Resources BIPOC Students
The Counseling Center staff is committed to engaging in regular, ongoing self-reflection and continuing education regarding systemic racism. This page highlights resources to promote the wellbeing of students who are Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC). We have also included materials to address activist burnout/self-care and anti-racism materials.
Crisis Support Resources for BIPOC Students
The Steve Fund Crisis Text Line
Crisis texting line for young people of color. Text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
BlackLine
(800) 604-5841 or download the Call BlackLine® App. This is a peer-run support line which prioritizes support for persons in BIPOC communities. They also operate as an incident reporting line for experiences (or witnessing experiences of) abuse or physical and disrespectful behavior by police or vigilantes.
General Resources
Univeristy of Minnesota's Directory of BIPOC Therapists in Minnesota
The Steve Fund
Mental health resources for students of color.
BIPOC Mental Health Resources
Resource list by The National Mental Health Coalition
BIPOC Mental Health Information and Resources
From Mental Health America
POC Online Classroom
A website that celebrates the knowledge production of marginalized people - particularly people of color.
Racial Battle Fatigue: What is it and What are the Symptoms?
Article from The Medium
Filling our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
Medium Article
Racial Trauma Toolkit from Boston College Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture
How to talk to parents about race if you’re adopted or multiracial
NBC News Article
Resources for Black Students
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Really Going Through It Right Now
Black Lives Matter
BLM Resource Page
Community Healing Network
An organization whose mission is to support Black people in healing from anti-Black racism.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Toolkits and Education
Mary Ellen Strong Foundation
Directory of Black mental health therapists in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Ourselves Black
A blog with narratives of “Positive self-image, family bonds, strong communities, and a sense of security are fundamental to mental health. For black people, each has been not merely undermined but at times outright attacked by the predominant narratives in place since this country’s inception.”
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Aims to improve the health and wellness of Black women--physically, emotionally, and financially.
Black Girls Smile
An organization focused on promoting the mental health of young African-American women. Their aim is to normalize discussions about mental health and provide education, support, and resources promoting positive mental health.
Black Men Heal
Providing access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.
Resources for Indigenous Students
WERNATIVE
A space of connection and support for Native Youth.
SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center
Mental health resources specific for American Indian and Alaskan Native needs.
American Indian College Fund
Student resources including scholarships, support for college success, and career development.
Asian and Asian American Students
Asian American Organizing Project
A Minnesota-based organization whose mission is “to advance Asian American and Pacific Islander participation in democracy for an equitable and just society”.
CAPI
A Minnesota-based, immigrant-lead organization whose mission is “connecting immigrants, refugees, and US-born persons of color with the resources they need to thrive.”
Top 10 Myths about Asian Americans and Mental Health
A post from Reappropriate, an Asian American feminism, politics, and pop culture blog.
SouthAsianTherapists.org
A directory of South Asian therapists.
Asian American Psychological Association
An organization whose mission is to “advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy.”
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
An organization that promotes “the mental health and well being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.” Includes a directory of medical and social services providers in all 50 states.
South Asians Americans Leading Together
“A national, nonpartisan, non-profit organization that fights for racial justice and advocates for civil rights of all South Asians in the United States.”
National Federation of Filipino American Associations
Promoting “the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States”.
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
A collection of LGBTQ+ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander organizations who aim to “promote visibility, educate our community, enhance grassroots organizing, expand collaborations, and challenge anti-LGBTQ bias and racism.”
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
“Building dialogue, deepening understanding, promoting civic & political participation for Sikh Americans.”
Latina/o/x Students
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
SAMHSA
Programs, initiatives, and resources for Latinx behavioral health.
Latinx Therapy
Resources for mental health and therapy for Latinx persons.
Therapy for Latinx
Latinx Therapist Finder
LGBTQ+ Students of Color
National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network
Rest For Resistance
Articles written for queer persons of color by queer persons of color.
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860
A hotline and non-profit organization "offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community". Callers can connect with support staff who speak Spanish.
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
A collection of LGBTQ+ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander organizations who aim to “promote visibility, educate our community, enhance grassroots organizing, expand collaborations, and challenge anti-LGBTQ bias and racism.”
Are we missing something? Feel free to email ageringe@gustavus.edu to suggest any additional resources.