know any orgs that focus on black mental health? could be national or local, could focus on all of us or geared to children/women/men/LGBTQ+ people, whatever. but if you know any orgs can we make a thread?
I know about the @ltyfoundation which tries to change the stigma around mental health through education/awareness/and some classroom programs I believe https://www.ltyfoundation.org/ ">https://www.ltyfoundation.org/">...
thank you @msLAS for sharing Taraji P Henson’s foundation which is also raising money for and connecting people to virtual therapy during COVID https://borislhensonfoundation.org/ ">https://borislhensonfoundation.org/">...
someone already made a really thorough and helpful thread
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a lot of people (and the aforementioned thread) shouting out BEAM ( @_beamorg) which is LA-based and specifically focuses on black healing https://www.beam.community/ ">https://www.beam.community/">...
a (therapist co-signed!) network of queer and trans therapists of color
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great article that does some dive ins on these organizations listed in the picture (apparently some are offering free classes rn as well, not just therapy) ((also I’ll say I once found a therapist w @therapy4bgirls and she ruled)) https://www.bonappetit.com/story/virtual-mental-health-resources">https://www.bonappetit.com/story/vir...
@RachelCargle founded The Loveland Foundation w a focus on therapy for Black women and girls. ((she also recently a really incredible instalive she did with @DixPeyton yesterday for Instyle that was so clear and healing)) https://thelovelandfoundation.org/about/ ">https://thelovelandfoundation.org/about/&qu...
if you’re a WOC therapist and you need a space for yourself (lord knows) this looks incredible https://www.justdavia.com/woc-therapists-supportive-circle">https://www.justdavia.com/woc-thera...
maybe you’re not into the idea of trying to connect w a therapist over zoom rn, here’s a list of some healing/anti-racism resources (books, articles, podcasts, workshops) https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resources">https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracis...
@thestevefund specifically focuses on college-aged students of color and the site also has digital resources for their parents and family! https://www.stevefund.org/ ">https://www.stevefund.org/">...
the anesis center is black owned and employed and focuses on family therapy for BIPOC but also focuses on blended, foster, and adopted families http://anesistherapycenter.com/ ">https://anesistherapycenter.com/">...
Detroit! the NIH now has a psychiatric urgent care center http://www.nihdetroit.org/?fbclid=IwAR33wcW28gqFsQ0o6WRrOsAmr-lhrwlPki136aBAP4l9nTQxn9DisuQm6yM">https://www.nihdetroit.org/...
you can donate to the austistic women & non-binary network! (also saw resources for physicians on the site) https://awnnetwork.org/donate-to-awn/ ">https://awnnetwork.org/donate-to...
@chrisalexander_ is using the #getsomejoy to post online resources and support groups centered on black mental health!!!
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black-founded virtual and teletherapy through @HenryHealthApp https://henry-health.com/ ">https://henry-health.com/">...
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@theconfessproj is specifically dedicated to helping our boys and men of color and you simply love to see that https://www.theconfessproject.com/ ">https://www.theconfessproject.com/">...
You can also donate to @AyanaTherapy — a new therapist match app founded by a Black man and working to make it easier for Black people, LGBTQ folks, and those with disabilities to find Black/POC/Queer therapists! https://www.ayanatherapy.com/ ">https://www.ayanatherapy.com/">...