Each year, millions of adults seek help for behavioral health concerns. We expect those numbers to grow even further as we are already seeing evidence of increased demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This Mother’s Day marks more than 50 days of social distancing and children being out of school. For every mom adjusting to this new normal and trying to do her best, thank you for everything you do!

It’s an old story, with a new villain. Racial and social disparities have impacted the health of our minority community for decades with higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, late-stage cancer, infant death, and shorter life expectancy.

We are facing unprecedented times as our healthcare system and community fight the COVID-19 pandemic. At bi3, we find strength, courage and hope in seeing so many people and organizations across our region band together to help one another.