Gerald Garth is determined to keep people of color happy and healthy through trying times

In these turbulent times, caring for one’s mental and emotional health is more vital than ever. However, avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction issues and other forms of self-harm can be hard under stress. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people are even more at risk, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.One respected grass-roots organization in South Los Angeles is focused on changing that narrative. Originally founded by …