"Project HairCare: Bringing mental health service to Black barbershops and salons"
-Denver 7 ABC, February 15
"Dr. Terri Richardson of the Colorado Black Health Collaborative said the foundation of Project HairCare started off as a program to check blood pressure and educate the Black community on their health.
That work caught the attention of someone in the community.
'Dr. Alex Reed at the University of Colorado spotted our program because he had an idea about starting a mental health-type program for the shops, and so he reached out and asked about our program,' said Dr. Richardson. 'And from there, we partnered and developed a program where our stylists and barbers are trained on mental health concerns and given tools.'" Read the full article/watch the segment.
"Nuggets star Jamal Murray pays visit to Denver-area barber shop"
-Fox31, February 12
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray partnered up with UCHealth to present a $25,000 check to Project HairCare at a Denver barber shop. The program helps hair stylists better connect with clients regarding mental health. Watch the segment.
Alex Reed, PsyD, is the Director of Behavioral Health Education and an Associate Professor for the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency. He is part of the Project Support team for Project HairCare.
(Header photo a still from Fox31 story)
