Lauren Carrasco-Kyllönen, Director of Programs
Current events have many of us grappling with complicated emotions. Studies show these impacts may be felt on even deeper levels by Black survivors, who are disproportionately affected by sexual violence. Identity, culture, and trauma intertwine in complex ways that not all providers are equipped to address. Mental health services that truly support Black survivors bringing the entirety of their experiences and identity to the table are essential. If you’re a Black survivor struggling right now, we hope these resources help bring you hope and support. You deserve to be fully understood and accepted in your grieving and healing, however that manifests for you.
Finding a Therapist
Inclusive Therapists
“Inclusive Therapists offers a safer, simpler way to find a culturally responsive, social justice-oriented therapist.”
Therapy for Black Girls
“Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.”
Therapy for Black Men
“In partnership with licensed mental health professionals and coaches in private practice throughout the fifty states, TherapyForBlackMen.org provides proactive, multiculturally competent care to men of color.”
Black Men Heal
“To provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color.”
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
“NQTTCN is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).”
Loveland Therapy Fund
“Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy.”
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
“BLHF provides access to localized and black-culturally competent therapy resources sourced through a network of clinicians, service providers, counselors, and thought leaders.” BLHF also has a directory of mental health providers and programs serving the African-American community.
Mental Health Support
Liberate
“The daily meditation app for us, by us. A safe space for the Black community to develop a daily meditation habit.”
Black Emotional and Mental Health
“Our mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. We do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.”
Black Mental Health Alliance
“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 their communities.”
Black Mental Wellness
“to provide 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 in the Black community.”
edited to include additional resources, 2/1/2022