Mental Health Resources
I have compiled the resources below to support people who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color in accessing therapy and other forms of wellness support/care. The list below includes resources that I have personally used and/or resources that I have heard people that I'm in community with vouch for. If you have a negative experience with any of the organizations listed below, please let me know so that I can do my part in ensuring that this list is truly supportive of people's needs and as safe as possible. If there are resources that you think should be on this list that aren't currently here, please reach out and let me know.
I'd love to co-create this resource bank with you! I look forward to updating and expanding this page as I discover more resources and opportunities.
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Resilience Lab is a platform that allows you to search for therapists
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network has a directory that supports queer and trans-BIPOC people in connecting with queer and trans therapists
Latinx Therapy is a directory of Latinx therapists
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If any of these funds are closed when you encounter this list, I encourage you to sign up for their waitlists/newsletters so that you can learn when the next round of applications open!
Inclusive Therapists has a BIPOC therapy fund to ensure that BIPOC communities have access to free, quality mental health therapy. Click here to learn when the next round of applications open.
The Loveland Foundation has a therapy fund that includes access to 12 free therapy sessions. Please sign up here to learn when the next round of applications open.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network has a mental health fund that provides individuals with support to cover up to 8 therapy sessions. Sign up for their newsletter on their website to learn when the next round of applications open.
Black Girls Smile has a therapy fund that provides 2-6 months of free therapy.
Boris L Henson Foundation has a Free Mental Wellness Support Program (MWSP) which includes access to five therapy sessions. Sign up for their newsletter to learn when the next round of applications open.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network has a mental health fund that provides individuals with support to cover up to 8 therapy sessions. Sign up for their newsletter on their website to learn when the next round of applications open.
Free Black Therapy offers five free virtual therapy sessions to Black people. You can sign up for their waitlist here.
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) has a Parent Support Fund. Click here for more information and to learn when the next round of applications open.
The Alejandre Foundation covers eight therapy sessions for Latinx people. You can follow their social media to learn when application processes open.
TalkNaija therapy fund provides people people of Nigerian descent with access to 8 sessions of therapy (up to $120 each). To apply, click here.
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Immigrants Rising provides free 6-week Wellness Support Groups for undocumented people led by trained mental health providers. You can click here to express your interest.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has free mental health support groups. Click here to learn more.
The Embodiment Institute facilitates a space called The Practice Ground which is a community space for "those of us who are committed to the work it takes to heal ourselves, our lineages, and the systems we are a part of."
Sista Afya provides community events and peer support. They prioritize serving adults and teens, with special emphasis on serving Black women and girls.
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BEAM has compiled a list of hotlines that you can contact 24/7 for immediate support
The Trevor Project has a crisis hotline that runs 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone.