Testimony Single

I am writing to express support for Blue Humming Therapy’s (BHT) funding application for the NBC Universal Local Impact Grants. Blue Humming began providing services to GLIDE’s Family Resource Center (FRC) since its inception 10 years ago. BHT’s work with GLIDE’s FRC has enabled families to come together in community for healing through the different modes of group therapy they offer. BHT has provided art, drama, and somatic group therapy for GLIDE families. BHT has also provided GLIDE staff from various GLIDE programs with clinical consultation, psychoeducation, and training to strengthen our ability to respond to the complex needs of families living in the Tenderloin. Currently, BHT is also providing individual and couple’s short-term counseling to GLIDE FRC participants, which are incredibly difficult resources to secure for marginalized communities. BHT is culturally responsive and able to bridge different communities together by providing holistic services that meet the complex needs of GLIDE’s diverse service populations. GLIDE staff and its program participants routinely report their positive experiences with BHT and share the positive impact resulting from BHT’s direct services. BHT is a strong and dedicated partner providing critical mental health services for many vulnerable families. BHT’s support of GLIDE’s families, children, staff, and the Tenderloin community is very important, and we look forward to our continued work together.