental health services to the Black/African American community and people suffering from anxiety and life-changing stressors related to the coronavirus. You will be able to speak to a culturally competent counselor on our network from the comfort of your own home, via the telephone or video conferencing.
Most insurances are accepted.
Research/Data
"Researchers suggest that Black people are dying at disproportionately higher rates in the United States. For example, the city of Chicago has 72% of virus-related fatalities are of Black people, despite the fact that Black people represent for a little less than a third of the population. As of today, there have been 468, 286 people infected and 16,663 have passed. So far 25, 316 have recovered."
Schedule an Appointment
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us to be placed with a counselor.
If you need IMMEDIATE help, please call the National Suicide Helpline at: 1-800-273-8255
If you are an African American therapist or counselor and would like to join our licensed clinicians network,
If you would like to support mental health and wellness in our most vulnerable communities,
