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Mental Health Support for Marginalized Communities

Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health

Minority groups face unique challenges when it comes to accessing mental health resources. According to Project LETS, African Americans are more likely to experience severe mental health conditions due to unmet needs and barriers. This is particularly true for Black people, Black communities, and other marginalized groups.

Organizations Leading the Way

Project LETS is dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health in marginalized communities. Their programs include a peer crisis line, providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to discuss their mental health.

Crisis Lines and Hotlines

If you’re in immediate need of mental health support, the following crisis lines are available:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
• Crisis Text Line
• GLBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
• National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141

BlackLine: 24/7 Support for Marginalized Communities

BlackLine is a 24/7 support hotline providing anonymous and confidential reporting of negative interactions with police and vigilantes. This service is specifically designed for the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native, and Muslim communities, offering support, affirmation, and healing.

Healing Spaces and Resources

Several organizations offer healing spaces and resources tailored to the needs of marginalized communities:

• Harriet’s Apothecary: A healing village led by Black Cis Women, Queer & Trans healers, artists, activists, and ancestors, centering the genius of Black, Indigenous, and POC folk.
• HealHaus: A Brooklyn-based membership healing space offering free virtual events, including a Circle of Care for Black Womxn and a Breathwork for Trauma workshop.
• FierceClarity Yoga: Dr. Danielle Richardson provides free online yoga classes, breathing exercises, and mental health resources.
• Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: Based in Chicago, Sista Afya offers low-cost mental health services, workshops, and holistic healing events for Black womxn.
• Black Mental Health Alliance: A directory of Black psychiatrists, mental health programs, and resources promoting the health and well-being of Black people and vulnerable communities.
• The Loveland Foundation: Providing opportunity and healing to communities of color, especially Black women and girls, through therapy funds and mental health resources.
• Therapy for Black Girls: A podcast, community, and directory launched by clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, offering a location-based and virtual directory of therapists.
• Ethel’s Club: A membership-based wellness club offering free group therapy sessions for the Black community.
• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): A group of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities, offering virtual healing and support sessions, and free toolkits.
• Open Path Collective: A resource for affordable in-person or online therapy, with income-based rates ranging from $30 to $60 per session.