EUSTRESS
\you-stress\ n.
- stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment; good stress
We’re striving to bring awareness
Eustress is focused on bringing greater awareness to the importance of mental health in the Black community, allowing individuals to identify and overcome challenges to achieve a healthy, productive lifestyle.
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Our Programs
Eustress, Inc. starts conversations about mental health with members of the Black community at large, paying special attention to students, young adults, and athletes. In these conversations, we help people acknowledge negative stressors they may face and the impact they have on mental health. Additionally, we provide mental health management and coping mechanisms to empower people to take control of their mental health and find sources of eustress.
This work is done through educational content, interactive programming, and strategic partnerships with other mission-driven organizations.
Let’s Talk About It Mental Health Awareness Walk
The “Let’s Talk About It Walk” is a reoccurring event that event that takes place in three locations annually and show support for those in the community living with mental health challenges and to encourage everyone to not afraid to walk the talk!
Eustress in Color: Adult Coloring
Whether you're building a business, going back to school, launching something new, or just on your grind, this event allows you to sit back, relax, and play like back in the day. All levels of coloring experience welcomed as we provide simple effective tools to reduce everyday stress and take action toward living a healthier, wealthier and happier life.
Just Try It: MEN'S Introduction to Yoga
We started a men's yoga class to teach men how to do yoga and how it benefits your mental health. Similar to our community work, we realize that there is a gap in mental health services for men of color.
Young Black Male Eustress Initiative
This project aims to serve as emotional and professional support for students and their immediate support system (parents, siblings, etc.) to address mental health challenges while teaching both how to acknowledge, accept, and live with mental health challenges in the educational, community, and home settings.
Our Impact
Eustress Inc. strives to raise awareness around a taboo topic that one may suffer alone with on a day-to-day basis. With continued support and engagement, we continually work to fulfill our mission to address mental health challenges in the Black community.
1500+
Walk Attendees
The “Let’s Talk About It Walk” is an annual event that takes place in three locations and shows support for those in the community living with mental health challenges and to encourage everyone to not be afraid to walk the talk.
250+
Therapy Sessions
With the Young Black Male Eustress Initiative, Eustress serves middle school boys and their immediate supporters with emotional and professional tools for success.
25+
Men’s yoga attendees
Eustress, Inc. started the Just Try Men’s Yoga class to teach men yoga and highlight the mental health benefits of engaging in the practice.
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I’ve always had too much pride to talk about stress and anxiety. I now realize how important having that ‘outlet’ is. Thanks to Shaun and Eustress for providing that!
Brandon Miller
Our Partners
We are not alone on our mental health journeys. Likewise, we are not alone in our efforts to help serve the community thanks to some amazing partners.
Get Involved
Eustress, Inc. exists because of the work and dedication of a great team of people, the contributions of donors and volunteers, and because of receptive people who want to break the stigma associated with mental health.