Virtual Mental Health and Free Community Resources

To begin, here is a list of mental health resources to support you during the Black Lives Matter movement. Below is a list of credible sources with an emphasis on topics such as Discussing Racial Equity, Healing, Mental Health Support lines, Coping with Stress and Negativity. Not to mention, How to Stay Sane during these Turbulent Times, Self-Care tips and other resources from licensed therapists. Overall, please always do your own research.

Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness (IG: sistaafya)

• Firstly, “At Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness, we believe that together, Black women across the African Diaspora can sustain mental wellness through connecting to resources and supporting one another.”
• Mental Health: Learn about how you can know the symptoms and stressors of your mental health condition.
• Moreover, Healing Options: Learn about different ways you can begin your healing journey.
• Other services they provide Social Support, Finding Mental Wellness Services, Apps and Hotlines.

Brotherhood Mental Health Check-In Events Hosted by Licensed Therapists (June 4th, 2020)

• Paul Bashea Williams LCSW-C, LICSW www.BasheaWilliams.com (IG: basheawilliams)
• Arron Muller LMSW www.lifematterspsychologicalsvcs.com (IG: theblack_therapist)
• Rwenshaun Miller LCMHC, NCC www.rwenshaun.com (IG: rwenshaun)
• Stevon Lewis LMFT www.stevonlewis.com (IG: stevonlewismft)
• When: June 4th, 2020. Event link here.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (IG: hellodrjoy)

Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist, author, media contributor, and podcast host of Therapy for Black Girls (IG: therapyforblackgirls) based in Atlanta, GA. 

“Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevent Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. I developed the space to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.”

Dr. Joy is also featured in an Article about Self-Care Tips For People of Color After Charlottesville, where in summary:

1. Keep your basic needs in mind
2. Take a break after taxing engagements
3. If you can, log off
4. Don’t feel bad about blocking people

Ethel’s Club (IG: ethelsclub)

“Our mission is inspired by Ethel — we create healing spaces that center and celebrate people of color through conversation, wellness and creativity.

Stay up to date with their Instagram @ethelsclub as they have events such as virtual group healing & grieving sessions open to Black people across the world.⁣ In addition, these events will be led by licensed Black therapists to help hold space and process the weight of the many complex emotions that we are feeling.

Minka Racial Equity Resources (IG: @minkabrooklyn)

“MINKA, MEANS ‘HOME OF THE PEOPLE’ OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE INHERENT MAGIC ALREADY PRESENT WITHIN NATURE AND TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF HUMAN POTENTIAL.

MINKA represents space for collaboration and business development, productivity promoting workshops open to the public and pure holistic magic.”

Inclusive therapists Mental Health Resources (IG: inclusivetherapists)

“We are social justice-oriented professionals that are boldly: anti-discrimination, anti-oppression, anti-stigma, anti-racist & anti-ablest. We are an activist movement pursuing equity, justice and liberation in mental health care.”

Mental Health Resources, Liberation Centered Books, Websites and Articles on the following topics:

• Racial Justice, Indigenous Cultures, Decolonization, and People of Diaspora
• Gender, Sexuality and LGBTQIA+ Equity
• All Bodies, Abilities, and Neurodiversity
• Ethics, Environmental and Global Justice

Yasmine Cheyenne Dealing with Collective Trauma +Grief Resources (IG: yasminecheyenne)

“A writer on self-healing. speaker, teacher + advocate on mental wellness. a brooklynite in the DMV.”

A collection of resources, writing exercises, journal qs, + affirmations.

Moodjuice PDF Guides

Free Self-help guides in the following topics: Anger, Anxiety, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress. In addition, Shyness, Social Phobia and Stress

Download the Safe Space App (IG: itsthesafeplace)

“The Safe Place” Is a Minority Mental Health App geared towards the Black Community. African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the rest of the general population. However, many black people still do not wish to seek professional help for their mental illnesses.

The Purpose of the “Safe Place” is to bring more awareness, education, and hope to this serious issue. Not only can the black community benefit from this app, but also mental health professionals, friends, and family, of ALL colors can be better educated on this issue and do a service by directing their black friends, co workers, etc. to the app.”

Download on the App Store and Google Play.

Takecare19 Accessible & Inclusive Mental Health Resources

Mental health resources such as free BIPOC therapy sessions, webinars, online resources, yoga sessions and more.

Please find below a complete list of mental health resources for the Black Lives Matter movement. Save the pin for future reference.

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