Beyond the Shop

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Beyond the Shop initiative

Tempe's Community Health and Human Services Department is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with The Confess Project of America, an innovative mental health initiative geared toward empowering local barbers and stylists to advocate for mental wellness. 

Beyond the Shop, a program of The Confess Project, seeks to: 

  • Equip professionals with tools and knowledge to support minority men, women and families on their path to emotional and mental well-being
  • Improve access for Hispanic, Black and Asian community members who studies show have disproportionate challenges in accessing mental health services and providers
  • Foster advocacy through collaborative projects such as Beyond the Shop and raise awareness about City of Tempe services, including low-cost counseling services, 24/7 mental health crisis response and school-based student support services.

Learn more about The Confess Project in this video.

Partners

The City of Tempe is proud to partner with the City of Chandler and Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA) on this community initiative.

Save the date: DTA Barber Battle Series takes place November through June at Second Sundays, with the final event scheduled for the Downtown Tempe Juneteenth Block Party.  Register for the competition.

Join us

The City of Tempe and The Confess Project will provide local barbers and stylists with specialized training in mental health advocacy. Professionals will be empowered to recognize signs of emotional distress, provide compassionate support and guide clients to culturally relevant mental health resources.

Join us to help reduce stigma and promote wellness in the community. Space is limited. Please complete this form to participate with us.  

Questions?

THSAdmin@tempe.gov or 480-350-5400.

About the program
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