{"id":547747,"date":"2026-06-04T03:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montpelierjournal.com\/news\/story\/547747\/be-911-aware-brings-you-good-ucla-to-campus-as-black-students-face-rising-pressure-isolation-and-belonging-challenges.html"},"modified":"2026-06-04T03:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:36:14","slug":"be-911-aware-brings-you-good-ucla-to-campus-as-black-students-face-rising-pressure-isolation-and-belonging-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/story\/547747\/be-911-aware-brings-you-good-ucla-to-campus-as-black-students-face-rising-pressure-isolation-and-belonging-challenges.html","title":{"rendered":"Be 911 Aware\u2122 Brings \u201cYOU GOOD UCLA?\u201d\u2122 to Campus as Black Students Face Rising Pressure, Isolation, and Belonging Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-style:italic;padding:8px 0px\">UCLA&#8217;s Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA), Afrikan Student Union (ASU), CAREGD\u2122, and Be 911 Aware\u2122 are partnering to bring YOU GOOD UCLA?\u2122, a new experience helping Black students navigate belonging, invisible pressure, support, and everyday emergencies while fostering connection, awareness, and community ahead of finals season.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" style=\"float: right;margin: 5px 10px;max-width: 500px;height: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/authoritypresswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CAREDGD-x-Be-911-Aware-UCLA-Are-You-Good.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>LOS ANGELES, Calif. &#8211;<\/strong> As college students head into one of the most stressful times of the academic year, Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> is bringing a new experience to UCLA designed to address a growing reality facing many students: people are carrying more than they say out loud.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Presented by Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> and created in partnership with CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/>, UCLA&rsquo;s Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA), and Afrikan Student Union (ASU), YOU GOOD UCLA?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> is a culturally grounded experience designed to help Black students and Black student-athletes explore belonging, pressure, support, identity, and emotional well-being through conversation, reflection, and community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The experience combines:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>Emotional check-ins &bull; Student storytelling &bull; Live headspace word clouds &bull; Music-centered reflection experiences &bull; Anonymous Drop The Weight<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> moments &bull; Conversations around identity, pressure, and belonging &bull; Emergency awareness education through Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/>&rsquo;s K.N.O.W. THE LINE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> framework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The event comes at a time when colleges and universities nationwide continue searching for ways to support student well-being while many students report increasing levels of emotional exhaustion, loneliness, burnout, and disconnection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">According to recent research, Black students at predominantly white institutions continue to report lower levels of belonging and flourishing compared to their peers, highlighting the importance of culturally relevant spaces where students can feel seen, supported, and connected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;Many students have become experts at performing wellness while quietly carrying pressure people around them never fully see,&rdquo; said Lisa C. Williams, Founder &amp; Chief Good Officer of CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/>. &ldquo;YOU GOOD UCLA?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> was intentionally designed to create a space where students can show up honestly, feel connected, and realize they are not carrying these experiences alone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">As presenting sponsor, Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> will introduce students to its K.N.O.W. THE LINE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> framework, helping participants better understand:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>When to call 911 &bull; When to call 988 &bull; When someone may simply need a check-in &bull; How emergency systems actually work &bull; How to respond when someone around them may be struggling &bull; How to communicate clearly during high-pressure situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;Most people are never taught how emergency systems actually work until they&rsquo;re suddenly forced to use them,&rdquo; said Andrea Steward, Founder of Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> and former longtime LAPD 911 dispatcher. &ldquo;Whether it&rsquo;s a roommate experiencing a mental health crisis, a teammate having a panic attack, or a friend showing signs that something isn&rsquo;t right, students deserve to know what resources exist, when to use them, and how to help before situations escalate.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Unlike traditional emergency preparedness programs focused primarily on disasters and large-scale emergencies, Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> focuses on everyday emergencies&mdash;the situations people encounter most often:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>Emotional crises &bull; Panic attacks &bull; Mental health concerns &bull; Roommate conflicts &bull; Teammate concerns &bull; Public confrontations &bull; Domestic situations &bull; Moments of uncertainty about what to do next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Students participating in YOU GOOD UCLA?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> will also complete the Belonging Snapshot<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/>, a reflection experience designed to help students better understand their current levels of belonging, support, connection, trust, and invisible weight while creating a clearer picture of how students are experiencing campus life right now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Organizers hope the event sparks broader conversations about emotional sustainability, belonging, human connection, and proactive support systems for students navigating high-pressure environments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">YOU GOOD UCLA?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tuesday, June 2, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">5-8pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">BBRC Black Bruin Resource Center<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Hosted in collaboration with: UCLA Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA) Afrikan Student Union (ASU)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Presented by: Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Created by: CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Media interviews, photos, video, and participant perspectives available upon request.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>ABOUT BE 911 AWARE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> is an emergency decision-training platform founded by veteran public-safety professional Andrea Steward, a former longtime LAPD 911 dispatcher with more than 30 years of experience inside the emergency response system. Through its K.N.O.W. THE LINE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> framework, Be 911 Aware<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> helps schools, universities, corporations, and communities better understand when to call for help, who to call, and how emergency systems work during everyday emergencies and high-pressure situations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/b911aware.com\">https:\/\/b911aware.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>ABOUT CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> is a Human Infrastructure for the AI Era<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> company helping organizations, schools, athletes, and communities make invisible pressure visible before crisis happens. Through emotional check-ins, experiences, insight systems, and culturally grounded engagement, CAREGD<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"&trade;\" \/> helps people feel seen, supported, and connected in high-pressure environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"caps\"><span style='font-size:18px !important'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> CAREGD\u2122<br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Aniya Williams<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href='http:\/\/www.universalpressrelease.com\/?pr=be-911-aware-brings-you-good-ucla-to-campus-as-black-students-face-rising-pressure-isolation-and-belonging-challenges'>Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 404-908-0844<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/caregd.com\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/caregd.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getnews.info\/press_stat.php?pr=be-911-aware-brings-you-good-ucla-to-campus-as-black-students-face-rising-pressure-isolation-and-belonging-challenges\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UCLA&#8217;s Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA), Afrikan Student Union (ASU), CAREGD\u2122, and Be 911 Aware\u2122 are partnering to bring YOU GOOD UCLA?\u2122, a new experience helping Black students navigate belonging, invisible<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/547747"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=547747"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/547747\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=547747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=547747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nebraskanewsdesk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=547747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}