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More than anything, you deserve to know this—you are not alone. We hope these stories find you like a friend, or a bit of light in the darkness.
We know that mental health can impact any of us. We also know that Black, Latine, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native, and Indigenous people experience similar rates of mental health challenges as white individuals. Yet people of color access treatment and support at half the rate of white folks. This is due to a significant gap in treatment caused by systemic racism, lack of equitable healthcare, and absence of cultural competency due to the fact that approximately 86% of psychologists are white, amongst other glaring issues across our society.
In recognition of the unique struggles faced by BIPOC communities, we have compiled a list of mental health resources focused on supporting them in various ways. We know this list represents some but not all of the resources available.
At Inclusive Therapists, we believe connecting with a therapist, counselor, or coach should not feel like a gamble. Everyone, especially those with marginalized identities, deserves equitable access to radically affirming and culturally responsive mental health care.
Therapy for Latinx leverages technology to serve as a national mental health resource for the Latinx community by working with licensed therapists across the country. We provide resources for our community to heal, thrive, and become advocates for their own mental health. Therapy for Latinx uses the latest technology to make it as easy as possible for people to find therapists, life coaches, emergency mental health centers, and free/low costs community clinics.
NAAPIMHA’s mission is to promote the mental health and well being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Since its founding, NAAPIMHA strives to raise awareness of the role of mental health in an individual’s health and well-being, especially in Asian American Pacific Islander communities throughout the country.
An interactive digital directory that helps QTPoC locate QTPoC mental health practitioners across the country. It includes a Google map as well as a Featured Practitioners page which is organized regionally to assist people in identifying a practitioner to work with.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to individuals, couples, children, and families in need. Open Path therapists provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $30 and $60.
Latinx Therapy is a digital platform in the form of a podcast about mental wellbeing and destigmatization in the Latinx community. Currently, Latinx Therapy has expanded to be a trusted national, bilingual resource for the Latinx community, and this will continue to grow.
Melanin & Mental Health was born out of a desire to connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. They are committed to promoting the growth and healing of communities through their website, online directory, and monthly events.
If you need help finding an BIPOC therapist, Psychology Today offers a search tool matched on zip code or city.
Brooklyn, NYWellness center in Brooklyn NY offering classes, mindfulness exercises, and online classes, workshops, and private sessions.
The mission of One Sky Center is to improve prevention and treatment of mental health and substance abuse problems and services among Native people.
A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. They strive to promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large.
An online platform and in real life community created to bring girls together who are battling mental illnesses. There are three goals that stand at the forefront of their work—Remove the negative stigma integrated in mental health conversations. Provide mental health services to girls who do not have access to therapy and treatment. Create in real-life safe spaces that build a community for young women to know—they are not alone.
A guide for culturally diverse populations such as African Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans/Alaska Natives. Readers can find mental health resources, podcasts, and advocacy organizations to help address behavioral and emotional health needs, treatment, and how to find care.
Disclaimer: Although TWLOHA believes in the power of professional help, you are responsible for selecting the provider or treatment. TWLOHA cannot accept responsibility for any of the services provided by these or any other providers.
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