The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
(800) 273-8255
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
HELPLINE: (800) 950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
BEAM is a training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black communities. BEAM envisions a world where there are no barriers to Black Healing. Here you will find:
Toolkits & Education: graphics on accountability, self-control, and emotional awareness; journal prompts; articles on Black mental health
Videos: trainings and webinars, recorded and available for free
Founded in 2018 by Taraji P Henson, BLHF is changing the perception of mental illness in the African-American community by encouraging people to get the help they need; focuses on stigma/self-stigma reduction and building trust between Black people and the mental health field. Here you will find:
Resource Guide: directory of mental health providers and programs that serve the Black community; includes therapists, support groups, etc, but also digital content, faith-based programs, educational programs, etc
An online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls and a referral tool to find a therapist in your area. Here you will find:
Therapist Directory: find trusted therapists that can help you navigate being a strong, Black woman; can search for in-office therapist by your location or virtual therapist
The Yellow Couch Collective: a paid membership community ($9.99/mo), space for Black women to gather to support, encourage, and learn from each other.
A source of financial assistance to Black women & girls seeking therapy.
Primarily a therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy; includes some resources and stories
A self-exploration card deck created by a Black female psychologist for other women of color; created with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health.