COS Mental Health Resources:
Resources For The BIPOC Community During The Chauvin Trial from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota
Black Mental Health Matters: The intention of this guide is to spread awareness about the importance of Black mental health and to share some useful resources and mental health services available to the Black community.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Group aimed at removing the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. They do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.
Limited and selective free mental health service opportunities for Black men.
Black Mental Health Alliance - (410) 338-2642
Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional.
Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, as well as training opportunities for students and professionals.
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Organization advancing health equity and social justice for Black women through policy, advocacy, education, research and leadership development.
An initiative launched by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and NIMHD to raise awareness of the mental health challenges associated with depression and stress that affect Black men and families. Website offers an online toolkit that provides Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapters with the materials needed to educate fellow fraternity brothers and community members on depression and stress in Black men.
Ebony's Mental Health Resources by State
List of Black-owned and focused mental health resources by state as compiled by Ebony magazine.
Provides culturally sensitive self-care support and teletherapy for Black men and their families. Currently in pilot program available only to residents of MD, VA and DC. Residents of other states can join their waiting list and will be notified when Henry Health is available in their state.
Connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. Promotes the growth and healing of diverse communities through its website, online directory and events.
Provides information on promoting mental health and developing positive coping mechanisms through a podcast, online magazine and online discussion groups.
Contains readings on the importance of self care, mental health care, and healing for people of color and within activist movements.
Organization that provides mental wellness education, resource connection and community support for Black women.
Online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Offers listing of mental health professionals across the country who provide high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls, an informational podcast and an online support community.
Non-profit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness throughout the global Black community.
Organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Online community for Black women to seek support.
Crowd-sourced Google doc with free/low-cost mental health resources
Self-Care For People Of Color
We recognize that many mental health conditions are being triggered as a result of the coronavirus, the economic crisis and repeated racist incidents and death.
Learn more about mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Article on coping with anticipatory grief
Article on coping with traumatic stress
Article on Racial Battle Fatigue
Treatment Directories
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America — 1-240-485-1001
The National Alliance on Mental Illness — 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline —1-800-273-8255
The Association of Black Psychologists — 1-301-449-3082
Healing in Colour - Directory of BIPOC therapists who are committed to supporting BIPOC in all our intersections
Educational Resources On Racism And Inequality
Understanding The Context Of Racism And Recent Events
Video on understanding racism and the reactions to the death of George Floyd and many others
Video on understanding the perspectives of your colleagues of color
Article on “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”
List of Anti-Racism resources
Understanding The Context Of Racial Inequality That Impacts Mental Health
APA Best Practices on working with Black patients
Understanding And Addressing The Social Determinants Of Health That Impact Mental Health
Article on improving the health of Black Americans and the overdue opportunity for social justice
Video on understanding the social determinants of health and toxic stress
Video on the social determinants of toxic stress, specifically race and ethnic toxic stress
APA Stress & Trauma Toolkit for treating Black Americans in a changing political and social environment
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Page on Achieving Health Equity – Information about why health equity matters and what you can do to help give everyone a fair shot at being as healthy as they can be.
Ways To Take Action As An Ally Or Champion For People Of Color
Article on being a white ally through word, actions and power
Article on being a white ally for racial justice
Community based organizations to partner with: Color of Change, Black Lives Matter, Campaign Zero, The Innocence Project
@blackwomeninmotion
@blackgirlfeels
@blackhealthalliance
@black_therapist_list
@namastone
@black_therapist_list - Directory of Black Therapists in Canada
@altheatherapy - Find BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness Professionals in Canada
@ByBlacks - Black online magazine with therapist directory
@blkmhmatters - Low to no cost Black therapists