Resources for Black Students
For resources regarding mental health support for Indigenous Students, other Students of Color, and Antiracism follow this link.
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 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.
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.
College Support
Scholarships for African American and Black Students by Best Colleges
Addressing Racial Trauma and Racial Battle Fatigue
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week
Racial Battle Fatigue: What is it and What are the Symptoms?
Article from The Medium
Racial Trauma Toolkit from Boston College Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture
Filling our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
Healing in Action
A Toolkit for Black Lives Matter Healing Justice & Direct Action
Stanford University
Coping with general traumatic stress.
Coping With Anticipatory Grief
32 Addiction & Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Parents
Mental Health Wellness Resources for Black Students
The Steve Fund
Promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.
55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
By Online MSW Programs
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community
Information on mental health issues within the Black community and how racism causes mental health. This resource also offers further resources for support.
Community Healing Network
An organization whose mission is to support Black people in healing from anti-Black racism.
POC Online Classroom
A website that celebrates the knowledge production of marginalized people - particularly people of color.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Toolkits and Education
Mary Ellen Strong Foundation
Directory of Black mental health therapists in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Black Mental Health Alliance
Aims to develop, promote, and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings, and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Support and awareness of mental health issues within the African-American community.
Black Mental Wellness
Providing access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, to highlight and increase the diversity of mental health professionals, and to decrease the mental health stigma of the Black community.
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.”
44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country
from SELF
Alcohol Rehab Guide
Black Americans and Alcohol
Resources for Black Women
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.
An Open Letter to Black Women About Mental Health
Article from The Huffington Post
51 Essential Addiction and Self-Care Resources for Black Women
Resources for Black Men
Black Men Heal
Providing access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.
Souls of Black Men: African American Men Discuss Mental Health
On Black Men and Mental Health
Article from The Root
50 Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Black Men