Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Democracy, Disenfranchised, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Housing, Mental Illness, Oil Spill, Social Work

British Petroleum’s $52 Million Dollar Mental Health Grant Leaves People Suffering

On Monday, British Petroleum finally ponied up $52 million dollars to assist providers throughout the Gulf Coast in delivering mental health services for residents in need. Two studies, one by the Ochsner Medical Group and the other by National Center for Disaster Preparedness have both found Gulf Coast residents to be highly susceptible to symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD and substance abuse, similar to … Continue reading British Petroleum’s $52 Million Dollar Mental Health Grant Leaves People Suffering

Drake ToulouseAugust 19, 2010August 19, 2010Leave a comment

British Petroleum, Disenfranchised, Gulf Coast, Music, Oil Spill

British Petroleum presents…David Hasselhoff! In Mississippi!

From the Associated Press: Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour’s office said Friday that former “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff will host a one-hour television special later this month to promote the state, and oil company BP is footing the bill. Nope, not kidding. The performances will also include Ricky Skaggs, Montgomery Gentry, and other assorted celebrities, and will air on August 27th on the CW network. The show … Continue reading British Petroleum presents…David Hasselhoff! In Mississippi!

Drake ToulouseAugust 14, 2010August 14, 2010Leave a comment