Resources for the African, African-American & Black Community
Members of the African, African-American & Black community are at an increased risk of developing mental health issues due to multiple historical, economic, social, and political factors that systemically expose this community to factors known to be damaging to psychological and physical health. Many members do not get connected to the mental health services they need usually due high cost insurance, lack of accessible and affordable services, stigma in the their culture, and other systemic barriers. Members with mental health challenges need consistent, quality care to get better and lead a healthy, meaningful life. I’ve curated various resources that focus on helping the community understand mental health and increase access to services through culturally-sensitive perspectives and approaches.
Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too
Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper uplifting traditionally marginalized communities with a special directory website for Black and LGBTQ communities that includes diverse resources such as external mental health sites and organizations offering free therapy, suicide prevention and substance abuse hotlines, Black mental wellness projects, and LGBTQ psychotherapists of color.
Black Mental Wellness
This organization aims to increase access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective. Part of their mission is to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community.
The Loveland Foundation
The Loveland Foundation brings opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more, ultimately we hope to contribute to both the empowerment and the liberation of the communities we serve.
Therapy for Black Men
TherapyForBlackMen.org was born from the idea that Black men and boys face unique challenges and stigmatization, and therefore need a dedicated space for seeking and finding mental health support. This organization offers resources and a database filled with professionals equipped to support men of color.
Black Lives Matter
Movement to fight for Freedom, Liberation and Justice.
Black Men & Mental Health: A Snapshot
Source: https://therapyforblackmen.org/
